Housekeeper/After School Care

Household Staffing
South Salem, NY

Housekeeper/Afterschool Care – South Salem, NY

Position: Part-Time, Housekeeper/Afterschool Care
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 12:30pm–6:30pm (30 hours/week)
Start Date: ASAP
Compensation: $30-$35/hr

About the Family

A warm, professional family in South Salem, NY is seeking a reliable and experienced caregiver to provide afterschool care and household support. The family has two children, ages 4 (Kindergarten) and 7 (2nd grade), and values a patient, kind, and engaging presence for their kids.

The parents work a hybrid schedule and are home by 6pm. The household also employs a weekly cleaning service, so this role focuses on childcare and maintaining order during the week.

Responsibilities

  • Provide afterschool care from 4pm–6:30pm (children get off the bus at the driveway)

  • Assist with unpacking backpacks, supervising snacks, and helping the kids settle in

  • Support with homework or activities until parents are home

  • Oversee and engage children during occasional tutor visits

  • Meal prep for kids; get them started with dinner

  • Children’s laundry, tidying play areas, keeping kids’ spaces organized

  • Weekly pantry restocking and occasional errands (e.g., grocery pick-up)

  • Full-day childcare on school closures

Ideal Candidate

The family is seeking someone with professional nanny experience, who is dependable, proactive, and patient. A candidate who enjoys being around children, can provide gentle structure, and keeps the household organized will be a strong fit. Swimming skills are a plus, as the family has a pool.

Requirements

  • Prior professional nanny experience (minimum 3+ years preferred)

  • Excellent references

  • Legal to work in the United States

  • Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask

  • Comfortable with occasional full days when school is closed

Posted 2025-09-08

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