Full-Time Live-In Toddler Nanny

About the Family

A warm, thoughtful family in San Francisco's Rincon Hill neighborhood is seeking an experienced full-time live-in nanny for their 17-month-old son. They are looking for someone highly reliable, developmentally engaged, and caring — with the confidence to hold a full-day routine independently.

Their son is social, curious, and loves exploring. The family wants a nanny who creates a nurturing environment while actively supporting his development through outdoor time, indoor activities, reading, narration, social exposure, and age-appropriate independence-building.

The family values a true nanny-parent partnership. They would love someone experienced enough to bring thoughtful observations, notice what their son is ready for next — potty training, feeding independence, communication milestones — and proactively raise those conversations.

This is a live-in role for a nanny who enjoys becoming a trusted, consistent part of a family's daily rhythm while maintaining a clearly defined work schedule and off-duty time.

Live-In Arrangement

• Lodging provided as part of the role.
• Defined Monday–Friday work schedule with off-duty time outside working hours.
• The family is looking for someone who understands the balance of being a trusted household presence while maintaining professionalism, healthy boundaries, and clear communication.
• Room details, household setup, and live-in expectations will be discussed during the interview process.

Schedule

• Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM–7:30 PM
• 60 guaranteed hours per week
• The child's day begins around 7:30 AM and winds down around 7:30 PM

Typical Responsibilities

Childcare

• Provide attentive, safety-focused care for a 17-month-old toddler.
• Support the full daily routine: meals, snacks, milk, nap, diapering, outdoor play, indoor activities, bath support, reading, and evening wind-down.
• Maintain consistency around sleep, feeding, transitions, and emotional regulation.
• Support upcoming milestones: early potty training readiness, communication, and age-appropriate independence.

Development & Engagement

• Create a thoughtful balance of outdoor play, indoor activities, reading, music, movement, and practical life skills.
• Engage through clear communication, narration, facial expression, and responsive interaction.
• Support language development through frequent conversation, reading, and play.
• Encourage social exposure through parks, outings, playdates, classes, and libraries.
• Plan activities that support fine motor, gross motor, cognitive, and communication development.
• Montessori or Montessori-inspired experience is a strong plus, but not required.

Meals & Feeding

• Prepare nutritious vegetarian/eggetarian toddler meals and snacks.
• Attention to balanced nutrition and protein at each meal.
• Support feeding independence in a gentle, age-appropriate way.

Child-Related Household Tasks

• Child's laundry.
• Washing and organizing the child's dishes, cups, and meal items.
• Tidying toys, play areas, and child-related spaces.
• Light cleanup after meals and activities.
• Keeping the child's environment clean, organized, and hygienic.
• This is not a general housekeeping role — the focus is excellent toddler care.

Ideal Candidate

Best suited for an experienced, reliable nanny who is comfortable in a live-in role and deeply engaged with toddler development.

• Highly reliable and consistent — both parents have demanding schedules and dependability is essential.
• Comfortable in a live-in role — warm and trusted presence while maintaining professionalism and clear off-duty boundaries.
• Fluent in English with strong communication skills with both children and parents.
• Developmentally thoughtful — you understand toddler development and create meaningful daily experiences.
• Proactive and observant — you notice patterns, milestones, and readiness signs and can speak to them.
• Warm, patient, and attuned — you respond to toddler emotions with kindness, steadiness, and clear limits.
• Comfortable with a neuro-affirming, respectful approach — calm and consistent, not permissive or harsh.
• Hygienic and safety-conscious around diapering, food prep, handwashing, and illness prevention.
• Engaging and expressive — their son is social and highly responsive to tone, expression, and interaction.

Experience & Requirements

• Strong toddler experience required — 5+ years preferred.
• Fluent English required.
• Comfort preparing nutritious vegetarian/eggetarian toddler meals.
• CPR and First Aid certification preferred.
• Clean driving record preferred.
• Authorized to work in the U.S.
• Able to pass a background check.
• Non-smoker, no vaping.
• Comfortable with a no-screen approach during working hours.
• Prior live-in nanny experience preferred, but not required for the right candidate.

Nice to Have

• Driving strongly preferred (family car may be available for child outings).
• Experience with Montessori, Waldorf, Reggio, or other developmental frameworks.
• Experience supporting toddler feeding independence.
• Experience with potty training readiness.

Home Environment

• Rincon Hill neighborhood, within walking distance of Salesforce Park.
• Easy access to parks, outdoor spaces, and city outings.
• No pets in the home.
• Vegetarian household — no meat preparation.
• Both parents work outside the home most weekdays; Dad may occasionally work from home.
• Lodging provided as part of the live-in arrangement.
• Family may move within the SF area in the future — candidates open to flexibility preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

• $32–$37/hour depending on experience and fit.
• 60 guaranteed hours per week.
• Lodging provided.
• Paid time off (structure to be finalized with family).
• Paid sick time.
• Paid holidays.
• Mileage reimbursement for child-related outings in the nanny's own car.
• Family-provided vehicle may be available for child-related driving.