A truly lovely family in Cole Valley, CA is seeking a full-time nanny and family assistant to help care for their 3 children, ages 6-years-old, 4-years-old, and 2-years-old. This position starts as soon as they find the right candidate, but ideally by the beginning of September. The general schedule will be Monday through Friday, 7 am-9 am, and 2 pmm-8 pm, for 40 hours per week guaranteed. They do ask for some flexibility for late-night coverage one day per week that might end at 10 pm, for occasional travel, and Fridays typically end early at 6 pm. The family is looking for the right candidate, and is open to live-in or live-out, and is open to local candidates, and will help with relocation for the right candidate who meets all the criteria. The family also has a house in Calistoga and tries to spend as much time there as possible, including several weeks in the summer, and occasional weekends. Someone open to helping with those trips is a huge plus!

Childcare

• Help the kids get ready for school, including getting dressed and brushing their teeth  
• Prepare and serve breakfast  
• Pack school lunches  
• Assist with morning routines and ensure a smooth transition out the door  
• Drive or walk the children to school (transportation can be provided if needed)  
• Pick up kids from school and take them to activities  
• Plan fun, engaging, and age-appropriate afternoon activities  
• Prepare and serve dinner for the kids  
• Assist with the evening routine, including bath, bedtime prep, and tidying up.  
• Maintain structure and implement household routines  
• Maintain discipline and ensure household rules are followed

Family Assistant

• Manage kids' laundry: sorting, washing, folding, and putting clothes away correctly.  
• Grocery shopping and running household errands (e.g., returning packages, buying birthday presents, dropping off dry cleaning)  
• Lightchild-related household chores and tidying.  
• Basic meal prep and organization (does not need to be a serious chef, but must be comfortable making simple, healthy meals for kids)  
• Stay on top of household needs, including making grocery lists, ordering essentials (Amazon, etc.), and keeping common areas organized.  
• Handle dishes properly (understanding what goes in the dishwasher vs. hand-washing)  
• Manage kids’ wardrobe, purchasing additional items as needed
• Initiative to proactively see what needs to be done and do it

• Warm, patient, and dependable  
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask in a busy household  

• Must drive (own car preferred but not required; they can provide if needed, but street parking is very tough in Cole Valley)  
• High energy and experience working with young children  
• Experience with siblings is a plus
• Good English communication skills are required; French is a plus
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (in a busy household, communication is often via email and text)
• Tech savvy and able to use Apple/Google shared calendars and other household management apps is a plus
• Detail-oriented, especially with laundry and tidying (sorting clothes correctly, putting things in the right places, implementing and following household systems)  
• Open to occasional travel with the family, including international (passport required) and local (Napa Valley)
• Strong references and prior experience in a similar role  
• Ability to swim and be confident in the water with children
• Infant/child CPR and First-Aid certified, or willing to certify 
• Must be Trustline registered or willing to register
• Valid passport
• Legal to work in the US