Full-Time Nanny/Family Assistant (Short Term) - Carmel Valley, San Diego
Sweet family in Carmel Valley is looking for an experienced, proactive nanny/family assistant to work alongside Mom in caring for their 2 kids and keeping the household running smoothly. Mom is a stay at home mom, Dad works from home and is typically occupied in his home office other than popping out for meals. Their 2 adorable boys are 4.5 and 1. Their ideal nanny is outgoing, proactive, a great communicator, and loves to cook! They want to have a close working relationship with their nanny and value open communication and honesty. The role of the nanny/family assistant will alternate between childcare and household responsibilities throughout the day as you work as a team with Mom. The 4.5 year old has several food allergies, so experience working with kids with allergies is a plus. They like to keep an organized and tidy household. This is a short term role as they plan to send the 1 year old to preschool by the end of January 2026. There is a possibility of continuing long term in a part-time role if interested.
A little about their parenting philosophy: We want our kids to be as confident, happy, thoughtful, self-sufficient, and inquisitive as possible. We try our best to slow down throughout the day and give the kids 100% of our attention and love as well as acknowledge what they have to say. However, we do encourage our kids to be patient in certain circumstances (like when two adults are talking, waiting in line, etc.).We let them help with small chores and encourage them to do things themselves, so they get the joy and satisfaction of accomplishment and learn to be motivated from within. We explain things as they are and trust that the children will understand complex concepts over time. We are very much into reading, learning and having new experiences.
Location:
Carmel Valley, San Diego, CA
Schedule:
Monday - Friday 8am - 3pm, 35 hours per week guaranteed.
Rate:
$30-$40 per hour DOE, paid on payroll
Benefits:
As a short term role, no benefits are offered other than accruing sick pay as per CA law. If continuing in a long term capacity, family would offer paid vacation days and paid holidays as well.
Start Date:
Ideal start date is around November 17th 2025. The full time position will end January 30th 2026.
Children:
Boy, 4.5 years - He is high energy, sweet, and imaginative. He loves trains and will make anything into a train. Loves to read and talks like a little adult. He has some food allergies and requires an epipen. He goes to preschool in the mornings from 9am - 12 or 1pm depending on the day.
Boy, 1 year - He was a preemie, is now a typically growing and developing boy. He is not walking yet, but almost!
Pets in the home:
1 small dog - Sweet and friendly corgi, nanny should be willing to let the dog out in the yard a couple times a day.
Responsibilities:
Childcare responsibilities: Since the older boy is in preschool the nanny will spend most of their time with the baby. All typical infant care duties such as feeding bottles, changing diapers, maintaining a feeding and sleeping schedule, etc. Creating a stimulating environment and doing developmentally appropriate activities and working on milestones as he grows. Mom will handle most drop offs and pick ups for the older boy, but might occasionally need the nanny to help with this. When older boy returns from school he has lunch and then nap time, nanny and Mom will likely work together to care for both boys during this time. Mom is truly looking for a partner and wants to have a close working relationship with the nanny.
Household responsibilities: As Mom is stay at home and likes to spend a lot of time with the kids, part of the nanny’s day will be dedicated to helping out the household. The biggest need is meal prep, the parents will provide recipes and instructions for the nanny to follow. With the older boy’s allergies they have to be very careful with his food. Nanny will not be responsible for childcare and household work at the same time, household work will be done while Mom has the kids. They would also like the 4.5 year old to be involved in some household chores and pick up after himself. Other tasks they would like help with are washing bottles, loading/unloading the dishwasher, generally keeping the home organized and tidy, children’s laundry, taking out trash when full, keeping an eye on inventory of items like diapers, wipes, toilet paper, etc. and communicating with parents when those items need replacing. Their ideal nanny will be proactive in noticing what needs to be done and taking care of it.
Requirements:
5+ years of professional childcare experience including experience with children as young as 12 months
Proactive, patient, outgoing, and diligent
Willing and able to help with food prep for the whole family
Able to commit from November through the end of January
Valid Driver’s License, reliable vehicle, and clean driving record
Infant/Child CPR Certified
Up to date or willing to be on vaccinations including a yearly flu shot
Trustline registered or willing to register
Able to work legally in the US