Family Assistant Needed for Nice Family in San Francisco’s Inner Richmond

Description

A busy family in San Francisco’s Inner Richmond neighborhood is seeking a caring, dependable family assistant to help care for their two children, ages 4 and 9. They would love to find someone who brings warmth, positive energy, and a thoughtful approach to each day—someone who enjoys getting to know each child, nurturing their interests, and helping them feel supported as they learn and grow.

This position combines childcare with light household duties that help family life run smoothly. The ideal candidate enjoys being part of a busy household with working parents and help to create a warm engaging environment

The family is looking for someone who enjoys spending time with children and can balance the day with household projects/ tasks and engage the children upon their return home from school.

The ideal candidate has previous experience caring for young and school-aged children and brings an attentive, affectionate, and dependable presence to the home. The family values someone who communicates openly, takes initiative, and approaches both childcare and household support with care.

The family offers paid vacation, paid holidays, paid sick days, guaranteed pay for 52 weeks of the year, and a monthly medical stipend. Employment will be handled through a payroll service.

Family vehicle can be provided for use during working hours, and parking is available at the home for the nanny’s personal vehicle.

Experience Requirements

• 2 years minimum experience working as a Family Assistant with excellent verifiable references

Educational Requirements

• Fluency in English

Qualifications

• Confident
• Safety-conscious drivers who are comfortable transporting children throughout San Francisco and occasionally to Marin. (family can provide car with clean DMV)
• Current on standard vaccinations, including Tdap, MMR, and annual influenza vaccination.
• COVID vaccinated

Responsibilities

• Planning age-appropriate play, creative projects, outdoor time, and activities that reflect each child’s interests.
• Managing school pickups, activity transportation, and carpools safely and reliably.
• Accompanying the children to classes, outings, and activities, including occasional school pickups or activities in Marin.
• Keeping parents informed about the children’s days, routines, and needs.
• Prepare simple, healthy food for children. A plus if you like cooking for the family
• Managing the children’s laundry and putting clothing away.
• Keeping toys, books, school supplies, and the children’s belongings tidy and organized.
• Loading and unloading the dishwasher, wiping counters, and cleaning up the kitchen after meal preparation.
• Helping with light, everyday household tidying, with childcare remaining the primary focus.