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British American Household Staffing
ME366 - Live-in or Live-out Nanny - San Francisco, CA
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What they do
A Nanny or Babysitter provides care for children in their homes. Stays with children on a regular basis or for occasional day or evening times, or works full time; may live with a family.
$46,257 / year median in California
-24% projected decline
Job Description
Overview A warm and welcoming family in San Francisco is seeking an experienced, reliable, and highly proactive Full-Time Nanny/Family Assistant to become a trusted, long-term part of their household. The family has two young children, ages 4.5 and almost 2 , and is looking for someone who genuinely enjoys working with children while also possessing a natural family-assistant mentality and willingness to help wherever needed. This is a hands-on position that combines childcare with household support. The ideal candidate is warm, kind, energetic, organized, discreet, and exceptionally reliable. Just as importantly, they will understand professional boundaries and know intuitively when to step in and assist and when to give the parents and children space. The family is open to live-in or live-out candidates and will also consider relocating an exceptional candidate. For a live-in candidate, excellent private accommodations will be provided. The family anticipates approximately 50 hours per week , with flexibility required. This is not a traditional 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. position . The family particularly needs support during the mornings, when the children are getting ready for school, and again in the afternoons/evenings when they return home. The schedule may therefore include a split-shift structure , with downtime or time off during portions of the day while the children are at school. Some household responsibilities will be completed during daytime hours. Weekend availability is also required , particularly for some Saturday support. The employee will receive a full day off each week, and the family is open to providing additional personal time during quieter weekday periods. Flexibility and a willingness to work collaboratively with the family's changing schedule are essential. Responsibilities Childcare Provide attentive, loving, and developmentally appropriate care for both children Assist with the children's morning routine, including getting them dressed and ready for school and preparing breakfast Drive the children safely to and from school, activities, appointments, and playdates Assist with after-school and evening routines Prepare healthy meals and snacks for the children Help with dinner, bath time, pajamas, books, and bedtime preparation Plan and organize age-appropriate activities, outings, and playdates Keep children's bedrooms, toys, clothing, and belongings organized Handle children's laundry and assist with school preparation Maintain a warm, safe, positive, and nurturing environment for the children Work collaboratively with the parents while respecting their time and relationship with the children Family & Household Support Help keep the home tidy, organized, and running smoothly throughout the day Assist with laundry, dishes, kitchen cleanup, and general household organization Help with grocery shopping, household errands, and other day-to-day family needs Provide light meal preparation for the family as needed Maintain the home between visits from the family's professional cleaners Take initiative and notice what needs to be done without requiring constant direction Work collaboratively with the parents, cleaners, and any other household staff Maintain the family's privacy and confidentiality at all times Requirements Strong professional nanny and/or family assistant experience Experience caring for young children Valid driver's license and clean driving record Excellent professional references Ability to work approximately 50 hours per week with schedule flexibility Ability to work comfortably in a multi-level home with stairs Willingness to provide weekend support Strong understanding of discretion, confidentiality, and professional boundaries Legally able to work in the United States Salary and Benefits Competitive and commensurate with experience The family understands the competitive nature of the San Francisco market and is interested in securing an exceptional, long-term candidate. Compensation will be determined based on the candidate's experience, qualifications, schedule, and whether the arrangement is live-in or live-out.