FT Nanny/Family Assistant Needed for Busy Family of 5 in San Francisco

A busy family in the Inner Sunset is seeking a loving, dedicated Nanny/Family Assistant to help with childcare and keep the household running smoothly. Their children are 3 months, 2 and 4 years old with the older to being in daycare and preschool. They are looking for someone to partner with them and essentially work as a 3rd parent. Responsibilities include childcare for one or all three children as needed, driving to/from school and activities, planning fun things to do and engaging in play, running errands, light tidying, simple meal prep/cooking, family laundry, and organization.

The best person for them is discrete, team-oriented, proactive, and flexible.

SCHEDULE:

• Their ideal schedule is a split-shift Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 9/10 a.m. + 12/1 p.m. to 7 p.m. with or without one weekend day 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Alternatively they would also consider just the afternoons: Monday to Thursday 12 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. + Friday 12 p.m. to 10 p.m.

TRAVEL: This position requires travel approximately 2-3 months throughout the year with most travel falling during the summer (2 weeks domestic and 1.5 months abroad) as well as a week here or there during the spring and fall.

Experience Requirements

• 2 years minimum experience working as a nanny/family assistant with excellent verifiable references

Educational Requirements

• Fluency in English

Qualifications

• COVID-vaccinated + boosted (ideally willing to have a current booster)
• TB and Tdap vaccine
• CPR Certified
• Valid driver with clean record (family can provide a household vehicle for driving the children)
• Must be able and willing to travel about 2-3 months per year
• Discrete
• Mature and trustworthy
• Flexibility – can accommodate schedule changes and occasional weekends
• Excellent communication skills
• Can make a long term commitment (at least a year, ideally longer)

Responsibilities

• Providing childcare for one or all three children as needed
• Partnering with parents to divide and conquer essentially working as 3rd parent
• Planning activities and engaging in play
• Help with preparing meals and snacks for children
• Meal prep and simple cooking as needed for the family
• Light cleaning (washing dishes, loading/unloading dishwasher, clearing the table, keeping children’s rooms and play/common areas tidy)
• Assisting with daily routines (bathing, teeth brushing, dressing, etc.)
• Family laundry
• Running errands (groceries, returns, dry cleaning, etc.)
• Household organization
• Packing children for travel