West Portal Family Seeks Reliable Weekend Nanny

Start date: June or July

A warm, curious, and empowering family in West Portal is seeking a professional nanny to join their household in a long-term, collaborative weekend 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 Monday–Friday nanny. 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 8 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.