Start Date: December 1
Location: Chester, NJ
Compensation: $30–$35 per hour
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 1:00–6:00 PM or 2:00–7:00 PM
Guaranteed Hours: 25 hours per week

Position Overview
A busy family in Chester, NJ is looking for an experienced, proactive and highly organized Part-Time Nanny / Manny / Family Assistant to support their household and their two adolescent young men, ages 15 and 16. The parents have very full schedules. They need a self-starter who can run the household’s afternoon logistics independently, anticipate needs and keep things moving without being told what to do next. The family is also looking for a positive, steady mentor for the boys: someone who leads by example, encourages responsibility and builds a good rapport with teenagers.

Each shift begins at 1:00 or 2:00 PM with grocery shopping, errands and dinner prep, all done before the 3:00 PM school pick-up. After pick-up, much of the afternoon is spent driving the boys to hockey, tennis and other activities. The role also covers laundry and having a healthy dinner ready for the boys each night. The family eats a sugar-free, protein-forward diet. The boys are big meat eaters, and every meal must be free of nuts and sesame.

The family provides a vehicle for work driving, a dedicated credit card for household purchases, and food. A cleaning service comes every other week. The role has no overnight or travel duties. The family wants a long-term team member, and the position may start with an overlap period to make the transition smooth.

Benefits: Food provided, family vehicle for work use, three weeks paid vacation, two paid sick days, two paid personal days, six paid holidays

Responsibilities:

• Pick the boys up from school and drive them to hockey, tennis, appointments and other afterschool activities
• Plan and cook healthy dinners every night that are sugar-free and free of nuts and sesame, and handle general meal prep
• Do the grocery shopping and household errands, and restock supplies
• Do the household laundry
• Keep the kitchen and common areas organized and tidy
• Coordinate afternoon schedules, activities and family logistics
• Remind the boys about schedules, belongings and commitments so they stay organized
• Serve as a mentor to the boys, encouraging accountability, good habits and independence
• Feed and care for the family’s two guinea pigs as needed
• Anticipate household needs and take initiative without constant direction
• Help the family with other tasks as needed

Requirements:

• Previous experience as a Nanny, Manny, Family Assistant, Household Assistant or in a similar private household role
• Experience mentoring or working with teenagers preferred
• Confident, safe and experienced driver who is comfortable with a lot of daily driving
• Valid driver’s license
• Strong home cook who is comfortable preparing healthy, meat-based family meals
• Current CPR/First Aid certification
• Up-to-date COVID-19 and flu vaccinations
• Highly organized, reliable, resourceful and detail-oriented
• Self-starter who can work independently and prioritize tasks well
• Flexible and adaptable, able to manage changing schedules and competing priorities
• Professional, discreet and comfortable working in a private family home
• Must be able to provide 3–5 professional references