Nanny/Family Assistant

Jovie; Los Altos Hills (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 76,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

20 Guaranteed Hours (per week)

5 Sick Pay

1 Week of Vacation Pay

Overtime Pay

Occasional Domestic Travel

Dander-free Home

Job summary

Jovie in Los Altos, CA seeks a part-time nanny/family assistant to support a busy family with a playful 3-year-old. Weekend and evening hours, collaboration with existing childcare, and a long-term commitment are desired.

You’ll lead developmentally appropriate activities indoors and outdoors, prepare meals, support baths and bedtimes, and help organize toys, gear, and groceries. A reliable driver’s license and strong communication are essential. Starts ASAP.

Qualifications

• 10 years of professional experience caring for young children in private homes and/or exceptional early childhood settings.
• Demonstrated success confidently managing evening routines and bedtime.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead activities indoors and outdoors with learning through play and conversation.
• Prepare healthy meals and snacks; support bath time and bedtimes.
• Organize child spaces and gear; assist with groceries, errands, and light tidying.

Skills

Fluent English

Driver's license

Job description

Part-time Nanny/Family Assistant in Los Altos, CAI Weekend and Evening Childcare Position

Family Location: 94022

A bit about the family:

A welcoming and thoughtful family of 3 is looking for an experienced caregiver who will become a trusted extension of the family. They value warmth, consistency, meaningful engagement, and calm professionalism. Parents primarily work outside the home, but will be home sometimes during evening and weekend hours, so this role will work collaboratively alongside the existing childcare support. THe family is excited to find someone who views childcare as a meaningful career and is interested in building a long-term relationship with the family.

The family's 3-year-old son is sweet, active, and energetic. He loves playing outside, dinosaurs, and cars. He would enjoy a nanny who will get down on the floor to play with him, and who shares his love of being outdoors.

A bit about you:

You are a seasoned childcare professional who brings excellent judgment, maturity, and confidence to caring for young children. You are energetic and engaging, genuinely enjoy active play and enrichment, and naturally anticipate a child's needs while partnering seamlessly with parents. You are proactive, patient, highly organized, dependable, and an excellent communicator. You enjoy creating joyful, developmentally enriching experiences through movement, conversation, reading, music, outdoor play, exploration, and meaningful connection.

Job Duties

You will plan and lead engaging, developmentally appropriate activities both indoors and outdoors while encouraging learning through conversation, reading, music, exploration, and play. Responsibilities include preparing healthy meals and snacks for the child, supporting bath time, evening routines, and bedtime, and communicating proactively with parents about routines, activities, and anything noteworthy. Family assistant responsibilities include organizing child-related spaces, clothing, toys, and gear; completing child-related laundry and light tidying or resetting of child spaces; helping with child-related groceries, supplies, and errands; anticipating child-related needs; and providing thoughtful day‑to‑day family support. You will also work collaboratively with parents and the family's existing childcare support.

Position Highlights

• 20 Guaranteed Hours (per week)
• 5 Days of Sick Pay
• 1 Week of Vacation Pay
• Overtime Pay (when applicable)
• Opportunity for Occasional Domestic Travel
• Dander-free Home

Qualifications

10 years of professional experience caring for young children in private homes and/or exceptional early childhood settings, along with demonstrated success confidently managing evening routines and bedtime. A valid driver's license, clean driving record, reliable personal vehicle, current Infant/Child CPR and First Aid certification, up-to-date vaccinations, authorization to work in the United States, fluent in English, successful completion of a background check, willingness to work when child is mildly ill, and the ability to maintain strict confidentiality (NDA) and professionalism are required.

Set yourself apart

A career nanny who finds joy in engaging young children through movement, conversation, outdoor play, and enriching experiences will thrive in this role. Flexibility to cover occasional date nights and openness to occasional domestic travel are especially appreciated. Strong family assistant instincts, including the ability to anticipate needs before being asked and thoughtfully support child-related organization, errands, and supplies, will make you an especially strong fit.

Schedule

Saturday and Sunday: (12-8p)

1-2 weekday evenings (5-9p)*You have flexibility to choose which weekday nights.

*Exact weekday evenings and hours may vary with some flexibility, and the position is expected to average approximately 20-24 hours per week. (20 Guaranteed)

Starts ASAP for the right candidate!

Pay

$50-$55+ per hour

All applicants must first interview with a Jovie specialist. Qualifying applicants will meet the family prior to being hired.