Job Description

A warm and thoughtful family based in Los Altos is seeking an experienced nanny/family assistant to provide exceptional evening and weekend care for their toddler. The family is seeking a seasoned childcare professional whose experience translates into exceptional judgment, confidence, and the ability to anticipate a child's needs while partnering seamlessly with parents. The ideal candidate is energetic, engaging, and genuinely enjoys spending time with young children through active play, enrichment, and meaningful connection. They bring calm professionalism into the home and naturally take initiative. Above all, they are looking for someone interested in building a long-term relationship and becoming a trusted extension of the family.

Schedule

Schedule will generally include weekend afternoon/evening coverage with 2-3 weekday evenings. There is some flexibility around exact days and hours for the ideal candidate. ● 2-3 weekday evenings, from 5-9pm

● Saturday and Sunday, 12-8pm

The family will guarantee at least 25 hours per week

Responsibilities

Childcare (primary):

• Plan and lead engaging, developmentally appropriate activities both indoors and outdoors.
• Encourage learning through conversation, reading, music, exploration, and play.
• Prepare healthy meals and snacks for the child
• Support bath time, evening routines, and bedtime.
• Communicate proactively with parents regarding routines, activities, and anything noteworthy

Family Assistant Responsibilities (secondary):

• Help organize child-related spaces, clothing, toys and gear.
• Anticipate child-related needs and provide thoughtful day-to-day family support.
• Assist with child-related laundry and light tidying/resetting of child spaces as needed.
• Work collaboratively with parents and existing household staff.
• Assist with child-related groceries, supplies and errands as needed.

Qualifications

• Mature and professional demeanor
• Extensive experience caring for young children in private homes and/or exceptional early childhood settings.
• Anticipates needs before being asked and approaches each day with initiative.
• Finds genuine joy in engaging young children through movement, conversation, outdoor play, and enriching experiences.
• Highly organized, dependable, and an excellent communicator.
• Values consistency and is excited to build a long-term relationship with one family.
• Flexibility to cover occasional date nights
• Open to occasional domestic travel

Requirements

• Already local/within commuting distance of Los Altos
• TrustLine certification, or willing to certify before starting
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record
• Current Infant/Child CPR & First Aid certification, or willing to certify before starting
• Up-to-date vaccinations.
• Legally able to work in the United States.
• Successful completion of a background check
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and professionalism.

Salary and Benefits

$50–55+ per hour, plus applicable overtime PTO, sick days, holidays