Job Description

Full-Time ROTA Nanny needed in Woodside CA

A warm thoughtful private family in Woodside is seeking an experienced highly professional ROTA nanny to join their collaborative childcare team. This is a full-charge live-out role supporting four children currently ages 4 months 3 6.5 and 8.5.

The family is looking for someone who sees nannying as meaningful long-term work and takes real pride in helping children grow into kind capable resilient and independent people. The right person will be warm engaging organized calm under pressure and equally comfortable caring for an infant guiding a toddler through routines and supporting the changing social and activity needs of school-aged children.

This is a team-oriented household with four nannies along with additional household and family-support staff. Two nannies typically work each day and everyone is expected to communicate well support one another and step in where needed. While teamwork is essential each nanny must also be confident taking full ownership of the children and making thoughtful decisions independently.

What Youll Do

• Provide attentive developmentally appropriate care for all four children

• Create engaging days that include play learning outdoor time activities and age-appropriate routines

• Prepare healthy childrens meals and snacks

• Maintain the childrens rooms play spaces belongings supplies and wardrobes in an organized thoughtful way

• Stay ahead of seasonal clothing needs activity supplies and age-appropriate materials

• Coordinate childrens schedules including school activities appointments playdates and time with nearby family

• Research extracurricular activities coaches instructors and programs that align with each childs interests and the parents goals

• Assist with childrens laundry as needed

• Communicate clearly with parents fellow nannies and household staff to ensure smooth handoffs and consistency

• Prepare for and travel with the family as needed

• Provide occasional dog care or support when needed

Schedule

This is a full-time live-out ROTA position within a collaborative four-nanny team. Candidates should expect to work approximately three to four days per week with shifts generally lasting 13 hours depending on the familys schedule and needs.

The role includes a rotating share of weekends travel PTO coverage and occasional schedule adjustments. The family and team work hard to provide as much advance notice and consistency as possible but flexibility is an important part of this position.

What Were Looking For

• At least five years of professional childcare experience in a comparable role

• Experience caring confidently for infants toddlers and school-aged children

• A collaborative team-first mindset along with the ability to work independently and use excellent judgment

• A warm but confident approach to boundaries routines and encouraging independence

• Strong communication skills and a high level of emotional intelligence

• Exceptional discretion and respect for family privacy

• A clean driving record and comfort driving an employer-provided vehicle

• Current CPR and First Aid certification

• A valid passport and enthusiasm for family travel

• Experience in a staffed household is helpful but not required

• Mandarin fluency is a strong plus but not required

• Comfort around dogs

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation starts at $50 per hour commensurate with experience. The family also offers a generous benefits package including health benefits paid time off a 401(k) with employer contribution and match and continued-education reimbursement.

This is a wonderful opportunity for a career nanny who enjoys being part of a high-functioning respectful household team and wants to make a lasting impact on a wonderful group of children.

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