Job Description

Nanny / Family Assistant

A professional family splitting time between Manhattan and Amagansett is seeking an experienced, proactive Nanny / Family Assistant to support their household and care for their bright, social two-year-old daughter. The family is looking for someone who genuinely enjoys working with toddlers and has a strong understanding of child development, particularly as their daughter prepares to transition into preschool.

This is a hybrid role for a nanny who can seamlessly balance exceptional childcare with light family assistant responsibilities. The ideal candidate is organized, educationally minded, and comfortable partnering closely with hands-on parents. The family values curiosity, learning, and developmental growth and would love to find someone who enjoys discussing child development, sharing educational resources, and helping support age-appropriate milestones. They are also expecting in December.

Details and Schedule:

• Full-time position based between Amagansett and Manhattan
• Monday–Friday, 9:30am–6:30pm
• Occasional flexibility to stay later in the evening when needed (typically once or twice per month)
• When additional evening hours are required, the nanny will be given a later start time the following day
• Family will be based in the Hamptons from July 1 through September 15, with the possibility of remaining through November due to construction in their Manhattan residence
• Position will begin in the Hamptons, with an anticipated start date in August or September, though the family is open to hiring sooner for the right candidate
• Family hopes to hire in June and can accommodate candidates who need to begin work within the next few weeks
• Current nanny is still in the role and can help facilitate a smooth transition
• Live-in accommodations provided while in the Hamptons
• Candidate may choose to live-in during the work week and commute home on Friday or remain in residence full-time while in the Hamptons
• Once the family transitions back to Manhattan, the position will become live-out

Responsibilities:

• Providing attentive, developmentally focused care for one two-year-old child
• Planning engaging, age-appropriate activities that encourage learning, curiosity, and independence
• Supporting preschool readiness and developmental milestones
• Preparing healthy meals and snacks for the child
• Children's laundry and organization of child-related spaces
• Maintaining organized play areas, nursery spaces, and children's belongings
• Scheduling and coordinating classes, activities, and play opportunities
• Assisting with calendar management and sharing scheduling information with parents
• Light household support and tidying related to maintaining a well-run home environment
• Collaborating closely with parents and adapting to changing household needs
• Travel with family

Qualifications:

• Educated, articulate, and professional
• Calm, emotionally intelligent, and proactive personality
• Comfortable working alongside parents who are frequently present in the home
• Organized and capable of independently managing schedules and activities
• Interested in discussing child development and partnering with parents on educational goals

Requirements:

• Extensive toddler experience required
• Background in Early Childhood Education, child development, nursery school education, or a related field strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of developmental milestones and preschool readiness
• Fluent English with excellent communication skills
• Willingness to travel locally between Manhattan and Amagansett residences
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Long-term mindset and commitment preferred
• Drivers License
• Can swim
• Able to travel

Salary and Benefits:

• $105,000–$130,000 annually DOE
• Live-in accommodations provided while in the Hamptons, including a private bedroom, living area, and ensuite bathroom
• PTO, Sick Days, Holidays, travel expenses paid

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