Muffetta Household Staffing Agency, Inc.
Private Nanny/Household Assistant (PT)
Buchanan, New York•Part-time
$30 - $35 hourly
$30 - $35 hourly
About the Job
Nanny / Household Assistant (PT)
Job #: J2390
Position Details: Part-Time, Live-Out
Location: Buchanan, NY
Schedule: Days to Be Determined
Hours: 25 Hours per Week
Compensation: $30–$35 per hour, W2 (on the books)
Start Date: November 2, 2026
We are seeking a dependable, caring, and organized Part-Time Nanny / Household Assistant to care for a 6-year-old boy while providing light household support. The ideal candidate is nurturing, proactive, and capable of balancing childcare responsibilities with maintaining an organized home. Approximately 75% of the role will focus on childcare, with the remaining 25% dedicated to light household duties.
Key Responsibilities:
Childcare (75%):
- Pick up the child from school and transport him to after-school activities.
- Provide homework assistance and support daily routines.
- Prepare simple meals, reheat food, and serve snacks as needed.
- Ensure a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment.
- Provide attentive supervision and age-appropriate activities.
Household Support (25%):
- Perform light housekeeping and general tidying.
- Assist with basic household organization and upkeep.
- Water indoor and outdoor plants as needed.
- Let the family dog outside when necessary.
- Assist with occasional light household management tasks.
- Provide additional household support as needed.
Desired Qualities:
- Honest, trustworthy, and dependable.
- Warm, patient, and genuinely enjoys working with children.
- Organized, proactive, and attentive to detail.
- Responsible, safety-conscious, and reliable.
- Flexible, adaptable, and willing to assist with household needs.
- Strong communication and time-management skills.
Required Qualifications:
- Previous professional childcare experience, preferably with school-aged children.
- Valid driver's license and a clean driving record.
- Reliable transportation for school pickups and activities.
- Ability to assist with elementary-level homework.
- Comfortable working in a home with a dog and cat.
- Ability to prepare simple meals and snacks.
- Strong English communication skills.
- Ability to manage childcare and light household responsibilities efficiently.
- Flexibility for occasional travel as needed.