What are the responsibilities and job description for the SV037 - Full-Time Live-In Nanny/Family Assistant - Bridgehampton, NY position at British American Household Staffing?
Overview
A warm and deeply intentional family is seeking a long-term live-in nanny/family assistant to join their household in the Hamptons.
The family is looking for a highly capable, emotionally intelligent, and proactive professional who can integrate seamlessly into the rhythm of the home and work collaboratively with an established Monday–Friday nanny/house manager. The role is designed to provide thoughtful coverage during mornings, evenings, and full weekends, helping to create a calm, organized, and well-supported environment for both children and the household.
The schedule will be from Wednesday through Sunday.
Wednesday – Friday will be a split schedule, approximately 6:00 AM–8:00 AM and 5:00 PM– 8:00 PM.
Saturday – Sunday will be full-day coverage (approximately 6:00 AM–6:00 PM, with flexibility).
The family will guarantee 40 hours per week.
For live-in accommodations, there will be a room with a separate entrance and bathroom, located above the garage. The candidate is welcome to remain on the property during days off. However, to support household privacy and clear boundaries between work and personal time, the family prefers that off days be spent away from the residence.
Responsibilities
Childcare & Routines
- Support morning and evening routines (wake-up, school prep, bedtime)
- Assist with school readiness (meals, backpacks, organization)
- Provide engaged, developmentally appropriate care
- Maintain a calm, structured daily rhythm
- Support emotional regulation with steady, grounded presence
- Plan and lead weekend activities, outings, and play
- Provide full coverage during weekends
- Step into extended hours or travel support when needed
Household Support
- Maintain tidy, organized shared living spaces
- Complete daily kitchen reset (dishes, surfaces, general order)
- Prepare simple, healthy meals and assist with meal prep
- Support household flow and readiness for the following day
- Assist with errands and household organization as needed
- Follow allergy-safe kitchen protocols with precision
- Prepare simple, nutritious meals aligned with family preferences
- Support supplement routines and wellness-oriented structure
- Feed, let out, and manage daily routines for a large, friendly dog
- Maintain calm, confident handling of a giant-breed animal
Qualifications
- 5 years of professional childcare or private household experience
- Experience working in high-functioning homes preferred
- Strong understanding of child development and emotional regulation
- Experience with allergy-aware or health-conscious households strongly preferred
- Background in nannying, family assistance, household management, or hospitality
- Confident working in dynamic, multi-layered environments
- Comfortable supporting both children and household needs fluidly
Requirements
- Warm, calm, and emotionally intelligent presence
- Highly reliable and consistent
- Proactive with strong initiative
- Naturally organized and detail-oriented
- Team-oriented with a collaborative mindset
- Comfortable with a split schedule and weekend-heavy role
- Confident handling large dogs
- Discreet, respectful of privacy, and professional
- Valid driver’s license preferred
- French-speaking or UK background a plus (not required)
Salary and Benefits
- Guaranteed 40 hours per week
- $35 - $45 per hour
- Additional benefits to be discussed
Salary : $35 - $45