Part-Time After-School Nanny/Companion – New York, NY

A loving family in the Upper East Side (10028) is seeking a dependable, engaging part-time nanny to care for their 5-year-old child starting Pre-K. The role involves picking up from school, walking home, and providing engaging companionship until parents arrive home.

Schedule:

• - Monday through Friday, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
• - 15 hours per week guaranteed
• - Start Date: September 7, 2026
• - Opportunity for additional hours on school release days and weekend babysitting (if interested)
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Family Specifications:

• - Care to be provided for 5-year-old starting Pre-K (Second toddler child in daycare and will not need care)
• - Neighborhood walkability: School is 0.7 miles from home (~15-minute walk)
• - Warm, interactive household environment that values creative, screen-free learning and engagement
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Responsibilities:

• - Safely pick up the child from school at 3:00 PM and walk home (0.7 miles / 15 minutes)
• - Provide attentive care and general companionship at home until parents return at 6:00 PM
• - Engage the child in age-appropriate activities and simple arts & crafts (materials provided at home)
• - Drop off and pick up for after-school activities within walking distance, such as local dance classes (as schedule is finalized)
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Requirements:

• - Proven experience in childcare, nanny, or early childhood companion roles
• - Ability to safely walk 0.7 miles (approx. 15 minutes) twice daily in urban conditions
• - Punctual, trustworthy, and safety-conscious
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Preferred:

• - Mandarin/Chinese language fluency is a plus, but not required
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Compensation:

• - $25.00 – $30.00 / hour
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All candidates will be subject to a background check. This position requires proof of legal authorization to work in the United States. The family is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic.

To Apply: Please submit your resume and a brief introduction highlighting your relevant experience with after-school care and young children.

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