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Summer Nanny (Part-time) - Carlsbad CA

J. Danielle

Carlsbad, CA • On-site

$50/hr

Temporary

Posted 4 days ago

Job description

This temporary, live-out position is perfect for someone who enjoys planning activities, encouraging creativity, and making summer memorable through imaginative play, arts and crafts, and outdoor adventures.
The family is seeking a warm, attentive nanny who can create a safe, active, and enjoyable environment while keeping the children entertained throughout the summer.
Job Description
A wonderful family in Carlsbad is seeking a temporary Summer Nanny to provide engaging childcare for two young children during the summer months.
The ideal candidate is creative, energetic, and genuinely enjoys spending time with 5 and 6-aged children. This position focuses entirely on childcare and creating fun, enriching experiences. Household responsibilities are minimal, allowing the nanny to devote their attention to the children's daily activities and well-being.
A background in early childhood education, camps, teaching, or recreational programming would be a wonderful fit.
Schedule & Hours
  • Temporary position
  • Approximately 20-30 hours per week
  • Schedule to be coordinated with the family
  • Estimated Start Date: July 16, 2026
Responsibilities
Childcare
  • Provide attentive, nurturing care for two children, ages 5 and 6.
  • Plan engaging, age-appropriate activities throughout the day.
  • Encourage creativity through arts and crafts, imaginative play, and hands-on projects.
  • Supervise outdoor play and recreational activities.
  • Foster a fun, positive, and safe environment.
  • Promote kindness, independence, and confidence through interactive play.
Activity Planning
  • Organize creative art projects and educational games.
  • Plan outdoor adventures such as parks, nature walks, and backyard activities.
  • Read books, play games, and encourage learning through play.
  • Keep the children active, engaged, and entertained throughout the day.

  • Previous experience caring for young children.
  • Experience as a nanny, camp counselor, teacher, childcare provider, or similar role preferred.
  • Warm, patient, and energetic personality.
  • Creative and enthusiastic about planning activities.
  • Reliable, punctual, and dependable.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • CPR and First Aid certification preferred.
  • Advanced third-party background check required (paid by the client).
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is:
  • Creative, artistic, and enjoys planning fun activities.
  • Patient, nurturing, and engaging.
  • Energetic enough to keep up with two active children.
  • Positive, dependable, and responsible.
  • Able to create a memorable and enjoyable summer experience.
  • Comfortable following the family's dietary preferences and allergy precautions.

French language skills are a wonderful bonus but are not required.
Additional Details
  • Estimated Start Date: July 16, 2026
  • Location: Carlsbad, CA
  • Position Type: Temporary
  • Schedule: Approximately 20-30 hours per week
  • Compensation: $50 per hour
  • Household Style: Casual
  • Live-in / Live-out: Live-out
  • Relocation Assistance: Not provided
  • Benefits: Not provided
Household Duties
  • General Household Duties: No
  • General Childcare: Yes
  • Homework Assistance: No
  • Cooking: No
  • Laundry/Ironing: No
  • Shopping: No
  • Driving/Errands: No
  • Family/Pet Support: No
  • Table Service/Parties: No
Special Notes
  • IMPORTANT: One child has a walnut allergy. Candidates must exercise caution with all food, snacks, and activities involving potential exposure to walnuts.
  • Household follows a gluten-free, lactose-free, egg-free, and walnut-free dietary lifestyle.
  • French language skills are a plus but are not required.
  • Advanced third-party background check required (paid by the client).

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