Job Description
Job Description Weekend Nanny
Locations: NYC & EASTHAMPTON
Compensation: $45+ per hour, DOE (potentially higher for the right candidate); W2 employment; health insurance benefits negotiable at the offer stage and offset by hourly wage adjustment
Start Date: Between Mid-August to just after Labor Day
Housing provided in the in the City and Hamptons while working if needed; live-out possible if the candidate has their own housing in either or both locations
Live-in coverage required when parent are traveling and children remain in the NYC or Hamptons
Local candidates ONLY - Housing is for on-duty only; full-time housing is not provided.
About the Family & Role
A warm, active family in New York City is seeking a friendly, engaging, and dependable Weekend Nanny to support their two children (an older girl and a younger boy, ages 12 and 10). This is a weekend-focused role with live-in accommodations provided while on duty, especially during summer months in the Hamptons or if the children remain at home while parents travel.
The nanny will support a lively, positive environment for the children, balancing independence with gentle guidance. Responsibilities include driving in the Hamptons, preparing simple and healthy meals, helping with bedtime routines, and ensuring the kids' activities and social events run smoothly.
Because the children are older, the emphasis is on creating a warm, respectful relationship and providing a fun, structured weekend rather than strict supervision. If you genuinely enjoy spending time with school-aged children/tweens, can help keep a weekend schedule running smoothly, and are ready to bring positive energy, strong communication skills, and genuine care to a welcoming family, we would love to hear from you.
Anticipated Schedule
- Fridays: 4:00 PM start, end time around 8:00 PM when the parents are home, or later (until 11pm or so) when they are out
- Saturdays: 8:00 AM start, end time around 8:00 PM or when parents return home (as late as 11pm or so)
- Sundays: 8:00 AM start, end time around 8:00 PM or when parents return home; if live-in, coverage Monday morning including kids' breakfast by 7:00 AM and seeing them off at 7:35 AM
- Typical hours will range from a minimum or 28 to a maximum of 40 hours, depending on parents' social schedule and other factors
- A guaranteed weekend hourly minimum of 20 hours will be offered, even when clients travel or are otherwise not in need of your services.
- Flexibility is required, as weekend plans and coverage needs may vary. Some breaks during the day are possible when the children are engaged in activities, but precise timing is unpredictable.
- Live-in coverage is required in the Hamptons during the summer unless the nanny has local housing
- Occasional travel support requested
Key Responsibilities
- Drive children to and from weekend activities while in the Hamptons (rideshare transportation used in NYC)
- Prepare simple, healthy, kid-friendly meals
- Support evening and bedtime routines
- Help keep the weekend schedule organized and on track
- Maintain a safe, caring, and attentive environment
- Engage with the children in a positive, age-appropriate way
- Assist with child-related household tasks, such as buying birthday presents, making the kids' beds, managing weekend laundry, and keeping the kitchen tidy (light tasks only; there is a full-time housekeeper during the week and a weekend midday housekeeper)
- Provide breakfast and morning support on Monday if staying over Sunday night
Qualifications
- Confident, proactive, and reliable
- Prior professional experience as nanny caring for school-aged children
- Skilled at building warm, respectful relationships
- Flexible and comfortable with live-in arrangements while on duty (required if children are left behind during parental travel)
- Valid driver's license with a clean record (driving required in Hamptons only)
- Strong organizational skills to manage busy weekends
- CPR/First Aid certification preferred
- Confident swimmer (required)
- Candidates must be willing to comply with all Kieran's Law provisions, including fingerprinting and submission to the New York State OCFS database, prior to or upon hire.
Compensation & Benefits
- To $45+ per hour, depending on experience (potentially higher for exceptional candidates)
- 20 guaranteed minimum weekend hours, with flexibility in scheduling to accommodate as many as 35-40 hours during busiest times of the year
- W2 employment
- Health insurance benefits negotiable at the offer stage
- Live-in accommodations provided while on duty
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Full time, Summer work, Local area, Live out, Live in, Night shift, Weekend work, Sunday, Day shift, Saturday, Afternoon shift,