Night Nanny Needed for Private Family in Atherton, CA

Position: Night Nanny Schedule: Wednesday-Sunday nights Hours: 9:00 PM-9:00 AM Summer Schedule: 10:00 PM-10:00 AM Compensation: $60-$65/hour Start Date: ASAP Travel: Ability to travel with the family a few times per year About the Family A private family in Atherton, California is seeking a compassionate, confident, and highly experienced Night Nanny to provide overnight care for their three-year-old child. The child is a good sleeper and sleeps through most nights, but occasionally wakes and may need support and reassurance. The ideal candidate will bring a natural motherly instinct, excellent judgment, and the ability to create a calm, nurturing presence throughout the night. The household is very well staffed, with a team that includes two nannies, two housekeepers, a House Manager, Estate Manager, Chief of Staff, and Houseman. The Night Nanny will work independently overnight while being part of a highly professional household team.

Responsibilities: Provide attentive overnight care for the three-year-old Remain awake and alert throughout the majority of the overnight shift Respond appropriately when the child wakes during the night Provide comfort, reassurance, and assistance as needed Prepare bottles, food, snacks, and other items for the child Prepare and organize diaper bags and items needed for the following day Help keep the child's areas clean, organized, and ready for the next day Assist with light household tasks during quiet periods Tidy the kitchen as needed, particularly after preparing food Take initiative and anticipate the family's needs Communicate effectively with the daytime nanny and household staff Maintain a calm, safe, and nurturing environment throughout the night Ideal Candidate The family is looking for someone who is warm, nurturing, confident, highly responsible, and naturally maternal. Because the Night Nanny will work independently for much of the evening, confidence and strong decision-making skills are essential. The ideal candidate will: Have genuine motherly instincts and a nurturing nature Be confident and comfortable working independently Take initiative without needing constant direction Be highly attentive and safety-conscious Remain awake, alert, and engaged throughout the night Have excellent judgment and common sense Be flexible and adaptable - flexibility is extremely important to this family Be calm and reassuring when the child wakes Be proactive about preparing for the following day Work well as part of a larger household team Be discreet, professional, and respectful of a private family Have a positive, easygoing personality Requirements Significant professional childcare experience Previous night nanny or overnight childcare experience strongly preferred Experience caring for toddlers Strong references Current CPR/First Aid certification preferred Ability to work independently and confidently Must be comfortable staying awake and alert throughout the overnight shift Must be flexible with the family's changing needs Must be willing and able to travel with the family a few times per year Schedule & Compensation Wednesday-Sunday nights, 9:00 PM-9:00 AMDuring the summer months, the schedule will shift to: 10:00 PM-10:00 AM

Compensation: $60-$65/hour, depending on experience. The family is looking to hire ASAP and is seeking a long-term candidate who will become a trusted and valued member of the household team.