Job Details

Ladera Ranch, CA (92694)

Primary care for a 6-year-old + support with infant (7 months)

Read This First

This role is for someone who takes pride in exceptional care, order, and follow-through.
Think: Mary Poppins meets cruise ship butler — warm, calm, proactive, and deeply attentive to detail.

While childcare is the heart of this role, we are very active, hands-on parents. That means there are windows of time where the children are with us — and during those times, we want someone who naturally shifts into household support mode without needing to be managed or reminded.

If you believe great care extends beyond children to the environment they live in, you'll thrive here. If you prefer strictly defined tasks or resist shifting gears, this will not be a fit.

About Our Family

We are a values-driven family of four living in Ladera Ranch.

We believe:

• children thrive in calm, orderly environments
• great caregivers are partners, not helpers
• professionalism and warmth are not opposites

Mom is often home and actively involved. Dad works primarily outside the home. We love experiences, travel, creativity, and structure — and we run our household with intention.

We also have one small dog who believes she is part of the team.

Who You Are

You are observant, composed, and quietly excellent. You:

• notice what needs to be done before being asked
• take pride in neatness, organization, and systems
• move fluidly between childcare and household support understand that service at a high level is proactive, not reactive bring calm authority and warmth without chaos

You don't “wait for instructions.” You look around and think:

How can I make this household run better today?

Primary Responsibilities: Childcare

Engage our 6-year-old in creative, enriching, age-appropriate play Support early learning, literacy, confidence, and independence Reading, art, music, imaginative play, and structured activities Model manners, emotional regulation, and respectful behavior

Infant Support (as needed)

• Feeding, diapering, burping, soothing
• Following nap routines and age-appropriate play
• Working collaboratively with Mom, who often handles primary infant care

Household & Organizational Responsibilities

(A meaningful and expected part of this role)

When children are with parents or resting, responsibilities shift to household support, including:

• Household laundry (washing, folding, organizing) Supporting the housekeeper during off hours as needed Organizing play spaces, closets, and storage
• Light household organization projects
• Maintaining calm, tidy, well-run children's environments

This role does not include cooking or grocery shopping, but it does require someone who finds satisfaction in creating order and flow.

Schedule Options

Schedules are set in advance. Changes are rare and communicated clearly. We can discuss hours and are flexible and offering a full-time position.

Travel

• Family travel 2–3 times per year
• When traveling, you are treated as a professional member of the household team Clear expectations, private accommodations, and respected downtime
• Passport required (or willingness to obtain).

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years professional childcare experience (infant through early childhood) High attention to detail and strong organizational instincts
• CPR certified (or willing)
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record
• Fluent in English
• Comfortable working in a home with a small dog Willing to sign an NDA
• Early Childhood Education background is a plus, but excellence and mindset matter more than credentials.

Compensation & Benefits

• $25–$30/hour, depending on experience and fit Guaranteed hours
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Long-term role for the right person

Exceptional candidates may be considered outside the listed range.

Required Filtering Question

Please answer the following in your application:

Describe a situation where you were responsible not just for children, but for maintaining order or standards in a household. What did you notice, what actions did you take without being asked, and why did it matter?

This question is intentional. We are looking for initiative, pride, and judgment, not task-followers.

Final Reality Check

This role is deeply rewarding and highly respected — but it requires maturity, initiative, and a service mindset.

If you take pride in doing things exceptionally well, enjoy being trusted, and want to be part of a household that genuinely values your contribution, this will feel like a rare opportunity.