JB104 - Nanny/Family Assistant - Menlo Park, CA
About The Position
A private family in Menlo Park, California, is seeking an experienced, warm nanny/family assistant to care for their 3-year-old daughter and support the family as they welcome a new baby expected in March 2027. The household values a calm, relaxed rhythm over rigid structure. This is a Monday-through-Friday position for 40 to 55 hours per week, with the final schedule arranged with the selected candidate. Candidates who prefer to work around 45 hours regularly are considered an ideal fit. Live-in and live-out arrangements are available. For a live-in arrangement, the family provides a private house in the center of town, within a 10-minute drive of the work site. Salary depends on experience and living arrangement: $78,000 to $120,000 per year for live-in and $120,000 to $150,000 per year for live-out. Health insurance coverage is provided.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of professional nanny experience.
- Strong knowledge of age-appropriate enrichment and developmental activities.
- Current CPR and First Aid certification.
- Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally; passport required.
- Comfortable around breastfeeding and breast milk.
- Comfortable in a home with a dog and around a pool or water.
- Reliable and available to start as soon as possible.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in infant and toddler care is strongly preferred.
- Newborn experience is a plus.
- Norland training or a similar early years background is welcome.
- A warm, easygoing personality.
Responsibilities
- Provide attentive, loving care for a 3-year-old, with age-appropriate enrichment activities at home and in the community.
- Plan and lead creative play, early learning, crafts, outdoor time, and outings.
- Support the family through the arrival of a new baby, including newborn care and working alongside the mother.
- Maintain a calm, positive environment and gently defuse challenging moments with a sense of humor.
- Keep the nursery and children’s spaces tidy and handle children’s laundry.
- Help with light family assistant tasks, such as unloading deliveries and grocery items.
- Communicate openly with the parents about routines, milestones, and daily updates.
Benefits
- Health insurance coverage provided.
- Live-in housing option in a family-owned house.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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