About the Role
Support a family's nanny team in caring for a 3-year-old son and 1-year-old daughter. This year-round retainer position provides coverage for primary nannies, working up to 12 weeks annually on a 7-days on/7-days off, 7am-7pm (or 6:30am-7pm for infant care) live-out schedule. Requires availability for planned and occasional last-minute coverage. The family maintains a fully staffed home and values warm, personable professionals who uphold boundaries.
Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality, attentive care
- Step seamlessly into the established routine and maintain consistency of care
- Plan and engage in age-appropriate, developmentally supportive activities
- Take children on walks, supervise outings, and support developmental milestones
- Prepare children’s meals and snacks
- Assist with child-related light housekeeping, including laundry, sanitizing toys, and keeping play and bedroom spaces tidy
- Collaborate professionally with the household team
Requirements
- Toddler experience with at least three verifiable references
- Available to work Christmas 2026 and every other year thereafter
- Up to date on vaccinations or willing to update prior to start
- CPR/First Aid certified (or willing to obtain)
- TrustLine certified (or willing to obtain)
- Valid passport; willing to travel domestically and internationally
- Valid driver’s license
- Authorized to work in the U.S.
- Live within a two-hour drive of Woodside, CA
Skills
- Passionate about childcare and early childhood development
- Warm, encouraging, and able to maintain professionalism
- Energetic and engaged
- Team player who integrates well into a staffed household
- Able to remain fully present with the children
Location
- Woodside, CA
Work Type
- Full-Time
- Year-round retainer
- Maximum of 12 work weeks per year
- 7-days on / 7-days off rotational schedule
- 7am–7pm (or 6:30am-7pm for infant care)
- Live-out
- Live-in option during working weeks
Experience Level
- Toddler experience
Education Level
- CPR/First Aid certified
- TrustLine certified
Salary/Compensations
- Guaranteed annual retainer totaling $60,000+ NET
- Additional holiday pay provided
Benefits
- Maximum of 12 work weeks per year
- Option to be live-in during working weeks
- Private bedroom and bathroom provided (if live-in)
- Nanny car can be provided
- Additional holiday pay
About the Company
- A warm and welcoming family in Woodside, CA
- Casual but fully staffed home including a chef, housekeeper, PA, and a team of three nannies
- Values individuals who are warm, personable, and maintain professional boundaries
