Rota Nanny job (M/F) in San Francisco, California, USA

Comprehensive Childcare

• Provide attentive, age-appropriate care for three children across newborn, toddler, and school-age stages.
• Establish a warm, engaging, and reassuring environment for the children.
• Respond thoughtfully to each child’s individual personality, routine, developmental stage, and needs.
• Support healthy daily routines while maintaining a calm and organised household environment.

Newborn & Toddler Care

• Manage feeding, bottles, naps, and age-appropriate daily routines for the younger children.
• Prepare bottles and children’s meals as required.
• Take the younger children outdoors for walks, park visits, and age-appropriate activities.
• Encourage positive developmental and social experiences through play and interaction.
• Maintain children’s belongings, equipment, and spaces in an organised condition.

School-Age Support

• Coordinate school drop-offs and collections for the 9-year-old.
• Safely transport the child to extracurricular activities and appointments.
• Support homework, activities, play, and age-appropriate responsibilities when required.
• Maintain awareness of the child’s school and activity schedule.

Children’s Meals & Nutrition

• Prepare fresh, simple, and nutritious meals and snacks for the children.
• Maintain awareness of individual preferences and dietary requirements.
• Keep children’s food areas clean, organised, and properly stocked.
• Encourage healthy and positive mealtime routines.

ROTA Teamwork & Handover

• Work closely with the other ROTA Nanny to provide seamless continuity of care.
• Complete clear and detailed handovers at the beginning and end of each rotation.
• Maintain appropriate daily records and communicate important information regarding routines, activities, meals, and the children’s wellbeing.
• Build a positive and professional relationship with the parents and wider household team.
• Ensure the children’s routines remain consistent between rotations.

Children’s Household Support

The nanny will work alongside the family’s existing household staff and may assist with light child-related tasks, including:

• Tidying toys and children’s play areas.
• Managing children’s laundry.
• Organising bedrooms and personal belongings.
• Loading and unloading the dishwasher when appropriate.
• Keeping children’s spaces clean, safe, and orderly.

This is not a general housekeeping position; the focus remains firmly on the children’s care and wellbeing.

Family Activities & Travel

• Support the parents during weekend outings and family activities.
• Travel with the family within the United States and internationally.
• Be prepared for extended travel periods, including potentially up to 10 weeks during the summer and during school holidays.
• Maintain the same high standard of childcare while travelling.
• Adapt confidently to different environments, schedules, and destinations.