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Nanny / Mother's Helper / Housekeeper

A returning BAHS client in Tribeca/Battery Park is seeking an experienced Nanny / Mother's Helper / Housekeeper to join their warm, young family. The family has three young children and a friendly Golden Retriever. Mom is a stay-at-home parent who is very present and hands-on with the children, and she is looking for an additional person who can work alongside her to help keep both the children and household running smoothly.

With three young children on different schedules, flexibility is essential. The ideal candidate will be comfortable following Mom's lead and jumping in wherever support is most needed throughout the day. At times, this may mean caring for one or more of the children while Mom is with another child; at other times, the focus may shift to housekeeping, laundry, organization, or other household needs.

This is a very hands-on and active role with three energetic young children. The family is looking for someone who genuinely enjoys being active with children and can comfortably keep up with them throughout the day, whether playing on the floor, climbing and playing at the playground, navigating the city, or moving quickly when needed. One of the younger children is particularly quick and adventurous, so the candidate must be attentive and physically able to react quickly, including jogging or running after a child when necessary for safety. Candidates should also be comfortable occasionally lifting a child weighing up to approximately 45 lbs.

This is a true hybrid position, and the family is looking for someone who genuinely enjoys both childcare and housekeeping rather than someone who strongly prefers one side of the role. The right person will be proactive and able to recognize what needs to be done while also being comfortable working collaboratively with a hands-on parent.

The family maintains a casual yet professional household and values kindness, discretion, flexibility, organization, and excellent communication. They are hoping to find someone warm, calm, and adaptable who will become a trusted, long-term member of their household team.

Schedule: Approximately 40 hours per week MondayWednesday: 7:30 AM4:30 PM ThursdayFriday: 10:00 AM4:30 PM Some flexibility may be appreciated based on the family's needs.

Responsibilities

Childcare & Mother's Helper Support

• Work collaboratively with Mom to help manage the daily needs and schedules of three young children
• Provide hands-on childcare as needed, including caring for one or more children while Mom is with another child
• Assist with getting children ready for activities, appointments, outings, and other daily routines
• Engage the children in active, age-appropriate play, activities, and outings
• Remain attentive and able to move quickly when needed to ensure the children's safety
• Assist with meals and snacks for the children
• Help maintain consistency with the family's routines and schedules
• Keep children's bedrooms, play areas, toys, and belongings tidy and organized
• Complete children's laundry, including washing, folding, and putting clothing away
• Pack and organize children's bags and supplies for activities and outings
• Help with baths, dressing, and other age-appropriate care as needed
• Provide an extra set of hands during busy periods and transitions throughout the day
• Maintain a warm, calm, and engaging presence with the children

Housekeeping & Household Support

• Provide general housekeeping and upkeep of the family's home
• Keep the kitchen clean, organized, and reset throughout the day
• Clean and maintain bedrooms, bathrooms, living spaces, and common areas
• Complete family laundry, including washing, folding, putting away clothing, towels, and linens
• Change and maintain bed linens
• Keep closets, drawers, children's spaces, and household storage areas organized
• Tidy and reset rooms throughout the day
• Maintain established household organizational systems
• Monitor household supplies and communicate when items need to be replenished
• Assist with household errands as needed
• Help with larger organizing projects as time allows
• Assist with general pet-related household upkeep as needed
• Be willing to shift between childcare and household responsibilities depending on the family's needs that day

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional nanny, housekeeping, or private household experience
• Experience caring for multiple young children
• Strong hands-on housekeeping and laundry skills
• Warm, calm, flexible, and proactive
• Comfortable working collaboratively with a hands-on stay-at-home parent
• Active and physically able to keep up with three young children, including running after them when needed and occasionally lifting up to 45 lbs.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Reliable, communicative, and seeking a long-term position
• Comfortable around dogs

Requirements

• CPR and First Aid Certified or willing to obtain certification
• Non-smoker
• Strong, recent professional references from private household positions
• Strong English communication skills
• Able to perform the physical requirements of caring for three young children, including frequent movement, getting up and down from the floor, active play, navigating playgrounds and outdoor spaces, and moving quickly or running when necessary for a child's safety
• Comfortable occasionally lifting and carrying a child weighing up to approximately 45 lbs

Salary and Benefits

• $40$45/hour, DOE
• 5 paid sick days annually
• 5 paid vacation days for every 6 months worked
• Major holidays off