KC086 - Nanny - Rye, NY

Overview

A warm, active, and structured family in Rye, NY is seeking a reliable, engaging, and experienced full-time nanny to support their three children, ages 9, 8, and 5. This role is centered around managing the children’s daily routines, after-school activities, and overall household organization related to the children.

The family values structure, independence, and a proactive approach. They are looking for a nanny who can take full ownership of the role, anticipate needs, and confidently manage the children’s schedules while creating a positive, engaging environment. The ideal candidate is organized, calm, playful with the children, and professional with the parents—someone who can seamlessly integrate into a busy household and help make daily life run more smoothly. Both parents are highly involved in their children’s lives and also maintain busy professional schedules. 

Start Date: Flexible

Schedule:● 32.5 hours, Monday–Friday, set up as a split shift● Core schedule includes:    - Morning: 7:30 AM – 9:00 AM (approximate, some flexibility)    - Afternoon/Evening: 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM● Flexibility to cover school holidays and sick days with a more full-time schedule● Summer schedule may shift slightly (15–30 minutes for AM shift)● Open to candidates who may have additional work outside these hours, as long as this role remains their primary commitment and they can remain flexible

Responsibilities

● Full-scope childcare for three school-aged children● Managing morning routines and ensuring children are prepared for school and bus departure● Afternoon school pickup and transportation to activities● Coordinating and managing after-school schedules, including sports and extracurriculars● Preparing healthy snacks and meals for the children● Following simple recipes and maintaining balanced meals● Assisting with homework● Engaging children in age-appropriate activities, including reading, outdoor play, and creative play● Supporting children’s social and emotional development while respecting individual personalities● Managing children’s laundry, backpacks, lunch prep, and daily organization● Keeping children’s areas tidy and organized● Maintaining a running grocery list for children’s items● Keeping the nanny car clean and organized● Light household support related to the children (dishwasher, tidying kitchen, trash as needed)● Utilizing and following the family handbook and established household systems

Qualifications

● Experience as a professional nanny with school-aged children● Ability to effectively communicate immediate issues, updates, and needs with parents● Highly organized and proactive with the ability to take full ownership of the role● Comfortable managing multiple children with busy schedules● Confident driver with experience transporting children● Ability to balance structure with a fun, engaging approach● Comfortable preparing simple, healthy meals and following recipes

Requirements

● Legal authorization to work in the U.S.● Valid driver’s license and clean driving record● Comfortable driving children● Non-smoker● Comfortable swimming and supervising children in a pool setting● Ability to manage a split schedule● Open to occasional travel (optional, not required)

Salary and Benefits

● $59,150–$62,530 ($35–$37/hr)● 2 weeks PTO annually (1 week chosen by family, 1 week by nanny)● 3 sick/personal days● Paid holidays● Additional time off when the family travels● Semi-annual bonus structure● Family vehicle provided for work-related use