Nanny | Household Manager

Overview

Our client in Menlo Park is looking for a loving, trustworthy, dynamic, skilled Nanny and Household Manager. This is a full-time, 40-45 hour per week, job with a family who has three school age children. This role combines direct childcare with household management/personal assistant work. Some overtime may be required during busy Summer and holiday periods or an occasional date night. They would like someone to be with their family for many years so please only apply if you are looking for a long-term commitment. Local candidates only, please.

Child Care Responsibilities: As part of daily activities, Nanny is expected to keep a clean and tidy home and stay on top of the children’s clothing and basic essential needs. Communication with family is imperative on a daily basis. This is an expected task.

• Must LOVE kids.
• Be patient, teach good values and be proactive.
• Provide the utmost caring and nurturing within a structured environment.
• Be open to feedback and be willing to partner with parents.
• Be energetic and like to play outdoors and encourage physical activity.
• Plan activities, maintain calendar for activities/schedules and plan summer camp schedule.
• Prep breakfast, and keep kids on schedule in mornings.
• Drop off and pick-ups.
• Plan learning activities including excursions on days when kids are not in school
• Plan on being available to care for kids on days that kids are off.
• Enforce technology rules- and limited phone (only emergency) use around kids
• Plan learning activities for children’s enrichment of education. Providing Parents with suggestions for books, activities or supplies that are needed to improve the children’s overall learning environment

Household Manager Responsibilities –when not engaged in childcare: The other important piece of this job is help with keeping our lives organized, making sure things run smoothly.  Looking for a person who will be proactive about figuring out what will help keep our house running.

• Manage vacation schedules, schedule trips, bookings.
• Maintain family calendar in both paper and electronic format.
• Schedule appointments for kids and adults with doctors, dentist, haircuts.
• Errands: dry cleaning, grocery shopping, household supply purchasing.
• Keep home organized. Organizing drawers/closets/labeling bins, going through kids clothes. Maintain order in garage, files and home office.
• Research/complete registration for children's activities-summer camp, soccer, gymnastics, etc.
• Manage car maintenance; drop off/pick up vehicles, car wash/detail.
• Schedule and supervise plumbers, carpet cleaners, window washers and other home maintenance. Manage vendors, gardeners, any contractors as projects arise.
• Maintain household calendar for maintenance
• Maintain household contact list
• Shopping for kids.
• Maintain a household earthquake emergency kit.
• Holiday related planning, parties, gift wrapping, decorating.
• Party planning; party themes, caterers, children's entertainment, games, favors.
• Research and execute travel arrangements, car rentals, hotels.
• Ship and receive packages, manage returns, post office.
• Gift purchasing.

Background required:

• Must have prior childcare experience with multiple children.
• Maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
• Previous Household Management or Personal Assistant experience a plus.
• Be able to use a computer, and tools including email, calendar, organization applications.
• Solid organizational and communication skills.
• Remain calm and composed during demanding periods.
• A self-starter; pro-active and motivated with a "can do" attitude.
• Flexible with time (occasional periods during year when OT is needed).
• Clean driving record.
• Must complete and pass a thorough background and credit check including California Trustline.

Compensation and Benefits:

• $40 per hour | DOE
• Healthcare stipend
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation

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