Warm, Engaging Nanny Needed FT in West Portal

Start Date: ASAP (no later than late May)

A warm, curious, and empowering family in West Portal is seeking a professional nanny to join their household in a long-term, collaborative role. Their bright, talkative almost 2-year-old daughter loves independence, storytelling, playdough pasta-making, and collecting plants — and their newborn son is expected this August. The family’s home features a lively backyard with a garden and playroom. Within just a few minutes’ walk, you’ll find two excellent parks, the library, and the heart of downtown West Portal, making for a wonderfully rich environment for outings and exploration.

The nanny will work in partnership with the family’s existing Monday–Friday nanny, providing dedicated Thursday–Sunday coverage with some weekday overlap. Mom is an actively involved stay-at-home parent who collaborates closely with caregivers, and the household also includes a personal assistant. The ideal candidate prioritizes safety while fostering independence and curiosity, and provides attentive, developmentally appropriate care for both an active toddler and a newborn. Responsibilities include planning enriching activities, coordinating before/after school routines (starting mid-August), meal prep for children, tidying and organizing children’s spaces, occasional errands, and light family assistant duties such as laundry and dishes. The family values mutual respect, open communication, and a true partnership approach to raising their children.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 5 years experience working as a nanny with longevity in prior positions and excellent verifiable references

Educational Requirements

• Fluency in English

Qualifications

• COVID-vaccinated + willing to update the booster
• TB and Tdap vaccine
• CPR Certified
• Valid driver with clean record and reliable vehicle for work-related driving (family will reimburse for mileage)
• Extensive experience with newborns through preschool age
• Experience caring for a toddler and newborn simultaneously
• History of longevity with prior employers
• Warm, nurturing, and collaborative
• Comfortable working alongside another full-time nanny during the week
• Can make at least a year commitment

Responsibilities

All duties related to the children, including:

• Primary care for toddler and newborn (starting August 2026)
• Supporting toddler’s independence, creativity, and continued development
• Planning and facilitating age-appropriate activities and outings
• Coordinating before and after preschool routines (beginning mid-August)
• Children’s meal prep and snacks
• Tidying and organizing children’s rooms and play areas
• Child-related laundry and light household tasks
• Occasional errands

The family has a housekeeper who handles deep cleaning.