About the Family

Nanny Spark Agency is helping a loving San Francisco family find their wonderful nanny. The family has two young boys and two friendly, older dogs. One parent works from home on a separate floor, while the other works outside the home. They're involved parents who value warm relationships and clear, direct communication with the people caring for their children.

The family already has an experienced nanny whose primary focus is the baby. They're looking for someone who will take the lead with their two-year-old, get to know him well, and enjoy working alongside another caregiver.

Why This Role Stands Out

This is a toddler-focused role for someone who loves helping children play, learn, and explore. The family's two-year-old is a loving and happy toddler. He enjoys independent play, and he does especially well with an adult who can notice what interests him and find natural ways to join in.

He has a slight speech delay and receives support from an occupational therapist and speech therapist. His parents will share the approaches that work for him. They'd love a nanny who is curious about how he learns and open to trying new ideas. Therapy background is not required.

Schedule

Monday–Thursday: 12:00 PM–6:30 PM
Friday: 7:30 AM–6:00 PM
37 guaranteed hours per week
Target start date: December 14, 2026
Some weekday evening flexibility is important: once a week, the ability to stay until 8:30 PM to support the parents' date nights would be very appreciated

What Your Days Will Look Like

Monday through Thursday (12:00–6:30 PM) follows a familiar rhythm. The afternoon begins with getting lunch ready and preschool pickup, though a parent sometimes handles pickup. Once home, there's time to wash up, eat lunch, and settle in for a nap. Afterward, the toddler usually has a snack and some outdoor play, often with a walk to a nearby park. As the day winds down around 5:30, dinner and the children's evening needs become a shared effort with the parents.

Friday (7:30 AM–6:00 PM) has a different start. The morning includes breakfast, getting ready, and preschool drop-off with the baby along for the stroller ride. While the toddler is at school, the nanny spends the morning with the baby, following his usual routine of bottles, diapers, and naps. Around noon, mom takes over the baby's care, and the afternoon returns to the nanny managing the toddler's usual routine.

Most of the time, each nanny cares for one child. Everyone helps each other out when the day calls for it, so it's helpful to feel comfortable with both children.

Play, Connection & Boundaries

The toddler often enjoys playing on his own. The ideal candidate will respect his interests while finding natural ways to connect: sitting alongside him, narrating what he's doing, joining in on the game, or adding an idea that builds on his play. The goal is to engage with him at his pace.

The ideal candidate is someone who is attuned with the kids and knows when to be playful and energetic and when to become quieter and steadier. If he's excited, you can share that excitement. If he's having a hard time, you can be patient, help him regulate, and redirect him without pressure. The parents value gentle, consistent boundaries and a caregiver who stays kind through difficult moments.

The family generally avoids screens during childcare. They make occasional exceptions, such as looking at family photos or video calling relatives.

Responsibilities

Lead the toddler's daily care, including preschool pickup, lunch, nap, play, outings, snacks, and dinner.
Plan engaging indoor and outdoor activities around his interests.
Support his communication and social engagement using approaches shared by his parents and therapists.
Prepare simple meals for the toddler, such as lentils and steamed vegetables.
Clean up after his meals and activities, wash his dishes, and leave eating and play areas tidy.
Fold the children's laundry.
Care for the baby on Friday mornings and coordinate his routine with his primary nanny.
Share updates and useful observations with the parents regularly.
Be an active participant in the toddler's speech therapy and OT sessions.

Childcare comes first. During the toddler's nap, the plan is for the nap to be the nanny's rest, with cleanup after lunch as the priority. Small additional household tasks are appreciated when time allows, but they are not the focus of the job.

The Ideal Candidate

You are attuned with the kids you care for and love having fun with them. You can be patient and kind while the toddler is figuring something out, needs redirection, or has a hard moment. You bring energy to play, know when to slow down, and can match a child's pace.

You have strong toddler care skills and excellent safety awareness. You're comfortable managing routines, holding warm boundaries, and taking the lead on planning out the day. You're reliable, punctual, and happy to communicate openly when something is working, changing, or unclear.

You also enjoy having another caregiver around. You'd be glad to coordinate handoffs, share observations, spend time together with the children, and build an easy, respectful working relationship.

Requirements & Preferences

Required

Strong professional experience caring for toddlers.
Excellent safety judgment and a warm, patient approach to behavior and boundaries.
Comfort caring for an infant during the Friday morning shift.
Ability to prepare simple children's meals and handle child-related cleanup.
Clear communication with parents and another caregiver.
Reliability, punctuality, and interest in a long-term role.
Comfort around two friendly, older dogs.
Current infant and child CPR and First Aid certification, or willingness to obtain it before starting.
Non-smoking and drug-free.

Big Bonus Items

Experience supporting a child with a speech delay or other developmental differences.
Familiarity with following guidance from occupational or speech therapists.
Fluent Spanish. One parent speaks Spanish and would love to share the language with the children. This is not a must-have.

Driving is not required.

Compensation & Benefits

$40–$45 per hour, depending on experience.

Benefits

37 guaranteed hours per week.
W-2 household employment.
10 paid vacation days.
6 paid holidays.
5 paid sick days.
The family prefers that one vacation week overlap with the family's trip.

Full-Time Toddler Nanny | $40–$45/hr