Part-Time Family Assistant Opportunity in Lincoln Square, Manhattan
- Position: Part-Time Nanny
- Schedule: Monday–Friday, 5 hours per day; either 2:00 PM–7:00 PM or 3:00 PM–8:00 PM
- Hours: Approximately 25 hours per week
- Salary: $35–$37/hour, depending on experience
- Start Date: Flexible / ASAP
- Location: Lincoln Square, Manhattan
About the Family
We are a warm, organized family in Lincoln Square looking for a positive, energetic, and reliable part-time Family Assistant to join our home. We are seeking someone who genuinely enjoys working with young children and takes pride in helping a household run smoothly. The job includes household management, taking care of a baby, helping cook, and assisting with tidying up.
This is a wonderful opportunity for someone who is nurturing and engaging with children while also being organized, proactive, and comfortable providing light household support.
Responsibilities
40% Family Cooking
- Prepare healthy, family-friendly dinners on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Assist with meal preparation and kitchen clean-up
- Keep the kitchen clean, organized, and orderly
30% Household Support
- Perform light household cleaning
- Handle family laundry, including washing, folding, and putting away
- Organize and maintain tidy living spaces
- Return household items to their proper places
- Help keep the home neat and orderly between professional cleanings
30% Childcare Support
- Assist Mom with caring for the baby
- Provide warm, attentive, and developmentally appropriate engagement
- Read, sing, and talk with the baby throughout the day
- Take the baby on outdoor walks and enjoy age-appropriate play
- Assist with bath time and evening routines
- Maintain a calm, loving, and screen-free environment
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will be:
- Experienced caring for infants and/or young children, with strong references
- Loving, warm, patient, and genuinely enthusiastic about children
- Positive, energetic, engaging, and proactive
- Organized, detail-oriented, and naturally tidy
- Trustworthy, reliable, punctual, and professional
- Self-motivated with excellent common sense and problem-solving skills
- Comfortable taking direction while also anticipating the family’s needs
- Active and enjoys spending time outdoors
- Respectful of family values, routines, and schedules
Our Expectations
- Open, honest, and consistent communication is very important to the family.
- We value professionalism, reliability, and a long-term working relationship.
- Minimal personal phone use while working; no AirPods during childcare.
- The family maintains a very organized home and appreciates someone who naturally keeps spaces clean and orderly.
- A calm, loving, and screen-free environment is a priority.
- Safety, cleanliness, and excellent hygiene are essential.
- No smoking, vaping, drinking, profanity, or raised voices while on the job.
We are looking for someone who will become a valued part of the family’s routine—someone who is kind, dependable, takes initiative, and truly enjoys helping a household run smoothly while creating a nurturing environment for their child.
Qualified candidates who are warm, reliable, organized, and excited about a long-term part-time opportunity are encouraged to apply!