NOW HIRING: Part-Time Career Nanny | Oakland, CA (94619)

Little Sprouts & Co.; Oakland (CA); Presencial; USD 55.000 - 62.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Guaranteed hours

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Descripción de la vacante

Little Sprouts & Co. in Oakland Hills, CA seeks a warm, energetic, and dependable career nanny for two school-age daughters, ages 6 and 8.

The family values positive energy, structure, and creative engagement, and hopes for a long-term, trusted caregiver who can become part of the daily routine. The role involves school pickups, homework help, planning age-appropriate activities, meals, light laundry, and maintaining an organized home while supporting emotional growth and healthy communication.

Formación

• Previous professional nanny experience, preferably with school-aged children.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable personal vehicle.
• CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain certification.

Responsabilidades

• School pickups and transportation to extracurricular activities.
• Homework assistance and encouragement with daily reading.
• Planning creative, age-appropriate activities, games, and projects.
• Encouraging independence, confidence, and problem‑solving skills.
• Supporting emotional regulation through patience, positive reinforcement, and healthy coping strategies.
• Maintaining the family’s established routines and household expectations.
• Preparing simple meals and snacks for the children.
• Creating an engaging, supportive, and screen‑conscious afternoon environment.
• Light Household Support and Children’s laundry.
• Light kitchen cleanup and tidying.
• Keeping common areas organized.
• Occasional light household errands.
• Helping maintain a clean, welcoming, and organized home.

Conocimientos

Nanny experience

Driver's license

CPR/First Aid

Descripción del empleo

Oct 28

Little Sprouts & Co. is excited to partner with a wonderful family in the Oakland Hills seeking a warm, energetic, creative, and dependable career nanny to join their household long-term!

The family has two daughters, ages 6 and 8, and is looking for someone who genuinely enjoys working with school-aged children, brings positive energy into the home, and can create a fun, nurturing, and structured environment.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced nanny who loves building meaningful relationships with children and hopes to become a valued part of a family’s daily routine for years to come!

Location: Oakland Hills, CA 94619

Family may be flexible with a 1:00 PM start time (up to 25 hours/week).

Compensation: $40–$45/hour, depending on experience and qualifications

Commitment: Long-term, ideally 2+ years

Benefits

• Guaranteed hours
• 5 days of paid vacation
• Paid holidays, including Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, and Memorial Day
• Opportunity to build a lasting relationship with a welcoming family

The family has two sweet girls, ages 6 and 8, each with their own wonderful personality!

Their oldest daughter is thoughtful and sensitive and benefits from a patient, understanding caregiver who can help her navigate big emotions with confidence and compassion.

Their youngest daughter is more easygoing and enjoys engaging activities and play.

Both girls would benefit from a nanny who encourages creativity, independence, reading, emotional regulation, and healthy communication.

The parents value structure, consistency, kindness, and respectful communication. They maintain an established daily routine and are looking for someone who can seamlessly support their parenting approach while bringing fresh ideas and creativity into the girls’ afternoons.

Both parents work in the tech industry with hybrid schedules, so one parent is typically home during working hours.

The household also has a friendly Labradoodle!

Responsibilities

• School pickups and transportation to extracurricular activities
• Homework assistance and encouragement with daily reading
• Planning creative, age-appropriate activities, games, and projects
• Encouraging independence, confidence, and problem‑solving skills
• Supporting emotional regulation through patience, positive reinforcement, and healthy coping strategies
• Maintaining the family’s established routines and household expectations
• Preparing simple meals and snacks for the children
• Creating an engaging, supportive, and screen‑conscious afternoon environment
• Light Household Support
• Children’s laundry and general laundry assistance
• Light kitchen cleanup and tidying
• Keeping common areas organized
• Occasional light household errands
• Helping maintain a clean, welcoming, and organized home

Desired Qualities

• Warm & Welcoming: Naturally kind, approachable, and genuinely enjoys connecting with children.
• Fun & Engaging: Outgoing, playful, and excited to create memorable experiences through crafts, activities, games, and imaginative play.
• Patient & Emotionally Attuned: Comfortable supporting school-aged children through big emotions while encouraging healthy communication and emotional growth.
• Proactive & Independent: Someone who notices what needs to be done, takes initiative, and confidently manages afternoon responsibilities.
• Reliable & Professional: Consistently punctual, organized, respectful, and committed to a long-term position.
• Creative & Enthusiastic: Someone who enjoys introducing new activities, encouraging reading, and helping children discover their interests.
• Family-Oriented: Interested in building a genuine, positive relationship with the children and parents while maintaining professional boundaries.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Previous professional nanny experience, preferably with school-aged children
• Valid driver’s license, reliable personal vehicle, and safe driving record
• Comfortable transporting children to and from activities
• Authorized to work in the United States
• CPR/First Aid certified or willing to obtain certification
• Comfortable working in a home with a dog
• Comfortable working in a multilevel home with stairs
• Strong communication skills and a professional, dependable approach
• Able to commit to a long-term position (ideally 2+ years)

Bonus Qualifications (NOT REQUIRED)

• Spanish-speaking or bilingual
• Musical interests or ability to introduce music-related activities
• Experience supporting children’s emotional development and self‑regulation
• A love for arts, crafts, reading, and creative projects

This family is looking for more than someone to supervise their children after school. They’re hoping to find a nanny who will become a consistent, trusted, and positive presence in their daughters’ lives.

They value genuine connection, open communication, and a balance of professionalism and warmth.

If you’re an experienced nanny who enjoys helping children grow in confidence, independence, and emotional awareness while creating fun and meaningful afternoons, this could be a wonderful long-term fit!