Fun, Engaging Nanny/Family Assistant Needed in Los Altos

House Staffing; Los Altos (CA); On-site; USD 55,104 - 61,992; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Sick days

Holidays

Job summary

A childcare staffing agency is seeking a Fun, Engaging Nanny/Family Assistant in Los Altos, CA, to support a family with two children aged 3 and 5. This role involves driving, light household tasks, and engagement in children's activities. Candidates should have at least 3 years of nanny experience, strong communication skills, and a clean driving record. The schedule includes Monday-Tuesday-Thursday afternoons and weekends. Offering $40-$45/hour plus benefits, this position requires a warm, fun, and flexible individual committed for at least a year.

Qualifications

• 3 years minimum experience working as a private nanny with excellent verifiable references.
• Valid driver with clean record and reliable vehicle for work-related driving.
• COVID vaccinated and up-to-date on TB and Tdap.

Responsibilities

• Driving to/from school and activities.
• Engaging in play and planning activities.
• Preparing simple healthy meals for the family.

Skills

Engaging with children

Reliable driving

Excellent communication

Education

Fluency in English

Fluency in Mandarin

Job description

Overview

Location: Los Altos, CA  •  Job Type: Full Time  •  Category: Childcare  •  Position: Fun, Engaging Nanny/Family Assistant Needed in Los Altos  •  Schedule: Monday-Tuesday-Thursday 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. + Saturday and Sunday 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (26 hours per week)  •  Salary: $40-$45/hour D.O.E. + Standard benefits (paid vacation, sick days, holidays)  •  Children: 3 and 5 years old  •  Pets: n/a  •  Bay Area Region: Mid Peninsula

A family in Los Altos is seeking a Nanny/Family Assistant to help with household tasks and childcare for their two children ages 3 (boy) and 5 (girl). Responsibilities include engaging with the children, driving to/from school and activities, and light tidying, cooking and laundry for the family. Their ideal person is warm, fun, and has previous experience working with toddlers and early-school age children. Candidates should have an excellent DMV record with a reliable vehicle (family will reimburse for mileage) and experience driving children.

The schedule is Monday-Tuesday-Thursday 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. + Saturday and Sunday 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (26 hours per week).

Experience Requirements

• 3 years minimum experience working as a private nanny with excellent verifiable references

Educational Requirements

• Fluency in English
• Fluency in Mandarin (nice to have, not required)

Qualifications

• COVID vaccinated
• TB and Tdap
• CPR
• Valid driver with clean record and reliable vehicle for work-related driving (family will reimburse for mileage)
• Experienced with toddlers and early school-age children
• Warm, fun
• Can provide flexibility regarding the schedule
• Playful and engaging
• Firm but loving and kind
• Excellent communication
• Can make at least a year commitment

Responsibilities

• Driving to/from school and activities
• Engaging in play and planning activities
• Family laundry
• Meal prep
• Prepare simple healthy meals for the children and/or family
• Occasional errands
• Light tidying (children's rooms, common areas, kitchen, load/unload dishwasher)

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