We are seeking a reliable, nurturing, and highly organized Part-Time Family Nanny / Household Assistant to support a busy family with three children. This is a W-2 household-employee position, generally scheduled Monday through Friday from 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM, with 25 guaranteed paid hours per week and up to 35 scheduled hours per week based on the family's needs. The role combines attentive childcare, school and activity transportation, homework and extracurricular support, meal preparation, household organization, grocery coordination, and light household tasks. Two children may be with their other parent on Mondays and Tuesdays, so the number of children needing care will vary by day. Occasional family travel may be available, with all travel expectations, work hours, compensation, and reimbursable expenses agreed upon in advance. Childcare and scheduling Provide safe, attentive, age-appropriate care and supervision for three children. Safely transport children to and from school, tutoring, appointments, extracurricular activities, playdates, and other scheduled commitments. Maintain an organized weekly calendar and plan ahead for transportation, traffic, school needs, activity equipment, snacks, uniforms, instruments, and other daily essentials. Support a consistent and positive after-school and evening routine. Ensure homework is completed as assigned and help children stay organized with school materials, projects, backpacks, and deadlines. Encourage and supervise at-home practice for extracurricular activities, including language, music, reading, and other assigned practice. Schedule tutoring and other flexible child-related appointments, as authorized by the parents, while communicating schedule updates promptly. Coordinate designated medical appointments, including orthodontic care, for the child assigned by the parents. The employee may be listed as an emergency contact and receive access to necessary scheduling information or parent-authorized systems solely for job-related purposes. Communicate professionally with parents regarding schedules, school notices, appointments, child-related needs, illnesses, injuries, behavioral concerns, and other important updates. Follow all parent-provided safety, medication, emergency-contact, transportation, and pickup-authorization procedures. Meal and household support Prepare approximately two to three family dinners per week and assist with simple breakfast, lunch, and snack preparation as needed. Maintain a clean and organized kitchen during the shift, including cleaning up after meal and snack preparation. Keep the home stocked with basic household and grocery essentials. Place authorized grocery and household orders through family-provided accounts, including Instacart, Target, or Walmart. Work within an agreed household and grocery budget, communicate anticipated needs in advance, and retain receipts or other records for approved work-related purchases. Use a family-provided payment method only for authorized work-related expenses. Manage weekly bedding and towel laundry. Complete agreed-upon laundry support for parents and the designated child, including washing, folding, putting away items, and occasional ironing. Reinforce the older children's age-appropriate responsibilities for their own laundry, room cleaning, and dishes. Complete light cleaning and routine household tasks that support the children and daily family operations, such as loading or unloading the dishwasher, wiping counters, tidying common spaces, putting away deliveries, organizing children's belongings, and taking out household trash as needed. Complete occasional authorized child- or household-related errands during scheduled work time. Schedule, pay, and benefits Regular schedule: Monday through Friday, generally 12:00 PM-7:00 PM.

Scheduled hours:

Up to 35 hours per week. Actual weekly schedules will be communicated in advance whenever practicable.

Guaranteed hours:

The family guarantees pay for 25 hours per week, provided the employee remains available to work the agreed schedule and is ready, willing, and able to work. Any changes, cancellations, or exceptions will be addressed under the written employment agreement.

Hourly pay:

$22.50-33 (competitive based on experience) paid biweekly through a documented household-payroll process, with legally required payroll withholding, reporting, and wage statements.

Overtime:

Any overtime will be paid as required by applicable California law. Additional work, late evenings, weekends, travel work, or schedule changes should be approved in advance whenever possible.

Paid time off:

Up to 10 paid days per year under the family's written PTO policy. This policy provides the paid sick leave required by applicable California law.

Mileage and expenses:

The family will provide a gas card and/or reimburse all necessary, authorized work-related driving expenses. Work-related mileage and expenses will be tracked and reviewed regularly to ensure reimbursement is sufficient.

Work purchases:

The family will provide a designated payment method for authorized purchases, such as groceries and household supplies.

Travel:

Occasional family travel may be available. Travel dates, required duties, working time, compensation, transportation, lodging, meals, and other expenses will be agreed upon in writing before each trip.

Notice:

The family requests four weeks' notice from either party before ending the employment relationship whenever reasonably possible. This request does not limit either party's rights under applicable law. Qualifications Prior nanny, family assistant, household manager, teaching, camp, or comparable childcare experience. Education in child development, early childhood education, psychology, or applicable certifications preferred but not required. Valid driver's license, safe driving record, reliable insured vehicle, and comfort driving children regularly. Current CPR and First Aid certification, or willingness to obtain certification before the start date. Strong judgment, reliability, discretion, punctuality, and communication skills. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple schedules, transportation needs, meal preparation, and household priorities. Self-starter, able to identify what needs to be done and demonstrate competence to complete tasks without being asked. Comfortable preparing simple, healthy family meals and maintaining an orderly home environment. Comfortable being a voice of authority with children ages 12-8 years old. Ability to pass a background check and provide professional references. Flexibility for occasional approved schedule changes and family travel.

Expected hours:

30.0 - 36.0 per week

Benefits:

Flexible schedule Paid time off People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply Application Question(s): This role involves caring for multiple school-age children, coordinating pickups and activities, supporting homework, preparing meals, and keeping the household organized. Tell me about a time you managed a similarly busy afternoon—how did you prioritize, what tools or routines did you use, and how did you keep the parents informed?

Work Location:

In person