Full-Time Live-Out Nanny/Family Assistant - Los Gatos, CA +

A travel-loving multi-generational family seeks an exceptional nanny/family assistant to join their household staff team. This role will primarily focus on caring for a 2-year-old and 1-month-old baby, while also providing family assistance support. The position begins immediately upon finding the right candidate. The ideal candidate will join a collaborative household team that includes mother's helpers/housekeepers and another nanny who cares for a 6-month-old cousin. Together, the nanny team will support all three children, requiring flexibility, excellent teamwork, and communication skills.

The general schedule will be Monday through Friday from 9:30 or 10am-5:30 or 6pm, with flexibility needed for additional hours and longer shifts during travel, especially over the summer. The position will be live-out while at their Los Gatos house but live-in with private accommodations during travel and at their other homes. The position is open to both local and exceptional relocation candidates. The parents hope to find a true career professional who can engage their child in developmentally appropriate and educational activities and is able to support them with a range of assistant tasks.

Team environment

This household includes multiple family members and staff. The nanny/FA will:

Work alongside another nanny as part of a childcare team managing three children

Collaborate daily with mother's helpers, housekeepers, and other staff members

Interact with various family members who live in the residence and are actively involved with the children

Navigate a busy household where different staff may report to different family members

Need to be comfortable in a social environment with frequent hand-offs and tag-teaming childcare

Responsibilities

Childcare Responsibilities (approximately 50% of role):

Create a warm, nurturing environment while maintaining appropriate boundaries

Plan and facilitate developmentally appropriate activities and educational experiences

Research and coordinate local adventures and outings for enrichment

Provide transportation to activities (excellent driving skills required)

Coordinate schedules, manage appointments

Assist with meal preparation for children

Adapt to caring interchangeably for the 2-year-old, 6-month old, and infant as the baby grows (as part of a nanny team)

Family Assistant Responsibilities (approximately 50% of role):

Vendor management and coordination

Running errands (dry cleaning, shopping, etc.)

Travel planning and reservations

Driving principal to and from appointments

General family support tasks as needed

Qualifications

Career professional nanny with family assistant experience

Excellent understanding of child development milestones and age-appropriate activities. Experience with both toddlers and infants.

Proven ability to work in a team environment with multiple staff members

No ego - willing to help wherever needed while maintaining professional boundaries.

Excellent social skills, ability to read the room. Positive, proactive attitude

Organizational prowess and attention to detail, very precise. Excellent time management.

Ability to flexibly pivot between childcare and assistant tasks based on family needs

Very tech-savvy (comfortable with Baby Connect, Google Calendar, scheduling apps)

Adaptable problem-solver who thrives in dynamic environments

Grounded and practical approach to childcare. The parents like Dr. Becky and a more respectful and firm parenting style (not permissive)

Requirements

Travel ready: experienced traveling with families and current passport/able to travel internationally

Driver’s license and clean driving record (nanny car provided)

Confident swimming skills and water safety knowledge

Professional who knows how to maintain boundaries and able to navigate a fully-staffed house

Easy going personality, able to roll with changes, and adapt quickly to different environments

Infant/child CPR and First-Aid certifications (or be willing to update them ASAP)

Trustline certified, or willing to certify

No animal allergies and comfortable being around animals including farm animals (horses, etc.) No pet care required.

Legal to work in the US

Salary and Benefits

$45+ per hour plus applicable overtime

Health reimbursement, two weeks PTO, sick days, paid holidays, guaranteed hours

Relocation assistance offered for exceptional non-local candidates

Regular Full-Time