British American Household Staffing·Los Altos Hills, California
The nanny/family assistant will provide engaging, developmentally appropriate childcare and manage evening routines for a toddler. Additionally, they will support the household by organizing child-related spaces, preparing meals, and assisting with errands.
Overview A warm and thoughtful family based in Los Altos is seeking an experienced nanny/family assistant to provide exceptional evening and weekend care for their toddler.
The family is seeking a seasoned childcare professional whose experience translates into exceptional judgment, confidence, and the ability to anticipate a child's needs while partnering seamlessly with parents.
The ideal candidate is energetic, engaging, and genuinely enjoys spending time with young children through active play, enrichment, and meaningful connection.
They bring calm professionalism into the home and naturally take initiative.
Above all, they are looking for someone interested in building a long-term relationship and becoming a trusted extension of the family.
Schedule will generally include weekend afternoon/evening coverage with 2-3 weekday evenings. There is some flexibility around exact days and hours for the ideal candidate. ● 2-3 weekday evenings, from 5-9pm ● Saturday and Sunday, 12-8pm The family will guarantee at least 25 hours per week
Childcare (primary): Plan and lead engaging, developmentally appropriate activities both indoors and outdoors. Encourage learning through conversation, reading, music, exploration, and play. Prepare healthy meals and snacks for the child Support bath time, evening routines, and bedtime. Communicate proactively with parents regarding routines, activities, and anything noteworthy Family Assistant Responsibilities (secondary): Help organize child-related spaces, clothing, toys and gear. Anticipate child-related needs and provide thoughtful day-to-day family support. Assist with child-related laundry and light tidying/resetting of child spaces as needed. Work collaboratively with parents and existing household staff. Assist with child-related groceries, supplies and errands as needed.
Mature and professional demeanor Extensive experience caring for young children in private homes and/or exceptional early childhood settings. Anticipates needs before being asked and approaches each day with initiative. Finds genuine joy in engaging young children through movement, conversation, outdoor play, and enriching experiences. Highly organized, dependable, and an excellent communicator. Values consistency and is excited to build a long-term relationship with one family. Flexibility to cover occasional date nights Open to occasional domestic travel
Already local/within commuting distance of Los Altos TrustLine certification, or willing to certify before starting Valid driver's license and clean driving record Current Infant/Child CPR & First Aid certification, or willing to certify before starting Up-to-date vaccinations. Legally able to work in the United States. Successful completion of a background check Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and professionalism. Salary and Benefits $50–55+ per hour, plus applicable overtime PTO, sick days, holidays
Market context
Part-time nanny and family assistant roles in California often attract candidates with extensive private-home childcare experience, reliable transportation, and strong safety credentials. Competition may center on TrustLine certification, current CPR/First Aid training, a clean driving record, and confidentiality; apply with documentation ready and clarify holiday, paid-time-off, and sick-day policies. Requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original job description, saving research time.