Early-Childhood Educator & Nanny
Mahler Private Staffing · Palo Alto, CA · 6 days ago
On-siteEducation$50–$75/hrFull-time
What You'll Do
- Create a warm, safe, and developmentally appropriate environment for daily care and play
- Plan and lead age-appropriate activities across language, motor, sensory, music, and social-emotional development
- Support sleep routines, feeding, and healthy daily habits, including potty training when age-appropriate
- Prepare simple, nutritious meals and snacks
- Manage nursery organization, child laundry, supplies, and developmental materials
- Drive or accompany the child to classes, outings, playdates, and appointments
- Maintain clear, professional communication with parents on milestones, routines, and observations
- Partner with the family to uphold a consistent, attachment-centered parenting philosophy
What We're Looking For
- Significant experience with infants, toddlers, and preschool-age children
- Background in early-childhood education, Montessori, RIE, Reggio Emilia, Waldorf, Pikler, or another developmentally grounded approach
- Fluent in a second language, preferably Mandarin or Cantonese
- Experience in private households, ideally with high-net-worth families or highly private families
- Strong understanding of play-based learning and preschool readiness
- Excellent judgment, discretion, flexibility, and communication skills
- CPR/First Aid certified with a clean driving record
- College degree, ECE coursework, teaching credential, or comparable training strongly preferred
- Willingness to travel occasionally as needed
Schedule
Monday–Friday, full time hours.
Compensation
$50-$75/hr based on experience, plus benefits.
To Apply
To apply, please submit your resume along with a brief introduction sharing your approach to early childhood development. Please apply at www.mahlermatch.com for consideration; if already on our job board, click Apply Now. Qualified applicants will be contacted.
About the Role
This is a child-focused position. Responsibilities are centered on the child's care, development, routines, and spaces — not general housekeeping or household management.