Encinitas, CA | Proactive, Travel-Ready Nanny/Family Assistant Wanted For Structured Family

This warm, organized, and travel-loving family is seeking a proactive nanny/family assistant to support their bright preschooler and contribute to a well-run, collaborative household at home and while traveling.

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• Location: Encinitas, California with frequent travel to Hawaii 
• Ages of children: Almost 4 years old. The family also has two older children, aged 18 and 20 years old. 
• Start date: As soon as they find the right fit! 
• Schedule: Full-time, guaranteeing 40 hours per week, with the general schedule falling on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 12:00pm to 6:00pm, and Tuesday and Thursday from 8:00am to 6:00pm. Plus one date night per week until 9:00-10:00pm Flexibility is essential as the schedule will shift with advance notice during travel periods or when there is no school.
• Compensation: The family is offering $40-$45/hour based on the 40-hour/week schedule, which equates to an annualized base compensation in the $83,200-$92,600/year range. The family may be open to a higher compensation package commensurate with experience.
• Benefits: The family is open to providing paid time off, paid sick time, paid holidays, a health insurance/benefits package, a vehicle for professional use, and relocation assistance for the right candidate.
• Live-in/Live-out: Live-out while in California, accommodations provided in all other locations.

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Household dynamic: 

• This warm, organized, and family-oriented home is seeking a nanny/family assistant to care for their almost 4-year-old daughter and support a well-run household. Their daughter is bright, verbal, social, strong-willed, affectionate, and very active. She thrives with consistency and routine, loving but firm boundaries, creative and imaginative play, outdoor movement, and calm, confident leadership. She attends preschool three days per week, has swim lessons on Thursday mornings, and is looking for other activities to try on Tuesdays. The nanny/family assistant will provide full-day care on non-school days, plan enriching, developmentally appropriate activities, and support her emotional growth and independence. Their daughter also has two older siblings: a 20-year-old attending college on the East Coast and an 18-year-old who currently lives at home and will be heading to college in the Midwest later this year.
• Both parents are busy entrepreneurs who value intentional parenting, structure balanced with warmth, and a highly communicative, professional, and discreet home environment. The household is thoughtfully organized and supported by additional staff, including executive assistants and a weekly house cleaner. The family leads an active, travel-heavy lifestyle, spending approximately 3–5 months per year outside of San Diego, primarily in Hawaii, and occasionally in Austin, Lake Tahoe, and other vibrant locations for extended stays. This is a true nanny/family assistant hybrid role, and the ideal candidate will be flexible, proactive, and confident in pivoting between childcare and household support as needs evolve throughout the day, particularly during school hours and travel periods. Travel is a significant and exciting component of this role, and the family would love to work with a candidate who is enthusiastic about embracing a travel-rich lifestyle and engaging meaningfully in new environments alongside them.

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Ideal candidate: 

• This position is ideal for a calm, grounded, reliable, and outdoor and ocean-oriented nanny/family assistant who brings a thoughtful and intentional approach to childcare. An energetic and creative nanny/family assistant will be valued. They would love to work with a candidate who can nurture and encourage their daughter’s curiosity and engage her in meaningful, developmentally appropriate learning experiences while maintaining excellent communication with parents regarding growth and daily activities. The ideal candidate values minimal screen time and prioritizes present, engaged care - encouraging imaginative play, physical activity, and outdoor exploration. With a warm yet structured approach, this candidate confidently provides loving but firm boundaries, plans enriching outings, and supports routines aligned with preschool learning. The perfect candidate thrives in a structured household environment while modeling calm, confident leadership and minimizing personal phone use during working hours.
• The ideal candidate is also highly organized, proactive, and takes strong ownership of the role, confidently balancing childcare with family assistant responsibilities during school hours or nap period. The perfect candidate is flexible and excited to travel for extended periods, naturally maintaining routines and consistency in new environments. The whole family is very ocean-oriented and loves surfing, so someone who loves the ocean and has a genuine passion for outdoor living and nature-based experiences is essential. Someone who can maintain professionalism and discretion at all times will be highly appreciated. This is an organized and collaborative home; someone who can integrate smoothly into a well-supported, team-oriented household will be important. Reliability, adaptability, and a long-term mindset are key, as the family is seeking a committed partner who can grow with them and contribute to a smoothly run home.
• Responsibilities include creating an environment for the children to grow and thrive, child-related household tasks, including but not limited to meal prep, tidying, organizing of children’s areas, occasional errands, rotating toys thoughtfully (encourage donation for toys no longer age-appropriate), before and after school routines, coordinating activities, and traveling with the family throughout the year. Family assisting duties are running errands, healthy meal planning and preparation, family laundry, grocery shopping, coordinating vendors, and managing the family calendar. 

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Qualifications: 

• 3 years of professional childcare experience
• Valid driver's license
• Valid passport
• Family assisting experience
• Travel experience
• Able to swim and care for children in water
• Experience working in a team or a fully-staffed environment
• Partners, family members, and/or pets cannot be housed in any temporary or long-term accommodations provided by the family

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This position is open to all Adventure Nannies candidates who are legally able to work in the US. Out of respect for the privacy of the families we work with, we cannot provide any additional information about this position other than what has already been provided in the job description. If you are interested in learning more about the position, please apply!