AE026 - Nanny/Family Assistant - New York, NY

• Overview 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

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 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