Mandarin-Speaking Nanny – San Francisco, CA (94109)

The Cradle Company; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

The Cradle Company in San Francisco, CA is seeking a compassionate nanny to provide long-term, part-time care for a 6-year-old and a newborn, with start as soon as possible.

Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 10:30am to 5:30pm (28 hours per week). The family values a gentle, calm, and nurturing environment, with a bilingual Mandarin/English requirement.

Must be vaccinated and comfortable with parents working from home, in a home setting.

Qualifications

• Experience caring for infants and young children.
• Gentle, patient, and structured caregiving style.
• Ability to balance infant care with preschooler needs.
• Vaccination as required by family policy.

Responsibilities

• Provide attentive care focused on safety, well-being, and development.
• Support newborn transition into family.
• Assist with light household duties including cooking, cleaning, and laundry (supplies provided).
• Occasionally monitor and care for the newborn during errands.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe home environment using non-toxic practices.

Skills

Childcare

Safety awareness

Light housekeeping

Bilingual Mandarin/English

Job description

A quiet & loving family in San Francisco, CA (94109) is seeking a compassionate Nanny to provide long term, part-time care for their 6 year old and soon to be infant (EDD May 20th), beginning as soon as possible.

Please note that the emphasis of care will be on newborn support, as the 6 year old is in school during the day.

Schedule:

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday – 10:30am to 5:30pm

(28 hours per week)

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Provide attentive, engaging care focused on the child’s safety, well-being, and development.
• Support a smooth transition as the family welcomes a newborn into the home.
• Assist with light household duties including cooking, cleaning, and laundry (supplies provided), while child is at school.
• Occasionally monitor and care for the newborn while parents attend errands or appointments.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe home environment using non-toxic practices and products.

The ideal candidate is gentle yet structured, creating a safe, calm, and nurturing environment for the children. They embody kindness and patience, with a naturally quiet and steady presence that supports emotional well-being. A strong emphasis on respect and love for others is essential, aligning with the family’s values. A bilingual nanny (Mandarin and English) is highly desired.

Note: Must be open to collaboration, as both parents work from home.

Must be vaccinated (TDAP, TB, COVID, Flu, MMR, Chicken pox & Hepatitis B)