Job Description

Full-Time Nanny | Long-Term Role | Dynamic Family Environment

A Rancho Santa Fe family is seeking a highly experienced, proactive, and reliable full-time nanny to support their household and provide consistent, attentive care for their four children. This is a long-term opportunity for a professional nanny who thrives in a structured yet dynamic environment and can confidently manage the day-to-day flow of the home.

During the school year, the children are in school for much of the day. This role includes managing transportation, coordinating schedules, and proactively using mid-day hours to ensure the household remains organized, prepared, and running smoothly.

This position is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, dependable, and takes pride in executing a well-run day, while remaining flexible as schedules evolve.

4 kids (4,5,7, and 8 years old)

Key Responsibilities

• Provide attentive, engaging, and developmentally appropriate care for the children
• Play an active role in busy mornings, including preparing breakfast and ensuring the children are out the door on time
• Confidently manage and execute the daily schedule with consistency and structure
• Handle school pick-ups, transportation, and activity coordination
• Maintain organization across the children’s routines, belongings, and spaces
• Support the overall flow of the home, including:
• Family laundry
• Simple, healthy meal preparation
• Use mid-day hours proactively for household support, organization, and preparation
• Work collaboratively alongside a household assistant
• Communicate clearly and responsively with parents throughout the day
• Anticipate needs and proactively keep the household running smoothly

Ideal Candidate

• Extremely reliable and punctual, especially for early morning start times
• Strong executor who can take direction and run the day independently
• Highly organized with excellent attention to detail
• Warm, intuitive caregiver who genuinely connects with children and is present and engaged in their day-to-day lives
• Able to maintain structure and boundaries while creating a positive, nurturing environment
• Proactive and intuitive, able to anticipate needs and minimize back-and-forth
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving household
• Team-oriented with a collaborative mindset
• Experienced with multiple children and loves working in a busy household
• Comfortable around dogs and enjoys being in a pet-friendly home
• Seeking a long-term role and invested in growing with a family

Schedule & Logistics

• Monday–Friday schedule with a 6:30 AM start time
• Guaranteed 45 hours per week
• Typical schedule ranges from 45–55 hours per week
• Mornings and evenings are the busiest parts of the day, with lighter hours mid-day
• Weekly schedule is confirmed in advance, with flexibility required based on family needs
• During lighter hours or when the family travels without the nanny, responsibilities may shift toward household support and organization

Travel

• Regular travel required, including summer months (June/July) and holidays
• Travel may be immersive and require flexibility
• All travel expenses covered, plus a daily stipend in addition to regular pay

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation aligned with a high-level, long-term role
• Starting at $40/hour, depending on experience and overall fit

Benefits include:

• 5 days paid time off (PTO) annually
• PTO should be requested and planned in advance whenever possible
• 5 days paid sick leave annually

Paid Holidays:

• New Year’s Day
• Memorial Day
• Independence Day (July 4th)
• Labor Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Christmas Day

Holiday Policy:

If care is required on a holiday, the nanny will be paid at 1.5x their hourly rate.

Additional Notes

This is a high-touch, family-centered role centered around consistency, reliability, and strong day-to-day execution. The nanny will be a steady, trusted presence in the home and an important part of keeping things running smoothly.

We’re looking for someone who is grounded, professional, and genuinely enjoys being engaged in a busy household—someone who brings a positive, steady presence and takes pride in supporting a well-run home.

We’re excited to find someone who is looking to be a consistent and valued part of our day-to-day.

Requirements

• Must be open to signing an NDA at the time of hire

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Summer work, Monday to Friday, Flexible hours, Shift work, Day shift, Afternoon shift, Early shift

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