Overview
A warm and creative family in the Calabasas neighborhood of Los Angeles is seeking a reliable and knowledgeable career nanny to care for their sweet and playful 2-year-old. The primary schedule will be Monday through Friday, 9 am-5 pm. Some flexibility to cover evenings when parents are out would be much appreciated. There will be some domestic and international travel, typically shorter trips such as a long weekend or 7-10 days. The nanny must already be local to Los Angeles.
Responsibilities
- Full childcare of an active and social 2-year-old who loves music, dancing, and anything creative
- Providing a warm and loving environment while maintaining respectful boundaries and promoting independence. Knowledge of child development and ages and stages is essential.
- Coordinating schedules for naps, meals, activities, and travel
- Transportation to school, local playgrounds, activities, and playdates
- Child-related tidying and organizing, including restocking items needed and doing the child’s laundry
- Cooking meals for the child
Qualifications
- Warm, patient, and flexible personality that thrives in a busy household
- Team player and happy to work with other household staff
- Spanish-speaking would be ideal, as one parent speaks Spanish
Requirements
- Strong communication skills, as both parents are very open communicators and look for the same in their nanny
- A valid passport and able to travel internationally without restrictions
- Valid driver's license and clean driving record; mileage will be reimbursed for any on-the-job driving
- TrustLine certified, or willing to certify before starting
- Confident swimmer and comfortable being in the water with children
- Comfortable with friendly dogs (no pet care required but the pets are family members too!)
- Legal to work in the US
Salary and Benefits
$35+ per hour with guaranteed weekly hours, paid time off, sick days, and holidays
