Overview

A private family in Palo Alto is seeking an experienced, warm nanny and family assistant to care for their 7-year-old daughter. This is a Monday–Friday position of 40–55 hours per week. The final schedule will be set together with the right candidate, and someone looking for around 45 hours a week would be an ideal fit. The household favors a calm, relaxed rhythm over rigid structure. The ideal candidate is a natural self-starter who notices what needs doing and follows through without being asked. The family’s daughter thrives with someone playful, encouraging, and genuinely engaged, so a warm, energetic, fun-loving personality will fit right in.

Responsibilities

  • Provide attentive, loving care for the family’s daughter, with age-appropriate enrichment at home and out in the community
  • Plan and lead creative play, learning activities, crafts, outdoor time, and outings
  • Keep the home calm and positive, gently defusing challenging moments with a sense of humor
  • Keep her bedroom and play spaces tidy and handle her laundry
  • Communicate openly with the parents about routines, milestones, and daily updates

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of professional nanny experience; early childhood background strongly preferred
  • Norland or similar early years training welcome
  • Strong knowledge of age-appropriate enrichment and developmental activities
  • Current CPR and First Aid certification
  • Enjoys meal planning and simple cooking, especially vegetarian meals (a plus, not required)

    Requirements

    • Degree in Education
    • Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
    • Valid passport and willingness to travel domestically and internationally
    • Comfortable with a dog and around a pool
    • Available to start as soon as possible

Compensation & Benefits

  • $50-$55 per hour
  • Health insurance
  • Optional live-in housing in a separate, family-owned house

If you’re an organized, proactive professional who loves pairing thoughtful, engaged childcare with helping a household run smoothly, apply today!

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