EC011 - Weekend Nanny - Upper East Side

British American Household Staffing; New York (NY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

British American Household Staffing is seeking an experienced weekend nanny on the Upper East Side for their 16-month-old son. The schedule includes about 34 guaranteed hours per week: roughly 12 daytime hours on Friday and Saturday, up to three evening hours each day, and about four hours on Sunday.

Private accommodation will be provided during the working block. This is a fully child-focused role with no household chores.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of professional nanny experience.
• Recent experience with infants and toddlers.
• Excellent, verifiable professional references.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States.
• CPR and first-aid certification.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally, if required.

Responsibilities

• Manage daytime, evening and bedtime routines.
• Plan age-appropriate activities, classes, playdates and outings.
• Support developmental milestones through engaging play.
• Prepare and serve meals and snacks for the child.
• Manage laundry and wardrobe for the child.
• Keep nursery and play areas tidy and organized.
• Coordinate with weekday nanny for consistency.
• Communicate with parents about care and routines.
• Provide evening babysitting on Friday and Saturday.
• Travel with family on occasional weekends.

Skills

Calm demeanor

Toddlers experience

Early development

Flexible hours

Independent worker

Strong communicator

Privacy respectful

Long-term commitment

Job description

Overview

A warm, professional couple based on the Upper East Side is seeking an experienced weekend nanny for their 16-month-old son.

The weekend will involve a combination of sole-charge and shared care. The parents have busy schedules and often have evening commitments, so the nanny should be comfortable independently managing the child’s daytime and evening routines, including meals, activities, naps and bedtime.

The anticipated schedule will be approximately 12 daytime hours on Friday and Saturday, with up to three additional hours of evening babysitting each day, plus approximately four hours on Sunday. The position will offer approximately 34 guaranteed hours per week. Private accommodation will be provided throughout the nanny’s working block.

This is a fully child-focused position with no general household cleaning required. The family is seeking someone calm, warm and caring who can provide dependable weekend support and accommodate occasional travel. The ideal candidate will respect the family’s privacy and personal space while becoming a consistent, long-term presence in their son’s life.

Responsibilities

• Manage the child’s daytime, evening and bedtime routines
• Plan age-appropriate activities, classes, playdates and outings
• Support the child’s developmental milestones through engaging play
• Prepare and serve all meals and snacks for the child
• Manage the child’s laundry and keep his clothing and wardrobe organized
• Keep the nursery, play areas and child-related belongings tidy and organized
• Coordinate with the weekday nanny to maintain consistency
• Communicate openly with the parents regarding the child’s care and routine
• Provide evening babysitting on Friday and Saturday
• Travel with the family on occasional weekends

Qualifications

• Calm, warm and genuinely caring
• Experienced and confident with toddlers
• Knowledgeable about early childhood development
• Flexible and comfortable with daytime and evening care
• Proactive without feeling the need to keep the child constantly scheduled
• Organized, reliable and able to work independently
• Respectful of the family’s privacy and personal space
• Collaborative and comfortable working with involved parents
• Clear and professional communicator
• Interested in a consistent, long-term weekend position

Requirements

• Minimum of five years of professional nanny experience
• Recent experience caring for infants and toddlers
• Excellent, verifiable professional references
• Legally authorized to work in the United States
• CPR and first-aid certification
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally, if required

Salary and Benefits

• $35+ per hour, depending on experience
• Approximately 34 guaranteed hours per week, with the potential for additional hours
• Private accommodation
• Healthcare and OMNY transportation benefits
• Paid vacation, sick days and federal holidays