Job Description

A warm and welcoming family in Woodside, CA is seeking a Full-Time Back-Up Nanny to support their nanny team in caring for their 3-year-old son and 1-year-old daughter. This position is unique: the nanny will be on retainer year-round and will work up to a maximum of 12 weeks per year to provide coverage when the primary nannies are on vacation, out sick, or otherwise unavailable. You MUST live within a two-hour drive of Woodside to be considered, to ensure availabiliuty for some of the last minute coverage(i.e the other nanny calls out sick).

The current nanny team operates on a rotational schedule of 7-days on / 7-days off, from 7am–7pm, live-out. The back-up nanny will follow this same schedule during all coverage weeks. Unless you're covering for the babies nanny then the hours are 6:30-7:00 pm.

Vacation weeks will be communicated in advance whenever possible, but this role also requires comfort with occasional last-minute requests.

This is a casual but fully staffed home that includes a chef, housekeeper, PA, and a team of three nannies. The family values individuals who can be warm and personable while still maintaining professional boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, attentive care
• Step seamlessly into the established routine and maintain consistency of care
• Plan and engage in age-appropriate, developmentally supportive activities
• Take the children on walks, supervise outings, and support developmental milestones
• Prepare children’s meals and snacks
• Assist with child-related light housekeeping, including laundry, sanitizing toys, and keeping play and bedroom spaces tidy
• Collaborate professionally with the household team

Qualifications

• Passionate about childcare and early childhood development
• Warm, encouraging, and able to maintain professionalism at all times
• Energetic and engaged
• A team player who integrates well into a staffed household
• Able to remain fully present with the children

Requirements

• Toddler experience with at least three verifiable references
• Must be available to work Christmas 2026 and then every other year after
• Up to date on vaccinations or willing to update prior to start
• CPR/FirstAidcertified(or willing to obtain)
• TrustLine certified (or willing to obtain)
• Valid passport; must be willing to travel domestically and internationally
• Valid driver’s license
• Authorized to work in the U.S.

Salary and Benefits

• Guaranteed annual retainer totaling $60,000+ NET, regardless of how many of the 12 weeks are worked
• Maximum of 12 work weeks per year following the 7-on/7-off, 7am–7pm schedule
• Must be willing to work holidays as needed (additional holiday pay provided)
• Family is open to the nanny being live-in during working weeks
• Private bedroom and bathroom will be provided
• Local candidates preferred, but not required due to live-in option
• Nanny car can be provided