Hi everyone!
We are a friendly family of four, soon to be five, living in the heart of Silicon Valley. Both parents work in typical Silicon Valley jobs, and as our schedules grow busier—especially with the anticipated arrival of our third baby this summer—we're seeking a caring and responsible person to help us with our little ones, Naomi (4) and Rafael (5).
In exchange for your assistance with childcare and light house maintenance, we offer free accommodation in our beautiful, fully independent one-bedroom unit located in East Palo Alto, just 15 minutes away from Stanford Campus.
Here's the deal:
Help with the kids and house maintenance for 4 hours per day on weekdays and 5 hours on weekends.
Enjoy your own private, comfortable living space 15 mins away from campus
If this sounds like the perfect arrangement for you, please see the details below. We can't wait to welcome you into our home!
Accommodation
Sun-filled and beautifully furnished leaving room with sofa, table and chairs, bookshelf
Functional kitchenette with fridge, sink, water boiler, coffee maker, hotplates, microwave
Cozy bedroom with queen bed, night stand, wardroab for clothes storage
Freshly renovated bathroom with Italian tiles, large shower, glass pannel, modern vanity, lots of water pressure
Pet friendly environement, 3 minutes walking distance from the Natural Bay Land
Dedicated spot on the driveway for parking
Fully private entrance from the side of the house
Washer dryer on site / all utilities included
Job description
Weekdays: 4 hours per day, 5 days a week
o 1 floating hour (can be done anytime based on tenant availability; not all duties listed below are required daily, tenant to use their best judgment on what is needed when)
Water plants / Organize kids' rooms and put away kids toys and books / Take out the trash / Empty the dishwasher / Fold the family laundry / Prepare kids' snacks / Go grocery shopping (once a month, large shopping at Costco, most of the time, quick runs to Target for milk/veggies, etc.) / Do some light cooking like potatoes/rice/veggies, etc.
4:00 PM: Pick up the kids from daycare
4:00-5:00 PM: Go to a local park with the kids, give them a snack, and play with them outside
5:30- 7PM: Back home for the evening routine: homework/dinner/bath/books/bed
Weekends: 5 floating hours during the week/weekend for extra babysitting, either in the evening or on Saturday/Sunday morning
o These 5 hours are flexible and can be rolled over week by week per mutual availability
Job requirements
Valid driving license and own car, we will provide car seats
Must speak French, Spanish, or English fluently
Couples are okay, but no kids; maximum of 2 people
Contract from 10/1/24 for min 6 months, ideally 1 year
You are responsible, punctual, organized, and efficient. You like kids and can be like an older sibling to them, playing and entertaining them
Plus:
o Available to travel with the family in December outside of the country (we will pay for plane tickets and accommodation/food locally)
o Available for extra paid babysitting occasionally (for instance, for date nights, or when a child is sick)
o Being a good swimmer / Having experience with kids / Having references from previous landlords
If this sounds like a good fit to you, please send your CV and a little intro about your self so that we get to know you as well Cant wait
Maroussia