What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nanny position at Kid Care?
Mountain View, CA
Part Time to Full Time
Student (College Candidates Welcome)
Compensation:
- Hourly Wage: $23–$25 per hour
- Overtime Wage: $34.50–$37.50 per hour
Overview
We are seeking dependable, engaging, child-focused caregivers to join our on-call nanny team. If you have experience as a nanny, babysitter, daycare assistant, teacher, camp counselor, or similar childcare background, we encourage you to apply. This role is ideal for individuals who enjoy creating positive experiences for children and supporting families with reliable care.
About Us
For more than 20 years, our organization has partnered with families to provide high-quality childcare. We offer part-time, full-time, and on-call placements and provide our team with ongoing training, resources, and support to strengthen professional childcare skills. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome diverse applicants.
What We Look For
- Genuine enjoyment of working with children
- Ability to engage children through play, reading, crafts, and age-appropriate activities
- Strong communication skills with parents and staff
- Availability at least three days per week between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m.
- Reliable vehicle and valid driver’s license
- Ability to assist with homework (up to 5th-grade Math and English)
- Minimum 1 year of hands-on childcare experience (infants and up)
- Three references (two childcare-related, one character)
- Age 18 or older
- Consistent reliability
Benefits
- Reward program with gift card opportunities based on performance and feedback
- Employer-sponsored CPR/First Aid and California Trustline
- Priority access to long-term nanny placements
- Health care stipend, PTO, paid holidays, and retirement savings match
- Legal pay with bi-weekly direct deposit; accrued sick time; Workers’ Compensation
- Opportunities for overtime at 1.5× hourly wage
- Paid training and professional development
- Regular wage increases
- Supportive staffing team and the ability to self-select assignments through our scheduling system
- Work with vetted families in predetermined areas
- Provided activity kit for use during assignments
Required Certifications
- First Aid and CPR (may be employer-sponsored)
- High School Diploma or GED
Working Conditions
- Active, child-centered environment, including clean-up of activities
- Outdoor play when permitted
- Regular lifting, bending, squatting, and reaching
- Must be able to lift 35 pounds safely
- Must be able to move from floor to standing positions repeatedly
- Ability to respond quickly and safely to 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:
- Childcare: 2 years (Required)
- Babysitting: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
- CPR Certification (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $23 - $25