AC170 - Full-Time Temp Live-In Nanny - Palo Alto/Atherton, CA

British American Household Staffing•Palo Alto, CA

24d•$45

About The Position

A loving and respectful family-oriented household in the Atherton/Palo Alto, CA, is seeking a professional, nurturing, temporary, live-in full-time nanny to care primarily for their 3-year-old daughter, with occasional support for their 14-month-old while mom is recovering from surgery. This is a collaborative household with co-nannies who work as a team, and the ideal candidate is positive, reliable, proactive, and aligned with the family’s calm yet dynamic environment. The term of the position is from February 1 st , 2026, to April 1 st , 2026. The nanny must be comfortable caring for both children and providing full support as needed. The general schedule will be Monday through Friday from 8am to 6pm and Saturday from 10am to 6pm. There is an opportunity for the position to become permanent for the right candidate. The accommodations consist of a private bedroom and bath. This role is ideal for someone excited about adventure, adaptable, and thrives in new experiences while still maintaining consistency and calm for the child. Local candidates preferred. Relocation is being offered for candidates currently located in California or bordering states.

Requirements

Ability to travel domestically and internationally for extended periods
Prior experience in a similar role or with children of similar age
Pet-Friendly – The family has a Pomeranian
Must be able to swim in a pool and the ocean
Valid passport
Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
Trustline Certified or willing to get
CPR/First Aid certified or willing to get
Up to date on MMR, Tdap, and flu vaccinations
Must be able to commit to the entire term
Legal to work in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

Collaborative and flexible
Professional and positive
Trustworthy, dependable, and kind
Energetic and playful
Patient and confident
Proactive and organized
Team player who can also work autonomously
Go with the flow and can easily pivot
Communicative and thoughtful
Ability to speak Portuguese or another language is not required, but would be a huge plus. English and Portuguese are spoken in the home

Responsibilities

Always ensuring the safety and well-being of the child/children
All aspects of full-charge care, including meal plan/prep and feeding of healthy meals, bathing, diapering, and reinforcing potty training (gentle reminders)
Child-related housekeeping, laundry, toy sanitation, and general tidying of children’s spaces
Flexible with family support as needed, empty/load dishwasher, feed/walk the dog (everyone pitches in)
Create an environment for the children to grow and thrive
Encourage language development and interactive play
Provide parents and co-nannies with updates to ensure cohesiveness
Collaborate with the family to provide the best care for the children
Manage daily schedule: activities, (indoor & outdoor) play-dates, school pickup/drop-offs, classes, etc
Create enriching, developmentally supportive activities
Teach and reinforce proper manners
Encourage independence and model how to make good choices
Supervise swim
Travel prep
Pack/unpack
Travel as requested domestically and internationally