British American Household Staffing

ME359 - Part-time Family Assistant - Upper West Side

British American Household Staffing  •  New York (Onsite)  •  4 hours ago
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Job Description

A warm, organized, and respectful family on the Upper West Side is seeking an exceptional Part-Time Family Assistant to join their household beginning in mid-September. This position will work alongside the family's long-term full-time nanny.

The family has two young children (ages 2.5 years and 8 months) and is looking for someone who enjoys creating a calm, organized home while providing loving, attentive childcare when needed. This is an ideal opportunity for a career family assistant or nanny who is highly organized, proactive, enjoys cooking, and takes pride in anticipating a family's needs. The family values long-term relationships and has received consistently positive feedback from household staff regarding their supportive and respectful work environment.

Schedule

  • Monday-Friday
  • 2:30-7:30pm
  • Start Date: Mid-September
  • Live-out position

Responsibilities

Responsibilities

Approximately:

  • 40% Cooking & Meal Preparation
    • Prepare healthy, nutritious family meals
    • Meal prep and kitchen organization
    • Grocery organization and pantry maintenance as needed
  • 30% Household Support
    • Family laundry
    • Household organization
    • Light housekeeping and daily tidying
    • Closet and organizational projects
    • Maintain an orderly home between professional cleanings
  • 30% Childcare
    • Assist with the family's two children as needed
    • Support the full-time nanny during busy periods
    • Engage children through age-appropriate play, reading, conversation, and developmental activities
    • Maintain established routines and provide a nurturing, positive presence

Qualifications

  • Experience with infants and toddlers
  • Background in education or child development is a plus
  • Passport for occasional domestic and international travel (travel is appreciated but not required)
  • Comfortable supporting developmental milestones and encouraging age-appropriate independence

Requirements

  • Prior experience as a Family Assistant, Nanny, or Household Assistant in a private home
  • Strong professional references
  • Clear English communication skills
  • Legally authorized to work in the United States
  • CPR and First Aid certification preferred
  • Up-to-date vaccinations required
  • Excellent organizational and time-management skills
  • Comfortable preparing healthy meals
  • Strong common sense and problem-solving abilities
  • Maintains a professional appearance and demeanor
  • Minimal personal phone use while working
  • No smoking or vaping

Salary and Benefits

  • $30-$35 per hour, depending on experience
  • One week of paid vacation
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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