- Location
- Atherton, CA
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Education
- Source
- PCRecruiter
Description
Description
A family in Atherton is seeking an educational nanny / family assistant to help with childcare and light household tasks. Their boys are 6-months and 3 years old. They have a FT nanny who also helps out but not typically overlapping. Responsibilities include planning and engaging in activities, working on development and milestones, preparing/washing bottles, preparing baby-friendly solids and toddler-friendly meals, children's laundry, tidying and organizing, occasional errands, and stocking the home, pantry, and kids items.
The best person for them is experienced with toddlers, can introduce basic math and phonics, is warm, and reliable. It's important his person be comfortable working with a stay-at-home mom who enjoys being hands-on but does not micromanage.
Travel: This position requires traveling with the family. They take 4-5 domestic trips (usually 5 days each) and a longer 2-week trip internationally each year. They provide a private bedroom (if in an AirBnB) or private hotel room along with a daily travel stipend ($150/day) and meals.
Schedule: The suggested schedule is Tuesday-Friday 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. + Saturday 10 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. but the family is flexible and open to discussing for the right fit. At minimum they prefer this person help Saturday or Sunday (preferably Saturday) or alternating weekends with the other nanny.
Experience Requirements
- 2 years minimum experience working as a nanny / family assistant with excellent verifiable references
Educational Requirements
- Fluency in English
- Mandarin Chinese fluency nice to have but not required
Qualifications
- COVID-vaccinated
- Current on TB, Tdap, and flu vaccines
- CPR Certified
- Valid driver with clean record and reliable vehicle for work-related driving (family will reimburse for mileage)
- Must be comfortable working with a stay-at-home parent
- More extensive experience working with children age 3 and up is preferred (infant experience also a plus)
- Flexiiblity and willingness to travel domestic and international
- Excellent communication
- Warm and engaging
- Knowledgeable in child development / early childhood education background
- Seeking a long-term commitment
Responsibilities
- Standard nanny care
- Plan and engage in age-appropriate activities
- Foster educational learning - introducing basic math and phonics
- Preparing, washing, sanitizing baby bottles
- Child laundry
- Preparing solids for baby
- Preparing toddler's meals and snacks
- Tidying children's bedrooms and play area
- Family assistant tasks
- Keeping groceries and pantry stocked (providing mom a list of what to order, putting away and organizing)
- Opening packages and breaking down boxes
- Stocking kids' and essential household items
- Occasional errands for the family (dry cleaning, package returns, etc.)
- Keeping kitchen and common area tody (clear table, load and run dishwasher, etc.)