FT Nanny w/ Neurodivergent Experience for 8-year-old in Marin

A split-household in Marin is seeking a positive, personable FT Nanny to care for their 8-year-old son. Due to the custody schedule, he is either at mom or dad’s home but both parents live in Marin and the nanny will be needed wherever their son is. He is neurodivergent and on the autism spectrum, so prior similar experience working with school-age children is required. Responsibilities include driving him from school to extracurriculars, planning fun activities, engaging in play and supporting his social-emotional development, as well as preparing his meals, laundry, and light tidying.

Their ideal person is an excellent communicator, organized, empathetic, and kind. This role requires a personal vehicle for work-related driving (family will reimburse for mileage) and flexibility to help with occasional evening/weekend care. They’d love to find someone knowledgeable in child development, who is discrete, and seeking a long-term commitment.

Experience Requirements

• 2 years minimum experience working as a nanny with excellent verifiable references
• Prior experience working with school-age neurodivergent children

Educational Requirements

• Fluency in English

Qualifications

• Tb and Tdap vaccine
• COVID-vaccinated
• CPR Certified
• Valid driver with clean record and reliable vehicle for work-related driving (family will reimburse for mileage)
• Flexibility to provide occasional evening/weekend care
• Must have prior experience with neurodivergent children
• Personable, positive
• Excellent communication
• Child development experience preferred
• Can navigate sensitive situations and know when to step in/fade out

Responsibilities

• Provide daily care for child
• Navigate child’s social-emotional needs
• Engage in activities and play
• Plan camps and activities
• Drive to/from school and activities, appointments
• Prepare dinner for the child (simple healthy meals)
• Light tidying pertaining to the child
• Child laundry
• Ordering clothing
• Collaborate with PA on what’s needed for the child, household, etc.
• Occasional evening/weekend care