Nanny

Full-time Spanish-speaking Rotational (ROTA) Nanny

Web Job # : 10807

Salary and Benefits : This position offers a monthly medical stipend and sick pay in additional to an annual salary of $150,000 to $200,000. Family will use a payroll service.

Location : Woodside, California.

Schedule : This position requires 24 / 7 care in a 2 weeks on, 2 weeks off schedule. Candidate will live in while working, and the family is open to considering exceptional candidates who are not local but will fly in and out for their work weeks.

Children : 18 months old and 5 years old

Duties : The candidate will provide 24 / 7 childcare coverage on a 2 weeks on, 2 weeks off schedule, including waking up with the children during the night as needed. The candidate will oversee all aspects of the children’s daily care and routines, coordinating with the chef for meals and snacks, organizing school materials, and ensuring that the children’s schedules, activities, and needs are well-managed. This includes handling the full “mental load” of school communications, logistics, and organization. The role requires close collaboration with other household staff, maintaining a strong team mentality at all times.

The candidate will travel with the family, including during holidays, school breaks, and summer trips, and will be responsible for packing and unpacking the children’s clothing and belongings. When the parents travel by themselves, the nanny will assume full responsibility for both children. Responsibilities include managing sleep training, tolerating occasional sleep deprivation, and functioning effectively during the day, as well as assisting with diapering and toilet training for the youngest child, as well as children's laundry, managing the children's wardrobes, and keeping the children's bedrooms and play areas organized.

The candidate must uphold all household rules, including the family’s no screen-time policy, and engage warmly with the children through creative play, activities, and crafts that encourage independence, manners, and positive behavior. The candidate should demonstrate discretion, reliability, and professionalism within the household, and be tech-savvy, with the ability to manage logistics such as personal travel arrangements and school emails independently. The candidate should adhere to the parents’ preferences while remaining flexible, communicative, and attuned to the family’s needs.

Requirements : Ideal Candidate must have experience with toddlers and preschoolers, have worked as a ROTA Nanny previously, and be fluent in Spanish. The candidate must be able to communicate effectively in Spanish and speak exclusively with the children in Spanish. Father speaks fluent Spanish as well. Working on holidays is required, including Thanksgiving and Christmas. A college degree is preferred but not required. The candidate should demonstrate strong intellect and sound judgment. Professionalism is essential, including discretion, reliability, punctuality, and the ability to function well in a busy yet warm household. The candidate should be tech-savvy, capable of independently managing travel plans, emails, and other logistics. In terms of personality and childcare approach, the Candidate should be warm, engaging, imaginative, and creative, encouraging independence, learning, and good manners. They must be patient, calm, and nurturing, providing attentive care while promoting independence, while adhering to parents’ preferences.

The candidate must support household rules, including no screen time. The ideal candidate will have prior international travel experience, be able to manage children on planes, handle jet lag, and maintain their routines. Travel is required, including holiday coverage and multi-week trips. Additionally, the candidate must be capable of managing the children’s schedules, logistics, and activities. The candidate must be able to drive and have, or be willing to obtain, vaccinations, including COVID-19, annual flu shots, Tdap, and MMR.