AC139 - Part-Time Nanny - Brooklyn, NY
Content + Source + Freshness • 17 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
Moderate value derived from a reasonable hourly wage, family needs, and candidate skills required for effective childcare and household support.
- Hourly rate: $35 with additional summer-time benefits
- Stable part-time engagement with meaningful child interaction
- Family-oriented work environment fostering growth
Pros
- Decent hourly pay at $35
- Opportunity for meaningful engagement with children's development
- Generous paid time off during summer months
Cons
- Part-time hours may limit overall income potential
- Requires flexibility in scheduling
- Requires active involvement in children's activities and education
Who it's for
Entry to Mid-Level • Part-Time
Good fit
- Enthusiastic individuals with a passion for childcare
- Candidates desiring flexible part-time roles
- Those who enjoy creative activities with children
Not recommended for
- Persons requiring full-time work
- Individuals uninterested in childcare responsibilities
- Candidates seeking rigid work hours with no flexibility
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
Overview
A warm and welcoming family in Brooklyn, NY is seeking a part-time afternoon nanny for their 2 curious and creative daughters, ages 5 and 7. The general schedule will be Monday through Friday from 1:30pm to 6:30pm. Start and end times may vary slightly from time to time, depending on parents’ work schedules. Flexibility required. The ideal candidate will be seeking a long-term position and have a true passion for being a part of children’s growth and development.
Responsibilities
- School pickups (2 subway stops away) and escorting children to/from activities and playdates
- Engage the children in age-appropriate play: arts & crafts, reading, music/dance and outdoor activities
- Provide a nurturing and stimulating environment
- Always ensuring the safety and well-being of the children
- Homework assistance and reinforcement of positive habits
- Create an environment where the children feel safe and are encouraged to explore new experiences and use their imagination
- Support and follow recommendations from OT
- Child-related housekeeping, laundry, and organization
- Implement parental feedback
- Healthy, simple meal plan and prep for family, including snacks for children
- Proactively research fun activities, exhibits, and community events for the children
- Occasional child-related errands
- Update parents on children’s day
Qualifications
- Warm, responsible, punctual, and safety-focused
- Proactive and intuitive approach – Can work autonomously
- Fun, engaging, and creative
- Patient, kind, and calm
- Dependable and trustworthy
- Communicative and thoughtful
- Fluent in English, both written and verbal – Ability to speak another language would be a plus
- Experience with emotional regulation would be a plus , but is not required
- Naturally positive demeanor
Requirements
- Prior experience in a similar role
- CPR certified or willing to become CPR certified
- Ability to work occasional additional hours with notice
- Legal to work in the U.S.
Salary and Benefits
The family is offering $35 per hour, a MetroCard, and 2 months paid time off in the summer, generally end of June through late August. The candidate will be expected to take their vacation during that time.
