Professional Educational Nanny Needed in Silicon Valley

A semi-formal family — a young couple with three children ages 3, 7, and 9 — is seeking a loving, kind, caring, and professional Nanny. The family resides in Silicon Valley and maintains secondary residences nearby. The household is supported by a professionally managed family office, with legal payroll, written policies, guaranteed hours, and a dedicated household team. The ideal candidate will be organized and thoughtful in their approach, treating safety, confidentiality, and flexibility as top priorities.

This person will be calm and even-keeled, skilled at creating and maintaining a quiet environment for family spaces, and able to pivot as priorities change. They will support reading, math, manners, and executive function alongside outdoor play, museum learning, and age-appropriate independence. They will work closely with the parents as the primary support for all child care needs, within a structured schedule and guaranteed hours, with a willingness to learn and grow within the role

Benefits:

• $60-$75 per hour depending on experience, with a guaranteed 40 hours per week paid year-round, including periods when the family travels without you; overtime paid in accordance with California law
• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Year-end discretionary bonus
• Cost of living and merit based increases as appropriate
• 401(k) plan with a 3% Company safe harbor contribution, regardless of employee contributions
• Annual professional development stipend for certifications, continuing education, and industry memberships
• 120 hours (three weeks) of paid vacation per year, accrued each pay period
• 40 hours (five days) of paid sick leave per calendar year, provided in full at the start of each year, in accordance with California law
• Family-provided and family-insured vehicle for all child transport; personal-vehicle mileage for incidental errands reimbursed at the IRS standard rate per Company policy
• Company-provided cell phone
• Private accommodations and all travel expenses covered when traveling with the family

Experience Requirements

• 7–10+ years of professional nanny experience with UHNW families
  • Longevity with prior families (4+ years with each prior role)
• Experience with three children, busy households, and personal/work-combination travel
• Early childhood or elementary education background
• Strong references from long-term families
• Certification in child development and care

Educational Requirements

• Fluency in English
• Early childhood or elementary education background

Qualifications

• COVID vaccinated
• Legally able to work in the U.S.; valid passport and ability to travel internationally
• Valid driver’s license (driving is a requirement of the position)
• Proficient swimmer
• Able to ride a bicycle
• Able to lift 50+lbs
• CPR Certified
• Must be legally able to work in the US
• Valid DL and clean driving record
• Must thrive working in a team environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities
• Strong service mindset with a can-do attitude

Responsibilities

•Support research and registration for enrichment activities, sports, and camps
• Provide a safe, positive, and stimulating environment for all three children
• Transport the children to and from school and other activities as needed
• Engage the children in educational and fun indoor and outdoor play
• Provide structured and unstructured opportunities for learning and development
• Support family travel: pack and unpack, research and plan children’s meals and activities, and lead structured in-flight activities
• Travel with the family as needed
• Assist the children in making gifts and cards for family birthdays and holidays
• Bathe and dress the children, including changing diapers and potty training
• Read to and with the children
• Administer medicine when needed, with parental consent
• Organize the children’s rooms and play areas
• Ensure all homes are optimally set up for the children
• Send nightly summaries to parents covering the highlights of the day

Skills

• Excellent communication
• Highly organized
• Proactive
• Team-player