Dependable Nanny / Housekeeper needed in Brooklyn, NY
Position: Part-Time Live-Out Nanny / Housekeeper (30–40 hours per week depending on candidate preference and skill set)
Location: Brooklyn, New York Brooklyn
Schedule:
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Monday through Friday with flexibility to build the schedule around the right candidate – Core Hours are at least 1pm-6pm
Compensation: $30–$35 per hour
Benefits
- 2 weeks paid time off
- 1 week nanny’s choice
- 1 week family’s choice
- 5 paid sick days
- Paid major holidays
Start Date
Hiring ASAP, though the family is willing to wait for the right long-term fit.
About the Family
Warm, professional, and welcoming family in Brooklyn seeking a highly capable nanny / housekeeper to become a steady presence in their home. They have two young children:
- Daughter, age 4
- Son, age 2
Both children attend school full-time and are bright, active, and energetic. Parents both work full-time and are seeking someone who can confidently step into both childcare and household support.
The family also has a small older dog who keeps mostly to himself.
They value longevity and hope to find someone dependable, self-starting, proactive, warm, and experienced who can grow with their family for years to come.
Responsibilities
Childcare (Primary Focus)
- School pick-up
- Safe transportation to and from activities as needed
- Engaging afternoon play and outings
- Planning age-appropriate activities
- Supporting early learning, literacy, numbers, and structured play
- Preparing healthy dinners / meals for the children
- Helping maintain routines until parents return
- Managing sibling dynamics with patience and confidence
- Providing calm, consistent boundaries and structure
Household Support
- Deep cleaning / household upkeep
- Full family laundry (wash, fold, put away)
- General tidying and household reset
- Organizing closets, toys, storage, and household systems
- Grocery shopping and household restocking
- Meal prep for the family (simple items such as rice, pasta, vegetables, proteins, snacks, etc.)
- Taking out trash / recycling as needed
- Package management and household errands
Bonus Duties
- Occasional dog walking / feeding
- Vendor appointments or home service coordination
Ideal Candidate
- Seasoned nanny with strong toddler experience
- Experience caring for multiple children as the sole caregiver
- Understands toddler behavior, transitions, and boundary testing
- Knows how to redirect, distract, hold routines, and stay calm under pressure
- Self-starter who takes initiative without needing direction
- Highly organized and naturally tidy
- Comfortable blending childcare with housekeeping and household management
- Strong multitasker with a positive attitude
- Dependable, warm, and professional
- Looking for a long-term role with a great family