Job Description

A lovely family in Del Mar is seeking an experienced Weekend Nanny to provide attentive childcare and flexible household support for their four children, ages 1, 4, 7, and 9 .

The children are always the top priority. However, because both parents are highly involved and enjoy spending quality time with their children, there are often opportunities to assist with light household tasks that help keep the home running efficiently throughout the weekend.

The household operates with an excellent team during the week, so the ideal candidate enjoys stepping in wherever needed to ensure weekends are equally organized and enjoyable for the family.

This part-time, live-out position is ideal for someone who enjoys working collaboratively with parents and household staff while helping ensure weekends run smoothly.

This is not a traditional sole-charge nanny position. The family is seeking a true Mother's Helper —someone who enjoys engaging with children while also lending an extra set of hands with light household responsibilities when the parents are spending one-on-one time with the children.

Schedule & Hours

• Part-time position

• Saturdays and Sundays

• Approximately 7:30 AM – 7:30 PM

• Alternative weekend work schedule

• “An  alternative workweek schedule (AWS)is any setup where nonexempt employees work a fixed arrangement other than the traditional 5-day, 40-hour week. It typically allows employees to work longer daily shifts (like 10 hours a day) in exchange for fewer working days per week or extended days off, without triggering daily overtime.” (provided by client)

Responsibilities

Childcare

• Provide attentive, nurturing, and engaging care for four children.

• Plan age-appropriate activities and encourage active play.

• Supervise indoor and outdoor activities.

• Assist with children's daily routines.

• Prepare simple meals and snacks for the children as needed.

• Transport children to activities and outings when necessary.

• Assist with general supervision while parents spend individual time with siblings.

Household Support

• Assist with light household duties during downtime.

• Help with children's laundry.

• Load and unload the dishwasher and assist with kitchen cleanup.

• Maintain organization of children's play areas and common spaces.

• Prepare simple children's meals or plates when needed.

• Assist with miscellaneous weekend household tasks as they arise.

Family Assistance

• Help care for family pets as needed.

• Assist with occasional requests from the family's Personal Assistant, such as:

  • Bringing the family dog to the mobile groomer.

  • Checking on household items or projects with guidance.

  • Helping with small weekend tasks that arise unexpectedly.

• Provide flexible support wherever an extra set of hands is beneficial.

• Previous experience as a Nanny, Family Assistant, or Mother's Helper.

• Experience caring for multiple young children.

• Warm, patient, and engaging personality.

• Comfortable working collaboratively with parents.

• Flexible and adaptable to changing weekend needs.

• Valid driver's license and excellent driving record.

• Comfortable assisting with light household responsibilities.

• CPR and First Aid certification preferred.

• Willingness to travel with the family is a plus.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is:

• Kind, patient, and genuinely enjoys spending time with children.

• A true team player who enjoys supporting the entire household.

• Flexible and happy to jump in wherever needed.

• Comfortable balancing childcare with light household support.

• Organized, dependable, and proactive.

• Energetic enough to keep up with four active children while maintaining a calm and positive demeanor.

• Interested in building a long-term relationship with the family.

Additional Details

• Estimated Start Date: August 1, 2026 (may be willing ot start cross-training sooner)

• Location: Del Mar, CA

• Position Type: Part-Time

• Schedule: Saturdays & Sundays (alternative weekend schedule)

• Compensation: $34–$40 per hour, DOE

• Household Style: Semi-Formal

• Live-in / Live-out: Live-out

• Relocation Assistance: Not provided

• Benefits: Not provided

Household Duties

• General Household Duties: Yes

• General Childcare: Yes

• Homework Assistance: No

• Cooking: Simple children's meals only

• Laundry: Yes

• Shopping: No

• Driving/Errands: Yes

• Family/Pet Support: Yes

• Table Service/Parties: No

Special Notes

• IMPORTANT: One of the children (age 7) has a bee allergy. Candidates must remain aware of this allergy during outdoor activities and be prepared to follow the family's emergency procedures if necessary.

• A professional housecleaning team services the home multiple times each week; this position involves only light household assistance.

• Cooking is limited to preparing simple meals or snacks for the children.

• Travel with the family is optional but highly desirable.

• The ideal candidate enjoys being a true partner to the family and stepping in wherever needed to help weekends run smoothly.

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