A private family in Palo Alto is seeking an experienced, warm nanny and family assistant to care for their 7-year-old daughter. This is a Monday–Friday position of 40–55 hours per week. The final schedule will be set together with the right candidate, and someone looking for around 45 hours a week would be an ideal fit. The household favors a calm, relaxed rhythm over rigid structure. The ideal candidate is a natural self-starter who notices what needs doing and follows through without being asked. The family’s daughter thrives with someone playful, encouraging, and genuinely engaged, so a warm, energetic, fun-loving personality will fit right in.
Responsibilities
- Provide attentive, loving care for the family’s daughter, with age-appropriate enrichment at home and out in the community
- Plan and lead creative play, learning activities, crafts, outdoor time, and outings
- Keep the home calm and positive, gently defusing challenging moments with a sense of humor
- Keep her bedroom and play spaces tidy and handle her laundry
- Communicate openly with the parents about routines, milestones, and daily updates
Qualifications
- 5+ years of professional nanny experience; early childhood background strongly preferred
- Norland or similar early years training welcome
- Strong knowledge of age-appropriate enrichment and developmental activities
- Current CPR and First Aid certification
- Enjoys meal planning and simple cooking, especially vegetarian meals (a plus, not required)
Requirements
- Degree in Education
- Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
- Valid passport and willingness to travel domestically and internationally
- Comfortable with a dog and around a pool
- Available to start as soon as possible
Compensation & Benefits
- $50-$55 per hour
- Health insurance
- Optional live-in housing in a separate, family-owned house
If you’re an organized, proactive professional who loves pairing thoughtful, engaged childcare with helping a household run smoothly, apply today!
