Part-Time Experienced Nanny needed in – Battery Park, New York City (must live within the 5 boroughs)

Schedule: Monday–Friday, approximately 1:00 PM–6:30/7:00 PM (30 hours per week), with 1–2 later evenings per week
Compensation: $36–$40/hour, depending on experience
Location: Battery Park, New York, NY
Start Date: ASAP

About the Family

A warm, active family in Battery Park is seeking an engaging, energetic, and experienced part-time nanny for their two children, a 5-year-old girl and a 7-year-old boy. Both children attend school full-time, and the family is looking for someone who can create a fun, enriching after-school experience while helping them stay engaged, active, and connected.

The ideal candidate is warm, patient, compassionate, and playful, with a calm, grounded presence and an outgoing personality. The children love to chat, ask questions, and share their interests, so the family would love someone who enjoys conversation, encourages curiosity, and genuinely engages with them.

Responsibilities

• Provide attentive, nurturing care and engaging after-school activities.
• Help the children with homework and school-related projects.
• Plan creative activities, outings, and opportunities for learning through play.
• Arrange playdates and build relationships with other local nannies and families.
• Support the children’s routines and help keep their belongings and activities organized.
• Communicate proactively and consistently with the parents regarding the children’s days, schedules, and needs.
• Remain flexible, as the mother may be in and out of the home throughout the day.

Ideal Candidate

• Experienced professional nanny with a stable work history and a demonstrated commitment to previous families.
• Warm, patient, compassionate, and genuinely enjoys spending time with school-aged children.
• Fun, talkative, and engaging, with the energy to keep children entertained and involved.
• Calm, grounded, reliable, and proactive, with excellent communication skills.
• Comfortable helping with homework and supporting a variety of extracurricular interests.
• Friendly and interested in arranging playdates and connecting with other local families.
• Swimming, biking,  and driving skills and a passport are helpful but not required.

Additional Details

• The family has a housekeeper who visits several times per week and a chef who comes once a week.

Compensation & Benefits

• $36–$40/hour, depending on experience.
• MetroCard provided.
• Two weeks of paid vacation, with one week selected by the family.
• Six paid federal holidays off.

The family is looking for a long-term addition who will become a trusted part of their routine and bring warmth, energy, and genuine engagement to the children’s everyday lives.