British American Household Staffing

AK037 - Full-Time Nanny/Family Assistant - Old Saybrook, CT

British American Household Staffing  •  $32/hr  •  Old Saybrook, CT (Hybrid)  •  2 months ago
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Job Description

A warm, professional dual-career household in Old Saybrook, CT is seeking a full-time nanny/family assistant to support their two daughters (ages 6 and 4). Both parents are veterinarians with demanding schedules, and they are looking for a long-term, career-minded candidate who will become a consistent, trusted presence in their home.

The general schedule is:

  • Wednesday through Friday: 7am through 7pm
  • Tuesday: 3pm through 7pm
  • 1 Saturday per month (with a shortened Wednesday that week)

While the days are longer, there is downtime during school hours, allowing for a balanced blend of childcare and household support. The family also has an additional long-term support person in place, allowing for some flexibility depending on the right candidate.The family is seeking a candidate who is genuinely looking for a long-term role and is emotionally invested in the children, with the ability to grow alongside the family as needs evolve over time.

Responsibilities

  • School drop-off and pick-up; managing morning and evening routines
  • Engaged, age-appropriate care for two school-aged girls
  • Children’s laundry, organization, and wardrobe upkeep
  • Maintaining the organization of toys, bedrooms, and shared spaces
  • Managing morning/evening routines and after-school activities
  • Light cooking and meal prep for the family
  • Running occasional errands (returns, post office, etc.)
  • Proactive household support during school hours
  • Feeding (and occasionally medicating, if needed) the family cat
  • Traveling with the family approximately once per year (1 week, international)

Qualifications

  • Experience in a nanny/family assistant hybrid role
  • Interest in growing into a more formal household management role over time
  • Strong organizational systems and attention to detail
  • Comfortable navigating a dynamic, busy household
  • Allergy-aware and mindful in food preparation

Requirements

  • Minimum 5+ years of professional childcare experience
  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive
  • Able to take initiative and manage tasks without direction
  • Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record; must use own vehicle
  • Comfortable with light cooking and food prep
  • Passport-ready and open to travel
  • CPR/First Aid knowledge (or willingness to obtain)
  • Pet-friendly

Salary and Benefits

  • $32–$38/hour (flexible depending on experience)
  • Overtime in accordance with state law
  • $300/month healthcare stipend
  • Pet insurance reimbursement (up to $1,000/year for two pets)
  • 80 hours PTO (combined vacation/sick)
  • Mileage reimbursement for work-related driving
  • Unpaid major holidays
British American Household Staffing

About British American Household Staffing

British American Household Staffing was founded to provide household staffing solutions. We offer an efficient and discreet service by gaining a thorough understanding of client’s staff needs and meeting those needs with rigorously interviewed and screened candidates of the highest caliber. Our ambition is to facilitate placements that result in client contentment and candidates that can look forward to long-term job satisfaction.

We provide experienced, qualified and formally trained household staff, including Nannies, Governesses, Butlers, Newborn Care Specialists, Personal Assistants, Housekeepers, Private Chefs, Household/Estate Managers and Chauffeurs for households of all sizes. We have offices based in NYC, Miami, Los Angeles, London and Dubai.

Industry
HR & Recruiting
Company Size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
New York, NY
Year Founded
2012
Website
bahs.com
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