Please Note:

At this time, we are only considering local candidates for this position. Candidates who are located out of state or outside the local area will not be considered. To learn more about this opportunity and explore additional positions with Genuine Nannies, please visit www.genuinenannies.com Full-Time Professional Co-Nanny Needed for Three Children Peninsula|Palo Alto|94306

POSITION:

Professional Co-Nanny

SCHEDULE

(Approximate schedule; they are flexible) 40 hours a week guaranteed

Monday:

11:00 AM

•5:30

PM Tuesday:

10:00 AM

•5:30

PM Wednesday:

11:00 AM

•5:30

PM Thursday:

10:00 AM

•7:00

PM Friday:

11:00 AM

•7:00 PM

CHILDREN

3 children: 6 months, 2 years old & almost 5 years old

SALARY:

$45

+ Guaranteed Hours

+ PTO Package

IDEAL START DATE

September, 2026 THEIR

GENUINE NANNY

Meet Our Poppy Family! About the Family A warm and loving family in Palo Alto, conveniently located near Downtown and Stanford, is looking for an exceptional co-nanny to join their established childcare team and help care for their three young children, currently ranging from infancy through preschool age. At the heart of this family's parenting philosophy is a desire for their children to always feel safe, loved, heard, and prioritized. They believe deeply in a growth mindset and in getting to know each child as an individual, recognizing that different children may need different things to thrive. They encourage independence, curiosity, active exploration, and exposure to a wide variety of people, cultures, activities, and experiences. They are also thoughtful about creating a strong sibling relationship. Rather than comparing or creating competition between their children, they encourage them to see one another as teammates and celebrate what makes each child unique. It is equally important to them that each child feels valued and loved for exactly who they are, without favoritism or one child's needs or accomplishments being elevated above another's. This is a family that deeply values their caregivers and believes in building long-term relationships. They have been fortunate to have wonderful nannies become an important part of their children's lives, including one caregiver who has been with them for more than four years. Their childcare team works collaboratively, with consistency and open communication between the parents and caregivers. Their home is active and multilingual, with an appreciation for different cultures, perspectives, and talents. They would be especially excited to meet a nanny who speaks another language. Spanish, French, Portuguese, or another language would be a wonderful addition to their children's environment. Their Ideal Candidate More than anything, this family wants someone who genuinely loves working with children and cannot imagine doing work that doesn't involve helping children learn, grow, and thrive. They are looking for a nanny with a warm, calming presence, someone who brings a sense of ease and steadiness to the household and can remain grounded even during the naturally busy moments that come with three young children. The ideal candidate is collaborative, communicative, and low ego. Someone with a growth mindset who is receptive to feedback, comfortable learning from others, and able to work cohesively as part of an established nanny team will be especially successful here. The two nannies will work as peers and partners, supporting one another and bringing their own individual strengths to the role. Their longtime nanny will naturally help the new nanny become familiar with the children's routines and rhythms, but the family very much views this as a collaborative relationship built on mutual respect, communication, and teamwork. The family believes in clearly communicated, lovingly enforced boundaries while also giving children space to ask questions, express their perspectives, and understand the "why" behind expectations. They would love a nanny who can confidently and calmly hold those boundaries while encouraging independence, curiosity, and age-appropriate exploration. This is also an active family. Their ideal nanny enjoys getting down on the floor to play, heading outside, swimming, kicking a soccer ball, riding bikes, and engaging children physically as well as intellectually. At the same time, they would love for their new nanny to bring something uniquely their own to the children's lives. Perhaps you love swimming, dancing, sports, nature, music, art, or another activity you are excited to share. They value caregivers who bring their own strengths and interests while remaining collaborative with the larger team. A background in education or child development would be highly valued, as would experience supporting children with different learning, attention, or developmental styles. A second language is a wonderful plus, and the ability to occasionally travel internationally with the family would be an added bonus. Responsibilities Provide warm, attentive, and developmentally appropriate care for three young children Work collaboratively with the parents and established nanny team Follow the lead nanny's routines and approach while contributing positively to the team Maintain consistent, loving boundaries and support a unified caregiving approach Encourage independence, curiosity, exploration, and a growth mindset Plan engaging activities and outings appropriate for each child's developmental stage Encourage active play, outdoor time, swimming, sports, biking, and other forms of movement Help foster a positive sibling relationship without comparison or competition Share personal interests and talents such as sports, dance, music, art, nature, or other activities Help maintain consistency and smooth transitions between caregivers Safely transport the children using a family-provided vehicle Maintain thoughtful, proactive communication with the parents and other nannies Provide occasional weekend flexibility when possible Potentially accompany the family on international travel To ensure the success of our nanny position, we have established the following requirements: A minimum of 5 years of recent, professional experience in childcare. Strong English communication skills, both verbal and written. Impressive references from past employers, demonstrating reliability, professionalism, and exceptional childcare skills. Willingness to undergo two background checks, namely Trustline and Nanny Verify, ensuring the safety and security of our children. Valid U.S. citizenship or work authorization. Possession of a valid driver's license with a clean driving record. CPR certification (if applicable). Current vaccinations, including flu, Tdap, and proof of Covid-19 vaccination and boosters.

Pay:

From $27.30 per hour

Work Location:

In person