Private Family in Greenwich, Connecticut Seeking a Nanny/Family Assistant

Position: Full-Time Nanny/Family Assistant
Schedule: Tuesday - Friday 12pm - 8pm and Saturday 9am - 5pm; 40 hours per week
Salary: $45–$50/hour, depending on experience
Benefits: 4 weeks paid time off (to be taken during the summer) and $300 monthly health insurance stipend
Transportation: Family vehicle provided for work-related driving
Start Date: ASAP
Location: Greenwich, CT

About the Family

A private family in Greenwich, CT is seeking an energetic, proactive, and highly organized Nanny/Family Assistant to help manage their children's busy schedules and provide a structured, nurturing, and engaging environment.

The family has two children, an 11-year-old girl and a 9-year-old boy who is neurodivergent. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, patient, engaging, and able to anticipate the family's needs while encouraging independence and positive development.

Flexibility Required:

• Approximately once per month, the schedule may shift to Monday–Friday, 12pm - 8pm.
• Approximately once per month, Friday overnight childcare will be needed, with additional compensation. Advance notice will be provided whenever possible.

Responsibilities

Family Assistant Duties (12:00–3:00 PM)

• Manage children's calendars, school schedules, appointments, and extracurricular activities.
• Schedule medical, dental, educational, and other child-related appointments.
• Coordinate sports registrations, lessons, camps, and seasonal activities.
• Arrange playdates and communicate with other families.
• Handle grocery shopping, returns, exchanges, and child-related errands.

Childcare & After-School Activities (3:00–8:00 PM)

• School pickups and transportation to sports, activities, appointments, and playdates using the family-provided vehicle.
• Coordinate and supervise playdates, including communication with other parents.
• Oversee homework, reading assignments, and school responsibilities.
• Manage afternoon and evening schedules.
• Plan engaging activities such as LEGO, creative projects, sports, outdoor recreation, and outings.
• Prepare and serve children's meals and snacks.
• Assist with evening routines and preparation for the following school day.
• Encourage independence, positive social interactions, and age-appropriate responsibilities.

Ideal Candidate & Personality

The ideal candidate is energetic, mature, self-motivated, and proactive, with excellent communication and organizational skills. Someone who takes initiative, anticipates needs, and can confidently manage multiple responsibilities without constant direction. Must be patient, nurturing, and engaging, with the ability to provide consistency and structure while adapting to the individual needs of both children. Experience working with neurodivergent children is highly valued.

Requirements

• Fluent English with excellent verbal communication skills.
• Valid driver's license and excellent driving record required.
• Prior professional childcare, family assistant, teaching, or relevant experience.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent, verifiable professional references required.
• Willingness to complete background and driving-record checks.