Evening & Weekend Nanny / Family Assistant

Home Work Staffing; Los Altos (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 76,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Overtime

Guaranteed 25 hours/week

Occasional domestic travel

Job summary

Home Work Staffing is assisting a warm Los Altos family in finding an experienced nanny for evenings and weekend care of their toddler. The role emphasizes judgment, initiative, and seamless collaboration with parents. This is a part-time, long-term opportunity with guaranteed hours.

The ideal candidate brings extensive childcare experience, CPR/First Aid certification, and a strong commitment to building a trusted relationship with the family. Domestic travel may occur occasionally.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience caring for young children in private homes and/or high-quality early childhood settings
• Demonstrated success confidently managing evening routines and bedtime
• Anticipates needs before being asked and takes initiative
• Highly organized, dependable, and an excellent communicator
• Values consistency and seeks a long-term relationship with one family
• Flexibility to cover occasional date nights
• Open to occasional domestic travel
• Valid driver's license
• Current Infant/Child CPR & First Aid certification
• Up-to-date vaccinations
• Authorized to work in the United States
• Willing to sign an NDA
• Provide 3–5 professional references

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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
• Assist with child-related groceries, supplies, and errands as needed
• Work collaboratively with parents and existing household staff

Job description

Home Work Staffing is assisting a warm Los Altos family in finding an experienced nanny for evenings and weekend care of their toddler. The role emphasizes judgment, initiative, and seamless collaboration with parents. This is a part-time, long-term opportunity with guaranteed hours.

The ideal candidate brings extensive childcare experience, CPR/First Aid certification, and a strong commitment to building a trusted relationship with the family. Domestic travel may occur occasionally.