KC105 - Nanny/Housekeeper - Rye, NY

Overview

A warm, welcoming family in Rye, NY is seeking an experienced Nanny / Housekeeper to become a valued long-term member of their household. This role combines childcare, housekeeping, laundry, organization, driving, and light cooking to support the smooth operation of their busy family home.

The family has three wonderful children, a 10-year-old, an 8-year-old, and a 6-year-old, all of whom attend school full-time. They are looking for an exceptional person to become the heart of their afternoons, someone who genuinely enjoys both caring for children and maintaining a beautifully organized home. While the children are at school, the position focuses primarily on housekeeping and household management. Once the school day ends, the focus shifts to school pick-ups, transportation to activities, meal preparation, homework reminders, and helping the afternoon run smoothly.

This is an opportunity for someone who takes pride in maintaining an organized home, enjoys working independently, and naturally notices what needs to be done without constant direction. The family values the housekeeping responsibilities just as highly as the childcare responsibilities and is looking for someone who enjoys both aspects of the role equally.

This position is responsible for maintaining the home's cleanliness and organization. The home is approximately 5,000 square feet across three stories, so candidates should be comfortable navigating stairs throughout the day.

The family values professionalism, initiative, attention to detail, and someone who will truly learn how their home operates. They are hoping to find a long-term employee who will become an integral part of the household for years to come.

Start Date: Late August / Early September

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 12:30 PM–7:00 PM (32.5 guaranteed hours per week), with flexibility to stay later as needed. There is also the possibility of starting earlier on Mondays to increase the schedule to around 35 hours per week.

Responsibilities

Childcare

• Pick up the children from school each afternoon
• Safely transport the children to and from after-school activities using the family vehicle
• Prepare healthy after-school snacks and simple dinners using family recipes
• Pack school lunches for the following day (3x a week)
• Unpack and repack backpacks, organize school paperwork, and prepare everything needed for the next school day
• Organize sports equipment and prepare practice bags
• Provide homework reminders and general supervision
• Complete the children's laundry, including washing, folding, and putting clothing away
• Maintain the cleanliness and organization of the children's bedrooms, play spaces, and belongings
• Serve as a warm, engaging, and dependable presence throughout the afternoon

Housekeeping & Household Management

• Maintain the cleanliness and organization of the home
• Clean kitchens, bathrooms, floors, dust, manage trash and recycling, and complete general household upkeep
• Complete all adult and household laundry, including towels, linens, and bedding
• Change bed linens and maintain bedrooms
• Keep the kitchen clean, organized, and fully reset throughout the week
• Organize closets, drawers, pantries, and household storage spaces
• Return household items to their proper locations and maintain established organizational systems
• Grocery shopping
• Maintain household inventory and keep an ongoing list of supplies requiring replenishment
• Complete larger organizing projects and seasonal household projects during the family's travel periods
• Ensure the home remains guest-ready and maintained to a consistently high standard

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Nanny, Housekeeper, Family Assistant, or in a similar private household role
• Strong housekeeping and laundry experience
• Excellent organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail
• Confident driver with experience transporting children
• Comfortable preparing simple, healthy meals by following recipes
• Self-motivated and able to work independently
• Warm, engaging personality that genuinely enjoys spending time with children
• Strong communication skills and reliability
• Ability to anticipate household needs and take initiative without constant direction
• Comfortable learning and maintaining detailed household organizational systems
• Seeking a long-term position with one family

Requirements

• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
• Comfortable driving three children daily using the family vehicle
• CPR and First Aid Certified (or willing to obtain; family will cover certification costs)
• Non-smoker
• Legally authorized to work as a W-2 employee
• Strong, recent professional references from long-term household positions
• Successful completion of a background check
• Comfortable working in a three-story home and using stairs throughout the day.
• Strong English communication skills
• Comfortable working in a friendly but professional household environment

Salary and Benefits

• $40–$45/hour, depending on experience
• Guaranteed hours
• At least 3 weeks of PTO, when the family is traveling
• 8 paid federal holidays
• 3 paid sick/personal days
• Family vehicle provided for all work-related driving