JB104 - Nanny/Family Assistant - Menlo Park, CA

Overview

A private family in Menlo Park, California is seeking an experienced, warm nanny/family assistant to care for their 3-year-old daughter and welcome a new baby expected in March 2027. 

This is a Monday through Friday position, 40 to 55 hours per week, with the final schedule worked out together with the selected candidate. Candidates who want to regularly work around 45 hours will be an ideal fit. The household values calm and a relaxed rhythm over rigid structure. Housing is flexible, with live-in or live-out options available. For the live-in option, a private house is provided where the nanny can stay, located in the center of town within a 10-minute drive of the work site.

Responsibilities

• Provide attentive, loving care for a 3-year-old, with age-appropriate enrichment activities both in the home and out 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 mom
• 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

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of professional nanny experience, with experience in infant and toddler care strongly preferred
• Newborn experience is a plus.
• Candidates must be comfortable around breastfeeding and breast milk
• Norland training or similar early years background is welcome
• Strong knowledge of age-appropriate enrichment and developmental activities
• A warm, easygoing personality 
• Current CPR and First Aid certification

Requirements

• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally
• Passport is required
• Comfortable in a home with a dog
• Comfortable around a pool/water
• Reliable and available to start as soon as possible

Salary and Benefits

• Live-in: $78,000 to $120,000 per year, depending on experience
• Live-out: $120,000 to $150,000 per year, depending on experience
• Health insurance coverage provided
• Live-in housing option: living in the family-owned house