AE039 - Temp Full-Time Nanny - Palo Alto/Stanford, CA

Overview:

A warm, experienced, and highly reliable Nanny / Family Assistant is sought for a busy family with two children, approximately ages 2 and 7, in the Palo Alto / Stanford area. The ideal candidate is first and foremost an experienced nanny who genuinely enjoys being around children and takes pride in creating a warm, engaging, and well-organized environment.

 

The parents are very hands-on with their children, so the successful candidate should be comfortable working alongside them, able to read the room, know when to step in and take the lead, and equally comfortable giving parents space. The family is busy with school and work and values someone proactive who notices what needs to be done and is willing to go the extra mile.

 

Ideally, the selected candidate will have an opportunity to overlap with the current Nanny / Family Assistant before the end of September to become familiar with the children, routines, household organization, and family preferences, allowing for a smooth transition. Start date on their own will be September 28. 

 

Schedule:

 

• Regular schedule generally falls between 11:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m - 30hrs guaranteed 

• Schedule may vary depending on the family's needs and the children's activities.

• Additional hours may occasionally be requested during the week for errands or family support.

• Occasional weekend hours may also be requested, with advance notice whenever possible.

• Additional hours will be paid at the applicable hourly/overtime rate in accordance with California law.

• Temp position until January 4-8, 2027

Responsibilities:

• Provide warm, attentive and developmentally appropriate care for both children.
• Plan engaging, educational and age-appropriate activities, including outdoor play, walks and exploration.
• Support daily routines, transitions, meals, snacks, naps and age-appropriate independence.
• Support the 7-year-old with homework, reading and school responsibilities.
• Drive children to school, activities, appointments and outings using the family vehicle.
• Help coordinate children's activities, school needs and schedules.
• Keep children's bedrooms, play areas, belongings and school materials neat and organized.
• Handle child-related laundry and help keep children's clothing and belongings organized.
• Load and unload the dishwasher and clean up after children's meals and activities.
• Wipe kitchen counters and keep children's eating and preparation areas tidy.
• Assist with grocery shopping and errands related to the children and family.
• Communicate proactively with parents regarding children's and household needs.
• Coordinate, when needed, with household service providers who come by the hour.
• Notice supplies that are running low and communicate needs to the parents.

Qualifications:

• Comfortable coordinating with occasional household service providers.
• Comfortable taking initiative without overstepping.

 

Language:

The family is Spanish and has lived in the United States for more than 14 years. They maintain a bilingual English/Spanish household, and a native Spanish speaker is strongly preferred. The 7-year-old is bilingual in English and Spanish. The 2-year-old understands English and speaks Spanish.

Requirements:

• Experienced professional nanny who genuinely loves being with children.
• Warm, nurturing, proactive, organized and reliable.
• Able to read the room and work naturally alongside hands-on parents.
• Flexible and adaptable when plans or schedules change.
• Discreet and respectful of family privacy.
• Safe and confident driver with a clean driving record.

Salary and Benefits:

• $40+/hr DOE
• 30 hours per week guaranteed
• Family vehicle available for children's transportation and errands