Job Description

Compensation:

• Hourly Wage: $18-$20 per hour
• Overtime Wage: $27-$30 per hour

Are you a natural with kids? Whether you're a seasoned nanny, babysitter, daycare pro, retired teacher, or simply someone who loves spending time with children, we want YOU on our on-call nanny squad! Forget boring job descriptions — we're about meaningful connections, joyful moments, and making families' lives easier. Ready to dive in? Let’s make magic together!

About us:

For more than 20 years, Jovie Nannies + Sitters has been a trusted partner for parents seeking childcare solutions from full or part-time nannies to fun-filled sitters to on-call backup childcare. Join us if you're ready for a rewarding journey! Jovie is all about community and purpose, providing nannies and sitters with training, resources, and support to boost their childcare skills and confidence. Jovie provides equal employment opportunities to all – we celebrate diversity! 🌈

Real-Life Reviews:

“One of the best environments and people-group that I have ever worked for.” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Google

“Jovie has great management and safe families.” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Indeed

“This job has been a godsend as it got my foot in the door in the childcare industry and has sustained me living on my own.” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Glassdoor

About You:

• You genuinely enjoy children and are an engaging, creative, child-focused individual who is willing to have fun, play, read, do arts and crafts, and similar activities in families' homes
• You value communication with parents and coworkers
• You’re available at least three days per week to work between 7am - 7pm
• You have a reliable vehicle and a valid driver's license for transportation
  You are able to assist with school homework (up to 5th-grade Math and English assignments)
• You bring at least 1 year of day-to-day childcare experience with children ages infant and up
• You can provide our team with 3 references, 2 related to working with children, paid or unpaid, as well as 1 character reference
• You’re at least 18 years of age or older
• Reliability is important to you and families can depend on you
  

Job Benefits:

• Earn Reward points for gift cards to Target, Door Dash, Lululemon, Starbucks and more through family feedback, taking last minute shifts, on-time arrival, and special contests
• Employer-sponsored CPR/First Aid and California Trustline
• Enjoy opportunities to advance in the childcare field and have the first chance to be placed with families seeking one consistent nanny
• Health care stipend, PTO, Paid Holidays, and Retirement Savings Matching
• Legal pay with bi-weekly direct deposit; accrued sick time; Worker’s Comp insurance
• Meet new families and build requested and repeat assignments
• My Jovie App for setting your schedule and keeping assignment details organized
• Opportunities for overtime paid at 1.5 times hourly wage
• Paid training and professional development
• Regular wage increases
• Support from our experienced staffing team who works to get you all the hours you need! Or view our calendar of open assignments and self-select the jobs you want
• Support, mentorship, team atmosphere, and engaged leadership
• Vetted families who value the professional care that comes from a professional placement agency
• Work within pre-determined locations and with favorite families
• You’ll receive a Kid-Kit filled with age-appropriate activities and games that you will bring to childcare assignments
  

Job Certifications:

• First Aid and CPR
• High School Diploma or GED
  

Working Conditions and Requirements:

• Work environment will be active, kid-centric and includes clean up of activities
• Part of each day may be spent outside, weather permitting, and will be active play
• Position involves regular lifting, bending, squatting, reaching and pushing
• Must be able to lift 35 pounds safely
• Must be able to get up from and down to the floor numerous times throughout the day
• Will need to be able to react quickly to certain situations
• May need to react to emergent situations in a calm, effective and safe manner
  

Ready to Make a Difference?

Join a team that values YOU! We’re here to make sure you feel supported, appreciated, and excited to bring joy to families in your community.

Let’s make childhood magic happen — together!