Career Nanny / Rota

Mahler Private Staffing•Palo Alto, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

A warm, close-knit family in Palo Alto is looking for a career nanny to join their rota team and care for their 2 year old son. This is a hands-on, child-first role for someone who loves the energy of the toddler years, is happiest on the floor or out exploring, and brings real joy to the everyday rhythm of a young child's life. The family sees their nanny as a true partner. They want someone who communicates openly, takes initiative, and works alongside them to raise a happy, secure, curious little boy. Their home follows Montessori and RIE principles, and emphasizes kind, consistent boundaries. Their son will begin a play-based 2s program in fall 2027, and they would love someone who will grow with him through this stage and beyond. If you are a career nanny who rolls with the unpredictability of little ones, shows up fully on the easy days and the hard ones, and sees this work as a calling rather than just a job, this role was written with you in mind.

Requirements

A career nanny mindset: warm, hands-on, physically energetic, and genuinely child-first
Strong sole-charge experience with infants and toddlers
Long-term tenures with previous families, ideally 3+ years per position
References who can speak to your reliability, especially on the hard days
A collaborative, communicative approach and a view of yourself as a partner to the parents
Flexibility and comfort with the unpredictability of young children
A whatever-the-day-needs approach to the role, rather than a focus on rigid terms or a narrow scope
Comfort with Montessori/RIE principles, screen-free care, and kind, consistent boundaries
CPR/First Aid certified
Clean driving record
Willingness to travel occasionally as needed

Nice To Haves

Rota nanny experience and/or local to the Bay Area strongly preferred
Education in Montessori, RIE, ECE, or a similar approach is a welcome bonus but not required; the family will sponsor Montessori/RIE training for the right candidate

Responsibilities

Provide warm, attentive, sole-charge care for a 2 year old as part of a rota nanny team
Keep days active and engaging with play, outdoor time, movement, and hands-on exploration
Support a Montessori and RIE-inspired home: respectful care, independent play, and a screen-free environment
Hold kind, consistent boundaries in partnership with the parents
Manage sleep routines, feeding, and healthy daily habits, including potty training when the time comes
Prepare simple, nutritious meals and snacks
Keep the nursery, child laundry, and supplies organized
Drive or accompany the child to classes, outings, playdates, and appointments
Communicate proactively with the parents and the rota team to ensure smooth handoffs and consistency across caregivers
Adapt with a flexible, can-do attitude when plans change, as they often do with young children