AC119 - FT or PT Nanny/Housekeeper - Upper West Side
Content + Source + Freshness • 17 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
Moderate value given the competitive pay and flexibility, though it requires substantial adaptability and experience in both childcare and housekeeping.
- Hourly wage of $36 to $38
- Diverse responsibilities with a caring family
- Flexible scheduling options
Pros
- Hourly pay between $36 and $38
- Adds valuable experience in diverse roles
- Flexible scheduling options
Cons
- Requires familiarity with caregiving and housekeeping
- Potential for inconsistent hours
- Housekeeping duties could exceed childcare duties at times
Who it's for
Early to mid-career • Flexible, full-time or part-time available
Good fit
- Experienced nannies and housekeepers
- Candidates seeking varied responsibilities
- Individuals willing to work with a caring family
Not recommended for
- Entry-level candidates
- Those desiring fixed roles
- Individuals who do not want combined responsibilities
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
Overview
A wonderful and kind family on the Upper West Side is seeking a full-time, live-out nanny/housekeeper (mother’s helper) The general schedule will be Monday through Friday from 12pm to 7pm when their son is in school three days a week starting in August, and 8am to 6pm on the days he does not have school or before he officially starts school. The family is also open to a part-time nanny Monday through Friday from 2pm to 7pm. Their son is 1.8 years old, and this will be the first time he is attending school, so they are keeping their options open. Both scenarios require the candidate to be flexible with their time. The ideal candidate will be available to start immediately and live within a reasonable commute distance to the UWS. Local candidates only.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities for full-time
- General housekeeping, cleaning, and tidying up (family may have service deep clean)
- Laundry and linens
- Household organization
- Occasional errands
- Grocery shopping
- Meal prep and cooking
- Occasionally oversee vendors for maintenance and repairs
- Pet care – family has a dog
- All aspects of full-charge childcare
- Creating a safe and nurturing environment for the child
- Engaging in developmentally appropriate activities, including reading and interactive educational play
- Take child to and from activities
- Establish a routine for the child and make transitions fun
- Communicate the child’s progress and needs with the parents
- Proactively assist the child with developing independent skills, incorporating positive reinforcement
- Provide thoughtful recommendations
Responsibilities for part-time
- All childcare-related duties noted above
- Child-related housekeeping
- Child-related meal prep and cooking
Qualifications
- Previous experience in a similar role
- Warm, playful disposition
- Kind and nurturing
- Receptive to feedback
- Values education
- Excellent time management and communication skills
- Organized and efficient
- Engaging and proactive
Requirements
- Comfortable with work-from-home parents
- Pet friendly
- Flexible to work extra hours/days when needed (i.e. child off of school or home sick)
- Reasonable commute to UWS
- Legal to work in the U.S.
Salary and Benefits
The family is offering $36 to $38 per hour and a negotiable benefits package for the full-time position.
