Bay Area Health Solutions
KC037 - Full-Time Nanny/Family Assistant - Dobbs Ferry, NY
Bay Area Health Solutions, Dobbs Ferry, New York, United States, 10522
Family Assistant/Nanny Position
A warm, busy family of six is seeking a proactive, calm, and intuitive Family Assistant/Nanny. With four children (ages 14, twin 11-year-olds, and a 7-year-old), this role blends after-school childcare with family assistant responsibilities during school hours. The family values someone organized, warm, and able to respect the parents' wish to remain actively involved with their children. The ideal candidate is equally comfortable managing multiple kids' schedules and engaging them in a creative and active way, as they are running errands, assisting with home organization, and supporting household logistics. The family has one small elderly dog, so occasional light pet help may be needed. Sample Schedule The schedule below is just an example. The family is looking for someone to help with about 8 hours per week while children are in school with family assistant tasks, two afternoons/evenings per week while children are home, two early mornings per week, one weekday overnight, and several hours on one weekend day. Weekday scheduling will revolve around the family's sports schedules, which change twice per year, as well as the candidate's preference. Weekend scheduling also revolves around sports. Schedules will be set up with the candidate and agreed on in advance. Monday: 2PM9PM Wednesday: 2PM9PM, then overnight until Thursday Thursday: 7AM2PM Friday: 7AM10AM Saturday or Sunday (candidate's preference): minimum 68 hours (set in advance, based on sports schedules) One overnight per week is required One weekend shift required Occasional travel (510 day trips, passport ready) Responsibilities
School pick-ups/drop-offs and driving to activities (clean driving record required) Homework help, especially with twins needing extra support Engaging, age-appropriate play and activities (especially active play with 7-year-old son) Coordinating playdates, planning outings, and supporting extracurriculars Household/family assistant tasks: errands, returns, ordering gifts, managing school communication, inbox monitoring, scheduling, organization, light computer work Grocery shopping and light meal prep as needed (family values healthy, balanced meals; housekeepers and mom also cook) Shared responsibilities with mom, while taking initiative and working independently Qualifications
Strong organizational skills; able to manage multiple priorities independently Calm, patient, warm, measured presence; quiet authority works wonders in our chaotic household Respectful, firm yet gentle approach with children Able to keep kids off screens and engage them actively and creatively Flexible, adaptable disposition Confident swimmer (required); skiing a plus, but not required Teaching or tutoring background highly valued Open to travel Requirements
Minimum 5+ years of nanny experience with similar age group Experience, whether personally or through employment, with assistant-type tasks College degree completed or in process required, preferably (but not necessarily) in child development Strong preference for candidates with teaching or tutoring experience CPR & First Aid certified and current Confident swimmer Clean driving record and active driver's license Fully vaccinated Salary and Benefits
$40$45/hour, W-2 on the books Paid vacation, paid sick days, paid holidays Health insurance negotiable
A warm, busy family of six is seeking a proactive, calm, and intuitive Family Assistant/Nanny. With four children (ages 14, twin 11-year-olds, and a 7-year-old), this role blends after-school childcare with family assistant responsibilities during school hours. The family values someone organized, warm, and able to respect the parents' wish to remain actively involved with their children. The ideal candidate is equally comfortable managing multiple kids' schedules and engaging them in a creative and active way, as they are running errands, assisting with home organization, and supporting household logistics. The family has one small elderly dog, so occasional light pet help may be needed. Sample Schedule The schedule below is just an example. The family is looking for someone to help with about 8 hours per week while children are in school with family assistant tasks, two afternoons/evenings per week while children are home, two early mornings per week, one weekday overnight, and several hours on one weekend day. Weekday scheduling will revolve around the family's sports schedules, which change twice per year, as well as the candidate's preference. Weekend scheduling also revolves around sports. Schedules will be set up with the candidate and agreed on in advance. Monday: 2PM9PM Wednesday: 2PM9PM, then overnight until Thursday Thursday: 7AM2PM Friday: 7AM10AM Saturday or Sunday (candidate's preference): minimum 68 hours (set in advance, based on sports schedules) One overnight per week is required One weekend shift required Occasional travel (510 day trips, passport ready) Responsibilities
School pick-ups/drop-offs and driving to activities (clean driving record required) Homework help, especially with twins needing extra support Engaging, age-appropriate play and activities (especially active play with 7-year-old son) Coordinating playdates, planning outings, and supporting extracurriculars Household/family assistant tasks: errands, returns, ordering gifts, managing school communication, inbox monitoring, scheduling, organization, light computer work Grocery shopping and light meal prep as needed (family values healthy, balanced meals; housekeepers and mom also cook) Shared responsibilities with mom, while taking initiative and working independently Qualifications
Strong organizational skills; able to manage multiple priorities independently Calm, patient, warm, measured presence; quiet authority works wonders in our chaotic household Respectful, firm yet gentle approach with children Able to keep kids off screens and engage them actively and creatively Flexible, adaptable disposition Confident swimmer (required); skiing a plus, but not required Teaching or tutoring background highly valued Open to travel Requirements
Minimum 5+ years of nanny experience with similar age group Experience, whether personally or through employment, with assistant-type tasks College degree completed or in process required, preferably (but not necessarily) in child development Strong preference for candidates with teaching or tutoring experience CPR & First Aid certified and current Confident swimmer Clean driving record and active driver's license Fully vaccinated Salary and Benefits
$40$45/hour, W-2 on the books Paid vacation, paid sick days, paid holidays Health insurance negotiable