Nanny & Family Assistant for Middle School Girl in Park Slope (#2545)

Position Overview

We're seeking a child-focused, skilled nanny/family assistant to care for our 7th-grade daughter while also handling household tasks, particularly meal preparation and cooking. This position emphasizes childcare responsibilities while incorporating family assistant duties, with flexibility for occasional extended hours, overnights, and travel to Vermont and Nantucket.

Job Details

  • Location: Park Slope, Brooklyn

  • Position Type: Part-time with occasional full-time hours (40+/week)

  • Schedule: Flexible, including potential early mornings, late evenings, and overnights

  • Travel: Occasional trips to Vermont and Nantucket

  • Compensation: $35/hour (higher for exceptional candidates)

  • Start Date: Immediate

Primary Responsibilities

Childcare

  • Provide attentive and engaging care for 7th-grade daughter

  • Focus on emotional and developmental needs

  • Assist with homework and educational support

  • Organize age-appropriate activities and outings

  • Coordinate after-school activities and appointments

  • Provide occasional overnight care

  • Accompany family on trips to Vermont and Nantucket

Household Management

  • Plan and prepare nutritious family meals and snacks

  • Maintain clean, safe, and organized environment

  • Handle light housekeeping related to childcare areas

  • Manage grocery shopping and meal planning

  • Take care of daughter's laundry and clothing organization

  • Run errands as needed

Ideal Candidate Qualities

Skills & Experience

  • Passionate about working with pre-teens

  • Excellent cooking abilities and nutritional knowledge

  • Proactive and organized multi-tasker

  • Strong time management skills

  • Valid driver's license with clean record

Personal Attributes

  • Patient and empathetic

  • Energetic and creative

  • Flexible and adaptable to changing schedules

  • Excellent communicator

  • Reliable and trustworthy

Requirements

  • Proven experience with middle school-aged children

  • CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)

  • Strong references from previous childcare positions

  • Willingness to undergo comprehensive background check

Benefits Package

  • Guaranteed hours

  • Paid sick leave and vacation time

  • Annual bonus (1-2 weeks' pay in December)

  • 8 paid Federal Holidays

  • Healthcare stipend

This position offers the opportunity to create a nurturing, stimulating environment for a middle school girl while utilizing your domestic skills, particularly in meal preparation. The ideal candidate will balance childcare expertise with household management abilities and flexibility for occasional extended hours and travel.