Encino Family | Nanny/Family Assistant

*THE FAMILY | *This isn't your typical nanny job.
This family is on a mission to create a home life filled with excitement, growth, and unforgettable experiences.
And they need a special nanny/family assistant to join their adventure.
They're searching for someone with ten years of experience, ideally with children in the 2 to 5 age range.
This role isn't just about providing care – it's about being a proactive partner who understands the family's needs and makes things happen seamlessly.
Imagine spending your days in a home filled with laughter, exploration, and the joy of watching children thrive.
This family values support, teamwork, and making the most of every moment.
If that sounds like your kind of adventure, they want to hear from you.
*THE DAUGHTER | *She is five years old and described as a curious child who wants to know how everything works and why.
She loves books, games, verbal puzzles, art (drawing/painting primarily) and swimming.
She tends to make a smaller number of deep friendships rather than making friends with a large number of kids.
She is extremely talkative with people she feels comfortable with and tends to warm up to adults faster than other kids on average.
She often wants to get a feel for a new situation and/or group of people before jumping in and playing.
She’ll sometimes be playful and silly with other kids or want to do her own thing independently.
She loves learning new things, but at the same time can be a bit of a perfectionist which can make her hesitant to try things if she is worried about failing.
She is currently in preschool from 8.
45 AM to 3.
00 PM.
That will change as she enters kindergarten at a new school this fall.
Sometimes, she loves being a big sister, leading her brother in play, helping take care of him, laughing together with him, and creating little games that only the two of them seem to understand.
Other times, she wants to do something separately and gets frustrated with him if he tries to get involved in whatever she’s doing.
*THE SON | *He’s two and turns three this summer.
He is a rapidly growing kid going through a lot of fun (mainly) milestones at the moment.
His language skills and physical coordination have developed a lot in the past six months, and he can now keep up with his sister roughly when she lets him play with her.
He loves hugs, music (listening, singing, dancing), and many cliched “2-year-old boy stuff” regarding trains, trucks, cranes, etc.
He seems well-inclined toward anything physical.
He’ll go through extended periods of just wanting to sit and play with Duplo, Magna tiles, or other favorite toys, unlike his sister, who is likelier to seek out an adult for conversation and play if nothing is happening.
He still naps occasionally, from around 1 PM to 2:30/3 PM.
Eventually, he will drop naps.
He is currently at preschool from 8.
45 AM to 12.
00 PM, though starting in the summer, he’ll be in school for full days from 8.
45 AM to 3.
00 PM.
He has allergies to live oak and dust mites, though he has never had any reaction associated with them.
He has moderate eczema and uses a prescription cream for it.
His skin needs to be moisturized to keep the eczema under control.
*THE PARENTING PHILOSOPHY | *The parents consider their parenting style as authoritative and resonate with lighthouse parenting.
They generally believe in setting well-defined, consistent boundaries for their children to thrive.
They find that setting a boundary and explaining the intent and reasoning behind something works best.
They believe in encouraging their kids to try and allow them to make mistakes whenever possible so they can grow and learn from real experiences.
It’s important for the kids to identify and express their emotions and feel comfortable opening up about them.
The family values open, honest communication.
They want to raise their kids to be confident in who they are and be assertive and expressive with others.
*THE JOB DETAILS | *The position is a hybrid role that combines childcare duties with family assistant tasks.
Nanny Duties: Pick up kids from school.
Take kids to after-school classes or activities (e.
g.
, dance/swimming/art classes, parks, indoor playgrounds, riding scooters and bikes).
Engage with kids in play during their free time at home (e.
g.
, educational/learning activities, board games).
Help kids develop new and existing skills (e.
g.
, reading, dressing themselves).
Bathing children.
Help with homework if needed.
Kids laundry.
Tidy kids' rooms (e.
g.
, keep humidifiers clean) Family Assistant Duties: Family laundry.
Tidy house (e.
g.
, make beds, unbox packages and put away, take out trash, sweep floors around common areas, organize cabinets and drawers).
Light kitchen work (e.
g.
, unload the dishwasher, clean dishes, keep the kitchen tidy, put kitchen towels in the laundry).
Bring in the mail and the trash cans.
Occasional errands (post office, pharmacy, dry cleaning, grocery shopping, etc.
).
Occasional meal prep (maybe 1-2 dinners a week, whether full meal cooking or just ingredient prep, depending on skill set).
Occasional coordination of house vendors (e.
g.
, if something needs to be fixed) *THE IDEAL CANDIDATE | *While it’s preferable for the candidate to have a college degree, in practice, this family cares about their nanny having a good sense of “child psychology” and can make good decisions when things crop up, for example, knowing ways in which they can help kids develop confidence, help kids handle arguments between other kids at the playground, deal with sibling rivalry, deal with tantrums, etc.
This family wants someone with the know-how on what things to do with the kids that are educational and learning to them at their specific ages.
They want to be able to trust their new hire’s decision-making skills.
In addition, they would love for this person to be warm and genuinely enjoy kids and being around them.
They want someone who will be playful, get down to their level, and be able to laugh with them.
An authentic connection with both kids is extremely important.
Furthermore, this person needs to be organized and able to remember and keep track of multiple things.
They need good time management and can make appointments on time.
They also need to be proactive and take the initiative to find something useful to do rather than being micromanaged.
Spanish-speaking is a plus.
Mandarin-speaking would also be a plus.
*REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:* At least ten years of dedicated experience working as a nanny or family assistant.
At least five years of experience caring for children ages 2 to 5 years old.
Previous experience working with multiples.
Enjoys and is passionate about childcare and supporting families.
A strict non-smoking policy is in place for the well-being of the family environment.
This family asks for the standard vaccines that most adults would have had already (chicken pox, MMR, Hep B, etc).
They strongly prefer that the candidate be vaccinated against covid and get annual flu shots.
The ideal candidate will be ready to make a stable, long-term commitment to the position.
The family anticipates a consistent need for these services for a minimum of two years.
*ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:* The candidate must possess a dependable form of personal transportation suitable for use during work duties, including school pick-up responsibilities, and a clear driving record and background.
*CERTIFICATIONS AND REFERENCES:* Current CPR and First Aid Certification, pediatrics, and adults.
Excellent references attesting to the candidate's qualifications and professional demeanor.
*THE SCHEDULE | *Monday through Friday, 12 to 6 PM.
Full days when the kids are home sick and during school closures such as summer and spring breaks.
Occasional weekends and date nights will also be asked.
Guaranteed weekly hours.
*THE RATE | *$30 to $40 per hour.
Paid leave.
Annual raises and bonuses.
*THE START DATE | *June 2024 Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Pay: $30.
00 - $40.
00 per hour Expected hours: No less than 30 per week Benefits: * Paid time off Schedule: * Day shift * Monday to Friday * Weekends as needed Experience: * Nannying: 10 years (Required) * Family Assistant: 10 years (Required) Ability to Relocate: * Sherman Oaks, CA 91403: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person