Full-Time Live-In Nanny/Family Assistant - Point Loma

Dad in Point Loma is seeking a full-time, live-in nanny for his two sweet daughters ages 3 and 5. He shares custody of them with their Mom 50/50 (one week on, one week off), the nanny will only be working for Dad. Because of this it is a unique work schedule with one week being around 40-50 hours of work while the girls are in the house, then only around 10-15 hours of work the following week (family assistant/house manager type tasks) while the girls are at their mom’s. Dad will guarantee 40 hours per week of pay (even if only working 10 hours every other week) as he values the consistency of a great caregiver for his girls. Dad owns several businesses and works mostly out of the home, but does have an in home office he works from occasionally. Dad also has a girlfriend who will be around sometimes, she has a great relationship with the kids.

Their ideal nanny is high energy, proactive, and will engage the girls in creative and educational activities. Looking for someone who will be present with them (phone away), warm and nurturing, and can be firm when needed while staying calm and kind. Dad’s parenting style is centered around building confidence and encouragement, natural consequences. He likes to let them take risks in a safe environment to build confidence and independence.

*Must be up to date on vaccines and able to travel internationally. Bonus if you have education in child development, gymnastics experience, or music/art skills you can teach.

Location:

Point Loma

Accommodations:

Housing and groceries provided, a car is also provided for the nanny’s use.

Private suite with kitchenette, has a separate entrance from the outside but is still connected to the main house

Schedule:

Week 1 Schedule (kids are home): M-F 6am - 8:30am and 3pm - 8pm. Dad would also like help Saturday and Sunday morning and Sunday evening.

Week 2 Schedule (kids are at their mom’s): M-F, around 15 hours of work doing family assistant tasks, light cleaning, meal prep, etc

Rate:

$25-$30 per hour, 40 hours per week of pay guaranteed. Paid on Payroll.

Benefits:

PTO, paid sick days and holidays

Start Date:

ASAP

Children:

Girl, 5 - She is fun, loud, high energy, curious, confident and really determined. She loves to talk to anyone and everyone she meets.

Girl, 3 - Softer personality, likes to be cuddled, more sensitive, but still high energy and curious.

Both girls are a lot of fun, they love dress up, signing, dancing, anything playing with water. They are both in full time school and both participate in gymnastics class weekly.

Pets in the home:

1 cat

Responsibilities:

When children are home: 6-8:30am - Wake up with the girls and help with the morning routine, getting them dressed and groomed for school, make breakfast, pack lunches, drop them off at school. 3-8pm - School pick up for both girls, driving them to gymnastics and other activities. Engaging them at home in creative games, arts and crafts, science experiments, etc. Cooking dinner for the girls and helping with the bedtime routine, bathing, teeth brushing, etc.

When the children are away: Household help such as laundry for the girls, grocery shopping and meal prepping. Make sure girls’ rooms and toys are organized and tidy. Bring in packages, sort mail, help maintain household inventory. They have a housekeeper that comes weekly.

Occasional overnight care needed if Dad is traveling for work. He tries to arrange his travel for the weeks when the kids are away as much as possible.

Travel with the family to London and potentially other destinations. Must be comfortable flying alone with the children if needed.

Requirements:

3+ years of professional nanny experience, ideally family assistant experience as well

Willing and able to travel internationally

Willing to do sole care for overnights with advance notice

Able to make a long term , 2+ years commitment

Flexible, proactive, patient, active, and reliable

Strongly prefer up to date on all vaccinations

Valid Driver’s License and clean driving record

Infant/Child CPR Certified

Trustline registered or willing to register

Able to work legally in the US