Job Description

A warm and high-profile family in Waccabuc, New York, is seeking a highly capable, proactive nanny/family assistant to provide full-spectrum childcare support and manage all child-related household needs for their two young children. This role requires a polished career professional who is calm, deeply organized, and entirely at ease running a busy household with a medically complex child.

The right candidate thrives in a dynamic environment, anticipates the family's needs without being directed, and brings genuine warmth and steady confidence to everything they do. This is a nationwide search. Live-in or live-out will be considered. A private apartment is available, and a relocation stipend is offered for qualified out-of-area candidates.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:30am to 7:30pm, for approximately 60 hours per week, with occasional Saturday coverage of approximately 5 to 6 hours. Flexibility is required for travel, extended hours, and schedule adjustments as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide attentive, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate care for both children
• Offer full physical support for the eldest child, who has cerebral palsy, including carrying and transfers to and from the car, up and down stairs, and throughout the community
• Coordinate medical appointments, therapy scheduling, and ongoing communication with the care team
• Encourage the eldest child’s physical development through active play and movement, ensuring she is never sidelined from participation
• Provide the younger child with dedicated outdoor activity, physical play, and close supervision
• Manage the differing activity needs and interests of both children simultaneously with patience and creativity
• Confidently take both children out together independently on a daily basis; this is non-negotiable
• School drop-off and pickup by car, including travel to a specialized school, approximately 30 to 45 minutes away
• Manage and coordinate playdates, classes, and extracurricular activities for both children
• Full meal planning, weekday dinner preparation, and cooking for the family
• Lunch preparation for the children
• Grocery shopping and household supply management
• Closet and clothing inventory management for both children, including identifying outgrown items and coordinating or purchasing replacements
• Organization and tidying of child-related spaces, bedrooms, and play areas
• Light housekeeping of family spaces, including kitchen tidying after meals, children’s laundry, and keeping common areas presentable
• Coordination with the separate housekeeping team for deep cleaning
• Family calendar management and day-to-day household logistics and scheduling support
• Packing and travel preparation for the family
• Occasional errands as needed
• Travel with the family domestically and provide full support while away

Requirements

• Norland College, MPW, or a minimum of 5 years of experience in a comparable principal-family role is strongly preferred
• Demonstrated experience working with children with special needs; experience with cerebral palsy strongly preferred
• Background in nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, or speech therapy a significant plus
• Physical fitness and stamina are non-negotiable; this role involves a high level of physical demand throughout the day, including carrying and transferring a child of approximately 25 pounds repeatedly across various settings
• Highly proactive, organized, and detail-oriented
• Calm, confident, and grounded demeanor; the household calls for steady, optimistic warmth rather than loud or excitable energy
• Flexible, adaptable, and able to anticipate the needs of the family and children without waiting to be directed
• Strong communication skills and professionalism at all times
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record; comfortable driving in the New York and Connecticut region
• Current CPR and First Aid certification
• Valid US passport not expiring within the next 6 months
• Ability to travel domestically and occasionally internationally without restriction
• Authorized to work in the United States
• 3 verifiable professional references from comparable principal families required
• Comfortable working alongside a separate housekeeping team in a private household

Salary and Benefits

• $100,000 and above annually, commensurate with experience, paid on the books with overtime built in per New York State domestic worker law
• For live-out candidates: housing assistance is included; a provided rental apartment near the family’s home
• Monthly healthcare stipend
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Year-end bonus based on performance
• Relocation stipend available for qualified out-of-area candidates