A warm, casual, and professional family on the Upper East Side is seeking a dedicated and experienced executive housekeeper/nanny to become a long-term, integral part of their household. The ideal candidate genuinely enjoys caring for both a home and a school-aged child, takes initiative, and is looking to grow with a family over time.

Both parents work primarily outside the home and are seeking a reliable, proactive individual to confidently manage the household and provide thoughtful after-school care for their happy, curious 8-year-old son. With limited nearby family support, they are seeking a dependable person who can become an extended family member and take ownership of daily household operations.

Schedule

• Guaranteed minimum: 40 hours per week, with potential overtime
• Typical hours: 11am – 7pm
• Childcare focus: Approximately 2:45pm – 7pm (school pickup and evenings)
• Flexibility is appreciated, as some weeks may require additional hours

Childcare Responsibilities

• School pickup and transportation to scheduled after-school activities (Upper East Side)
• Providing engaging, age-appropriate care for an energetic and sweet 8-year-old boy
• Assisting with homework and evening routines
• Encouraging independence, responsibility, and good habits
• Coordinating with tutors as needed
• Creating a nurturing, structured, and supportive environment

Household Responsibilities

When not actively caring for the child, responsibilities will include full household support:

• Full home housekeeping
• Household laundry and ironing
• Changing and washing bedding
• Periodic deep cleaning (refrigerator, shelves, baseboards, etc.)
• Home organization (closets, drawers, seasonal rotations)
• Grocery shopping (lists provided) and household errands
• Meal preparation for the child and family (simple, healthy meals; menus discussed in advance)
• Kitchen cleanup and maintenance
• Monitoring household inventory and alerting the family to supply needs

Travel (Optional)

• Optional summer time in the Hamptons (a few weeks)
• Overnight rate paid

Household Details

• Upper East Side apartment
• 3 bedrooms / 3.5 bathrooms
• Approximately 1,500 square feet
• Casual, warm household
• No pets

• Experience caring for elementary-aged children (older children experience preferred)
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage a household independently
• Proactive, responsible, and detail-oriented
• Warm, kind, emotionally intelligent, and professional
• Comfortable balancing childcare and housekeeping responsibilities
• CPR certified
• Swimming experience preferred but not required
• Italian language skills a plus, not required
• Bonus: experience working with Jewish families or familiarity with kosher-style cooking (no pork; guidance provided)

• $40–$45/hour, commensurate with experience
• Guaranteed 40 hours per week
• W-2 position
• Paid holidays
• 3–5 sick days
• Two weeks paid vacation (one week of family’s choosing, one week of nanny’s choosing)
• Transportation to and from work covered
• Uber home provided after 8pm, if needed