Job Description

Nanny / Household Assistant (PT)

Job #: J2390

Position Details: Part-Time, Live-Out
Location: Buchanan, NY
Schedule: Monday-Friday
Hours: 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM (25 Hours per Week)
Compensation: $30–$35 per hour, W2 (on the books)
Start Date: November 2, 2026

We are seeking a dependable, caring, and organized Part‑Time Nanny / Household Assistant to care for a 6‑year‑old boy while providing light household support. The ideal candidate is nurturing, proactive, and capable of balancing childcare responsibilities with maintaining an organized home. Approximately 75% of the role will focus on childcare, with the remaining 25% dedicated to light household duties.

Key Responsibilities:

Childcare (75%):

• Pick up the child from school and transport him to after-school activities.
• Provide homework assistance and support daily routines.
• Prepare simple meals, reheat food, and serve snacks as needed.
• Ensure a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment.
• Provide attentive supervision and age‑appropriate activities.

Household Support (25%):

• Perform light housekeeping and general tidying.
• Assist with basic household organization and upkeep.
• Water indoor and outdoor plants as needed.
• Let the family dog outside when necessary.
• Assist with occasional light household management tasks.
• Provide additional household support as needed.

Desired Qualities:

• Honest, trustworthy, and dependable.
• Warm, patient, and genuinely enjoys working with children.
• Organized, proactive, and attentive to detail.
• Responsible, safety-conscious, and reliable.
• Flexible, adaptable, and willing to assist with household needs.
• Strong communication and time‑management skills.

Required Qualifications:

• Previous professional childcare experience, preferably with school-aged children.
• Valid driver's license and a clean driving record.
• Reliable transportation for school pickups and activities.
• Ability to assist with elementary-level homework.
• Comfortable working in a home with a dog and cat.
• Ability to prepare simple meals and snacks.
• Strong English communication skills.
• Ability to manage childcare and light household responsibilities efficiently.
• Flexibility for occasional travel as needed.

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