Menlo Park Family Assistant/Nanny Needed with 2 School-Age Children
Description
A down-to-earth Menlo Park family is looking for a Family Assistant/Nanny to help support their children and household so things run smoothly. Dad is an engineer, and Mom works for Apple; both work from home two days per week.
The family has two children, ages 10 and 6. Their daughter is entering 5th grade and enjoys crochet, writing stories, swimming, reading, and making things. She is caring and empathetic, and when she is struggling with a problem, she responds well to reassurance and working through solutions together.
The younger son is entering 1st grade and enjoys dancing, biking, singing, building things, and imaginative play.
SPN placed their current Family Assistant with the family, and they have a wonderful working relationship. The family is looking for someone who can build a trusting, long-term relationship with their household.
Responsibilities before pick-up (12 PM–3 PM) include:
- Shopping and errands
- Family laundry
- Dishes
- Light cleaning
- Meal prep (Dad cooks dinner)
- Watering plants
- Taking out recycling
- Organizational projects
Optional opportunity for full days when school is out and when the children are homesick.
Compensation: $35–$40/hour + mileage reimbursement, paid holidays, vacation, and sick days.
Hours: 12 pm - 6 pm
