House Manager/Nanny
A busy, professional family of three in Manhattan is seeking a highly organized and proactive house manager/nanny to oversee the smooth day-to-day operations of their home and provide after-school support for their 5-year-old. The schedule will be full-time, from 8/8:30-5 pm, Monday through Friday, with some flexibility.
The ideal candidate is a self-starter with excellent attention to detail, able to anticipate needs, and maintain a calm, solutions-oriented presence in the household.
Responsibilities
- Oversee and coordinate daily household operations, including scheduling vendors, deliveries, and repairs.
- Maintain household organization and inventory of supplies (groceries, package receipts & returns)
- Manage family calendar and appointments
- Provide attentive, engaging care for one school-age child during afternoons and school breaks
- Assist with school pick-up, playdates, activities, and homework routines
- Ensure the home is tidy and organized
- Run errands, such as grocery shopping, returns, and dry cleaning
- Prep healthy family dinners and child-friendly snacks
Qualifications
- 35+ years of experience in a similar combined role (household management and childcare)
- Excellent references from previous private families
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- Tech-savvy and comfortable with apps, calendars, and smart home systems
Requirements
- US passport, Green Card, or EAC, and be able to pass a background check
- Basic cooking skills and prior childcare experience are a must.
- Passport ready and willing to travel, if required
- Proactive and resourcefulable to work independently and take initiative
- Highly detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
- Warm, engaging, and confident with children
- Comfortable setting and maintaining household structure and routines
- Discreet, professional, and respectful of family privacy
- Available to start ASAP
Salary and Benefits
- Up to $135,000 per year
- Two weeks paid time off, six paid holidays, sick days, and a $400 healthcare stipend