Bilingual Nanny (Spanish/English) Needed for Baby in San Mateo (FT or PT)

Start: by mid-April

A family in San Mateo is seeking an energetic and experienced nanny to care for their two children. They have a 2.5-month-old baby girl and a 2-year-old boy who will be starting preschool full-time in July. At that point care will be primarily for their baby, but their son will also need care when he is home from school due to school holidays, breaks, etc.

Responsibilities include planning enriching and outdoorsy activities, working towards developmental milestones, children’s laundry, preparing bottles and simple healthy meals for the children, as well as light tidying. They also need someone flexible to occasionally help with school pick-up and drop-off when parents are unable to do so. A reliable vehicle is needed for occasional work-related driving and the family will reimburse for mileage.

Their ideal candidate is high energy, engaging, and loves taking children on outdoor adventures. The family speaks English and Spanish at home, so they’d love to find someone bilingual who can continue both languages with the children.

SCHEDULE OPTIONS
• Full-time option: Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. (50 hours per week)
• Part-time option: Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 12:30/1 p.m. (22.5-25 hours per week)

Experience Requirements

• 2 years minimum experience working as a private nanny with excellent verifiable references

Educational Requirements

• Family speaks English and Spanish in the home so they strongly prefer someone bilingual in English and Spanish
  • At minimum English fluency is required

Qualifications

• COVID-vaccinated + boosted
• TB and Tdap vaccine
• CPR Certified
• Valid driver with clean record and reliable vehicle for occasional school drop-offs/pick-ups (family will reimburse for mileage)
  • Note: street parking is limited in the neighborhood; the family has a garage available which is tight, but nanny is welcome to use it if they’re comfortable getting in and out. They are also fine with someone taking public transportation as they are close to the Cal train, but still prefer someone with a vehicle for occasional work-related driving when necessary. The family is in walking distance to parks, playgrounds, and other kid-friendly activities.
• Must be physically able to walk up/down multiple flights of stairs
• Experienced with both newborns and toddlers
• High energy
• Excels at putting together enriching and outdoorsy activities
• Excellent communication
• Can make at least a year commitment, ideally two years+

Responsibilities

• Care primarily for the baby or both children when toddler is home from preschool
• Assist as-needed with pick-ups/drop-offs
• Plan enriching and outdoorsy activities
• Engage with the children in play, reading, singing, etc.
• Working toward developmental milestones
• Prepare, wash, sanitize bottles
• Prepare healthy simple meals for the children
• Help with developmental transitions (solids, potty training, nap schedule, etc.)