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The Keith Family
The Keith Family
A little bit about us
We are looking for a patient, motivated, and organized nanny to join our family for part-time, occasional help.
Our daughter is almost 4 and loves the outdoors, arts and crafts, and storytelling. We’re looking for a caregiver who is a great role model—someone who is naturally organized and "chill," helping us encourage those same good habits in her.
The Schedule & Flexibility
We’re looking for someone who can help out during late afternoons/evenings on weekdays, with some mornings and evenings on weekends. We value flexibility and clear communication—we only ask that you commit to shifts you are truly available for and show up on time.
How You'll Help
• Active Play: Getting outside, crafting, and storytelling.
• Light Housework: Keeping the home tidy and the ecosystem running (laundry, meal prep, wiping counters, maintaining floors, and walking the dog).
• Modeling Habits: Bringing a calm, organized energy to the home.
• Bonus: If you speak a second language, we’d love for you to share that!
The "Take Care" Factor
We believe in a "take care of us and we’ll take care of you" philosophy.
We are looking for a reliable, communicative partner who wants to build a great relationship with our family, even if the schedule is occasional.
Interested? Send us a message with your general availability and a bit about your experience. We’re excited to find someone who is a great match for our daughter's energy!
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The Abouaf Family
The Abouaf Family
A little bit about us
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The Cooper Family
The Cooper Family
A little bit about us
We have a toddler and are expecting a baby. I am a stay-at-home mom, so we are looking for someone who is comfortable collaborating with us in our home. We also have two small dogs.
Note: Most childcare will take place at home. While neighborhood walks or time in our yard are wonderful, we're looking for someone who enjoys engaging our child at home rather than regularly visiting library story times, playgrounds, etc.
We're flexible in designing the role for the right candidate and are open to either:
Option 1: Approximately 9-20 hours/week (~3-4 hours/day, Mon–W/Th/Fri) focused on caring for our toddler, often while a parent is also home.
Option 2: Approximately 24-40 hours/week (~6-8 hours/day, Mon–W/Th/Fri) with about half the day dedicated to childcare and half to housekeeping. For this role, we are looking for someone who enjoys true housekeeping and house cleaning—not just tidying.
We're looking for someone who:
- Is kind, patient, and enjoys working with young children
- Has excellent references and a completed background check
- Is dependable and proactive
- (For the hybrid role) Is comfortable switching between childcare and housecleaning
If either role sounds like a fit, we'd love to hear from you.
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Types of Nanny Jobs and Nanny Responsibilities in California
Before you start looking for a nanny job, it's essential to learn about the different types of nannies and how they compare to each other so that you make sure you’re looking for the right opportunities.
The different types of nanny jobs have different nanny responsibilities. The boundaries for nannies duties vary from family to family. However, in general, a nanny is responsible for making sure the children's needs are met, including things like ensuring they have opportunities to play and be active. When tasks go beyond child care, for example, housekeeping or meal preparation, it’s good practice to make sure your expectations are aligned with the family.
There are temporary nanny jobs, even seasonal nanny jobs like summer nanny jobs. Beyond seasonal and temporary nanny positions, there are differences between full-time and part-time nanny jobs. The primary difference being the number of hours you spend at your nanny job every week. For full-time nannies, there are options for live in nanny positions and live-out positions in California. Live-out positions are more common, but each family has their own set of needs that require different types of care, and live in nanny positions can be exactly what some families want. If you're looking to explore live in nanny positions, it's even more important to create a shared set of expectations around hours, responsibilities, and what is expected of you when you're not on the clock.
How to Interview for a Nanny Job in California
Once you start connecting with prospective employers, the next step is a nanny job interview. Here is a list of some nanny interview questions to prepare for:
- What do you think children like best about you?
- What kind of activities will you do with children this age?
- How do you handle problems that arise behaviorally and emotionally with kids this age?
Beyond answering questions, families will want you to have your nanny references ready and ask any questions to show initiative. The nanny job interview is an excellent opportunity to get aligned on the nanny job expectations. By doing this, you can get off on the right foot with your future employer.
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