AC253 - ROTA Nanny - Atherton, CA

British American Household Staffing; California; On-site; USD 158,000 - 193,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Fly in/out for candidates

Live-in during shifts when NCS leaves

Job summary

British American Household Staffing in Atherton, CA is seeking a rotational nanny to care for a 3-year-old and eventually a 6-month-old, on a 14-day rotation. The role begins live-out and transitions to live-in during shifts when NCS is in effect, with a roughly 6/6:30 am to 7/7:30 pm schedule during live-out periods.

Travel with the family both domestically and internationally is required. The ideal candidate is proactive, warm, and passionate about child development, with strong organizational

Qualifications

• Travel-ready with passport.
• Infant/child CPR and First-Aid certified or willing to update.
• NCS experience and willingness for live-in rotation.
• Driver’s license with clean record; nanny car provided.
• Trustline certified or willing to certify.
• Legal to work in the US.

Responsibilities

• Full-charge childcare for a 3-year-old, and future care for a 6-month-old.
• Transport to activities, playdates, outings; school pickups/drop-offs.
• Coordinate naps, meals, activities, and travel plans.
• Light meal prep (breakfast and snacks).
• Maintain tidy child spaces; handle child-related laundry.
• Travel prep, packing, and unpacking; travel with family domestically and internationally.
• Utilize apps like Asana and Baby Connect.
• Support co-nanny/NCS during transitions for consistency.

Skills

Hands-on parenting

Proactive and organized

Positive and warm

Child development knowledge

Discreet and reliable

Tech-savvy

Collaborative

RIE/Montessori/Reggio knowledge

Excellent communication

Adaptable

Structure with kindness

Tools

Baby Connect

Asana

Calendar apps

Job description

Overview

A wonderful, loving family in Atherton, CA, is seeking a rotational nanny to join their team, caring for their three-year-old toddler and eventually their baby as well, who is currently 6 months old. They currently have an NCS until April 2027. NCS may be extended. The nannies will work on a 14-day rotation, with flexibility needed for longer travel during the holidays and over the summer. The travel schedule can change last-minute, so the family needs a nanny who can roll with the punches. The position will be live-out while on duty until at least April 2027 and then become live-in during the shift (when NCS leaves). The general schedule for the live-out period will be 6/6:30 am to 7/7:30 pm. The parents hope to find a career nanny who can engage their child in developmentally appropriate and educational activities. Local candidates are preferred; however, the family is willing to fly in/out the right candidate. Local accommodations while working live-out shifts will be provided for out-of-town candidates.

Responsibilities

• Full-charge childcare: Providing a warm and loving environment while maintaining respectful boundaries and promoting independence.
• Transportation to activities, playdates, and outings, with pick-up and drop-offs at school
• Coordinating schedules for naps and meals, activities, and travel
• Helping with light meal preparation (usually only breakfast and snacks)
• Managing the tidiness and organization of the child's spaces and belongings
• Child-related laundry
• Travel prep, packing, and unpacking
• Utilize apps such as Asana and Baby Connect
• Travel with family domestically and internationally
• Support co-nanny/NCS when needed to ensure seamless transitions and consistent care of children

Qualifications

• Comfortable with hands-on parents. Know when to step in and when to step away
• Proactive and organized
• Positive, warm, and friendly
• Truly passionate about being an instrumental part of a child's life
• Understanding and strong knowledge of developmental milestones and how to assist each child in reaching them.
• Respectful, discreet, and reliable
• Tech-savvy - Comfortable using various apps
• Collaborative, team player is a non-negotiable
• Knowledge of RIE/Montosorri/Reggio preferred
• Easy-going, go-with-the-flow mentality
• Ability to adapt quickly to different environments
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to maintain structure in a kind and thoughtful way

Requirements

• Travel-ready: experienced traveling with families and current passport
• Driver’s license and clean driving record - nanny car provided
• Professional/career nanny who knows how to maintain boundaries and can navigate being in a live-in role
• Tech-savvy (BabyConnect, calendar, etc.)
• Comfortable working with lists and spreadsheets
• At least 2 prior ROTA roles. Candidates without previous ROTA experience will not be considered
• Up to date on vaccinations, including willingness to get COVID and Flu vaccines annually
• Infant/child CPR and First-Aid certifications (or be willing to update them ASAP)
• Ability to swim is preferred
• Trustline certified, or willing to certify
• Legal to work in the US

Salary and Benefits

The family is offering a Competitive compensation package starting at $175k++/ depending on ROTA experience; medical, dental, and vision (100% covered for yourself, 50% for dependents). Fly in/out will be considered when determining total comp.