What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nanny for infants position at Kid Care?
Infant Nanny
Palo Alto, CA
Part Time to Full Time
Ideal for College Students
Compensation:
- Hourly: $23–$25
- Overtime: $34.50–$37.50
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced, reliable, and engaging Infant Nanny to join our on-call and part-time childcare team. If you have a background in nannying, babysitting, early childhood education, daycare, or simply have strong hands-on childcare experience, this position offers steady opportunities to support local families.
This role focuses on creating safe, nurturing, and developmentally supportive environments for infants and young children. Assignments vary based on family needs, and there are opportunities to grow into more consistent full-time placements.
About Us
We are a long-established childcare staffing organization with over 20 years of experience connecting families with professional, vetted caregivers. Our mission is to support nannies with training, resources, and ongoing guidance while helping families receive dependable, high-quality care.
We provide equal employment opportunities and value a diverse team.
About You
- You enjoy working with children and can engage them through reading, play, and age-appropriate activities.
- You maintain strong communication with parents and the staffing team.
- You are available at least three days per week between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m.
- You have a reliable vehicle and valid driver’s license.
- You can assist with homework for children up to 5th grade.
- You have at least one year of hands-on childcare experience with infants or older children.
- You can provide three references (two childcare-related, one character).
- You are 18 years or older.
- You are punctual, dependable, and professional.
Job Benefits
- Reward program with opportunities to earn gift cards based on family feedback, on-time arrival, and shift participation
- Employer-sponsored CPR/First Aid and California Trustline
- Opportunities for advancement and priority for long-term nanny placements
- Health care stipend, PTO, paid holidays, and retirement savings matching
- Legal pay with bi-weekly direct deposit, accrued sick time, and Worker’s Compensation coverage
- Ability to meet new families and secure repeat bookings
- App-based scheduling and assignment management
- Overtime paid at 1.5x hourly rate
- Paid training and professional development
- Regular wage increases
- Supportive staffing team dedicated to securing consistent hours
- Pre-vetted families in predetermined service areas
- Provided activity kit with age-appropriate materials
Required Certifications
- CPR and First Aid (or willingness to obtain)
- High school diploma or GED
Working Conditions
- Active, child-focused environments with clean-up of activities
- Regular outdoor play when weather permits
- Frequent bending, lifting, squatting, and floor play
- Ability to lift up to 35 lbs safely
- Ability to respond swiftly and calmly in emergent situations
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $23.00 - $25.00 per hour
Application Question(s):
- Please provide email address for quickest connection:
Experience:
- Infant care: 1 year (Required)
- Childcare: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
- CPR Certification (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $23 - $25