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Aunt Ann’s In-House Staffing’s Client
Location: Redwood City CA
Job Type: Full Time
Category: Childcare
Position: Organized & Dependable Nanny / House Manager Needed FT in Redwood City
Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM; Wednesday 7:30 AM – 11:30 AM (approx. 40 hours/week)
Salary Amount or Range: $43-$47/hour D.O.E. + Benefits: paid vacation, sick days, and holidays; cell phone provided for work use; open to a health stipend (~50% coverage depending on plan cost)
Children: 2.5-year-old
Pets: n/a
Bay Area Region: Mid Peninsula
Description
A warm, welcoming family in Redwood City is seeking an experienced, organized, and nurturing Nanny / House Manager to care for their highly verbal, spirited 2.5-yr-old son and support the smooth running of their household. They are looking for someone who is loving and communicative, an excellent problem-solver, and committed to growing with their family long-term. As their son gets older, the role will naturally evolve to include more household management and organizational support — making this a wonderful opportunity for someone looking to build a meaningful, lasting career in private service. The ideal candidate is a true team player who is willing to pitch in where needed and comfortable shifting priorities on short notice.
The schedule is approx. 40 hours/week:
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
- Wednesday 7:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Experience Requirements
- 2 years minimum experience working as a nanny/house manager with excellent verifiable references
Educational Requirements
- Fluent in English (written and spoken); fluency in Mandarin, Korean, Japanese, French, or Spanish is a plus but not required
- College degree and ECE, Montessori, Waldorf, or Reggio Emilia credentials preferred
Qualifications
- COVID-vaccinated + current on annual booster or willing to update
- Current on TB, Tdap and flu vaccines
- CPR Certified
- Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record and reliable personal vehicle for errands (mileage reimbursed); family will provide a household car for child transport
- Experience with verbally gifted, ADHD, or twice-exceptional children highly valued
- Experience supporting sensory-seeking children and familiarity with occupational therapy strategies and techniques highly valued
- Experience with eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) or feeding challenges highly valued
- Demonstrated longevity with previous employers (2+ years preferred)
- Organized, punctual, and dependable with a strong track record of reliability
- Warm, trustworthy, and genuinely loving with children
- Adaptable and flexible; able to shift fluidly between childcare and household tasks
- Strong communicator who is receptive to feedback
- A natural problem-solver who takes initiative
- Seeking long-term career growth and a lasting family partnership
Responsibilities
CHILDCARE RESPONSIBILITIES (~60%)
- Support morning routine: wake-up, breakfast, and school drop-off
- School pick-up and transportation to activities
- Plan and lead age-appropriate enrichment: outdoor play, nature-based play, sports/scootering outside, baking/cooking, imaginative play, arts & crafts
- Immersion in second language strongly preferred
- Prepare nutritious meals and snacks for the child
- Support with potty training
- Incorporate OT and PT exercises where possible
- Support social-emotional learning — naming emotions and engaging peacefully and respectfully with others
- Provide attentive, nurturing care; candidate must be comfortable supporting a child with a GI-related eating issue
- Take photos and videos of child on provided phone and update parents daily
HOUSEHOLD MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES (~40%) — when not caring for child, unless including child in the activity
- Prepare simple, healthy dinners for the family
- Handle family laundry
- Unload and load dishwasher
- Tackle household organization projects and light tidying to keep the home in order
- Vacuuming and light mopping
- Maintaining and troubleshooting appliances; problem-solving where necessary
- Run errands: restocking household supplies, handling packages and returns
- Coordinate car maintenance: scheduling service, cleaning, and keeping gas topped off
- Research and schedule contractors, vendors, and service providers
- Eventually supporting with meal planning and grocery shopping