Educational Nanny/Family Assistant for Big Busy Family in Los Gatos

A large, busy family in Los Gatos is seeking a nanny/family assistant to provide FT care for their toddler. They have a 3-year-old girl and a 5-month-old baby. They have extended family who live nearby and they often shuffle between one another’s homes, so someone who is comfortable interacting with stay-at-home parents, grandparents, cousins, aunts and uncles is important – they are very much one big happy family! Their baby has a dedicated mother’s helper but this person should be comfortable stepping in as needed to care for both children simultaneously.

Responsibilities include all child-related care such as driving, laundry, cooking, and planning activities, as well as some household related tasks including running errands, making travel arrangements, organization, and vendor management.

Ultimately, the best person for them is education-focused, organized and proactive, and will cultivate their children’s interests, curiosity, and creativity. They are looking for someone grounded, detail-oriented, and genuinely loving and kind with their kids.

SCHEDULE (32.5 hours per week):
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 2 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Wednesday 2 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.
Friday & Sunday – OFF
Sunday 3:30 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.

Experience Requirements

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

Educational Requirements

• Fluency in English

Qualifications

• Candidates should be local and have an established residence in the Bay Area
• CPR Certified
• TB and Tdap vaccine
• Valid driver with clean record and experienced driving children (family can provide household vehicle for work-related driving)
• Comfortable with parents working from home and being hands-on with the children
• Comfortable working with a toddler and infant simultaneously
• Education focused; encourages curiosity
• Grounded personality
• Remains warm and kind while holding boundaries
• A plus if familiar with Dr Becky / Good Inside philosophy
• Detail-oriented
• Team-player and collaborative
• Flexible and comfortable with spontaneity
• Comfortable with animals (grandparents live close by and have a farm with chickens, cows, dogs, sheep, etc.)
• Excellent communication and professionalism

Responsibilities

• Plan fun, educational outings geared towards the children’s interests
• Care is primarily for the toddler and as-needed care for the baby
• Cultivate intellect, interest, and creativity
• Seek out classes
• Engage in activities that foster child’s development
• Take the child(ren) to visit their grandparents farm nearby
• Driving to activities
• Assist with children’s laundry
• Preparing children’s meals
• Light tidying
• Running errands
• Making travel arrangements
• Vendor management and ad hoc home projects
• Organizing