Italian-Speaking Nanny - PLACED
Position: Italian-Speaking Nanny
Location: Atherton, CA
Compensation: $85,000 – $140,000 DOE
A warm and welcoming family in Atherton, California is seeking an experienced and fluent Italian-speaking Nanny to join their household. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced, youthful, and highly dynamic ultra-high-net-worth environment. Our returning clients are respected business professionals with strong connections in both California and Italy, and they are seeking a candidate who can bring discretion, professionalism, and positive energy into their home.
About the Family & Role
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The family includes four children: ages 12, 14, and 16 (who primarily spend weekends with their mother), and two younger children ages 6 and 4, who will be the nanny’s primary focus.
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The home is fully staffed with a House Manager, another Nanny, Personal Assistant, and household/property staff, making teamwork and strong communication essential.
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The role requires living on the premises with accommodations provided.
Key Responsibilities
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Safely drive children to school, activities, appointments, and playdates.
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Assist with daily routines: preparing snacks, helping with bedtime, packing for school/travel, ensuring school bags are ready.
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Support the children with homework and educational enrichment (for candidates with tutoring/teaching experience).
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Assist with pet care for the family dogs: feeding, walking, and coordinating vet visits.
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Help manage the family calendar relating to the children’s schedules and activities.
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Provide occasional evening coverage as needed.
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Maintain discretion, confidentiality, and professionalism at all times.
Schedule
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5 days per week (two consecutive days off; ideally Sunday & Monday or Monday & Tuesday).
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Split-shift schedule: morning support, break during midday, resume in the afternoon until approx. 8:00 PM.
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Flexibility for travel and evening coverage is required.
Qualifications
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Fluent in Italian and English (spoken and written).
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Experience as a nanny in high-net-worth or fully staffed homes preferred.
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Tech-savvy with strong organizational skills to assist with scheduling.
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Must be energetic, detail-oriented, and adaptable.
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Legal authorization to work in the United States is required.
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Ideally holds a European passport (E-passport) to enable spending summers in Italy with the family.
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Valid driver’s license with clean record.
Compensation & Benefits
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Salary range: $85,000 – $110,000 for entry-level nanny experience.
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Up to $130,000 – $140,000 for candidates with strong educational/tutoring background.
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Medical benefits provided.
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Two weeks paid vacation and one week paid sick leave.
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Accommodations and evening meals provided.
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Supportive, respectful, and professional household environment.
***Immediate start due to the current Au-Pair beng ill and needing a surgery***
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