A kind and generous multi-generational family seeks an exceptional nanny/family assistant to join their household staff team. This role will primarily focus on caring for a 2-year-old and 3-month-old baby, while also providing family assistance support. The position begins immediately upon finding the right candidate. The ideal candidate will join a collaborative household team that includes mother's helpers/housekeepers and another nanny who cares for a 6-month-old cousin. Together, this team will support the families, requiring flexibility, excellent teamwork, and communication skills.

The general schedule will be Wednesday and Sunday, 3:30-11:30pm. If the candidate would like a third day, the family is open to the nanny doing another week day. The position will be live-out and no travel will be required. The parents hope to find a true career professional who can engage their children in developmentally appropriate and educational activities and is able to support them with a range of household tasks. 

Team environment

This household includes multiple family members and staff. The nanny/FA will:

• Work alongside another nanny as part of a childcare team managing the children
• Collaborate daily with mother's helpers, housekeepers, and other staff members
• Interact with various family members who live in the residence and are actively involved with the children
• Navigate a busy household where different staff may report to different family members
• Need to be comfortable in a social environment with frequent hand-offs and tag-teaming childcare

Childcare Responsibilities:

• Create a warm, nurturing environment while maintaining appropriate boundaries
• Plan and facilitate developmentally appropriate activities and educational experiences
• Research and coordinate local adventures and outings for enrichment
• Provide transportation to activities (excellent driving skills required)
• Coordinate schedules, manage appointments
• Assist with meal preparation for children
• Adapt to caring interchangeably for different ages 

Family Assistant Responsibilities:

• Children's laundry and general tidying up of playroom, children's bedrooms, etc.
• Children's dishes 
• Running errands if candidate drives  (dry cleaning, shopping, etc.)
• General family support tasks as needed

• Career professional nanny with family assistant experience
• Excellent understanding of child development milestones and age-appropriate activities. Experience with both toddlers and infants.
• Proven ability to work in a team environment with multiple staff members
• No ego - willing to help wherever needed while maintaining professional boundaries. 
• Excellent social skills, ability to read the room. Positive, proactive attitude
• Organizational prowess and attention to detail, very precise. Excellent time management.
• Ability to flexibly pivot between childcare and assistant tasks based on family needs
• Very tech-savvy (comfortable with Baby Connect, Google Calendar, scheduling apps)
• Adaptable problem-solver who thrives in dynamic environments
• Grounded and practical approach to childcare. The parents like Dr. Becky and a more respectful and firm parenting style (not permissive)
• Nice to haves but not required: driver's license and confident swimmer

• Must already be local to the Los Gatos area
• Professional who knows how to maintain boundaries and able to navigate a fully-staffed house
• Easy going personality, able to roll with changes, and adapt quickly to different environments 
• Infant/child CPR and First-Aid certifications (or be willing to update them ASAP)
• Trustline certified, or willing to certify 
• No animal allergies and comfortable being around animals including farm animals (horses, etc.) No pet care required.
• Legal to work in the US

$45+ per hour plus applicable overtime 

Equivalent of two weeks PTO, sick days, paid holidays, guaranteed hours