Part-time Nanny in Torrance, CA for a 12-year-old
About the role
Family located in 90503. We’re a fun‑loving, tight‑knit family of 3 with two small dogs and one parakeet. Both parents work full‑time and seek an engaging, responsible big‑sister/big‑brother type nanny for our 12‑year‑old daughter. She enjoys Sharks and Minnows at the pool, Disneyland, the park, make‑believe play with dolls and stuffies, and screens. We want a nanny who can naturally draw her into other activities, keep her active, and encourage a healthy balance without constant battles over screen time. The ideal nanny is fun, playful, unafraid to make messes, open to feedback, communicates well with parents, has endless ideas for activities that don’t involve the iPad, can assist with 7th‑grade homework, enjoys connecting with kids at this age, establishes trust, guides with patience and kindness, is confident and consistent when boundaries need reinforcement, and understands the unique balance of growing independence and clear expectations required for caring for a pre‑teen.
Responsibilities
- School/summer camp pick‑ups (could walk for school/drive for summer camp)
- Preparing a snack
- Homework help
- Play and activities
- Driving to activities and excursions like the beach or Disneyland
- Children’s simple dinner prep
- Tidying only play‑related messes during care hours
- Daily dog walking
Benefits
- Guaranteed Hours
- W‑2 payroll
- Longterm Outlook
- Fun‑focused placement
Qualifications
- 2+ years of childcare experience
- Fluent in English
- Driver’s License
- Comfortable driving our child in your personal vehicle
- Clean driving record
- College degree or currently in college
- Basic cooking ability (e.g., heating a frozen pizza or making a PB&J)
Skills
- Flexible to work some weeknights and weekends with prior notice
- Experience working with middle‑school‑aged children in after‑school programs, camps, coaching, or youth organizations
- Appreciation for the humor, curiosity, and growing independence that make this age fun and rewarding
Schedule
Monday–Friday, 2:30 p.m.–6