Back Up Nanny - Guaranteed Hours

About the role

Jovie is hiring cheerful, attentive babysitters to support local families and care for children across a range of ages in Dayton, OH. This role is designed for someone who enjoys spending active, meaningful time with kids and can adapt to family needs and changing schedules.

Work schedule

The position offers varied scheduling, with work available across 5 days per week and typically totaling 32 to 40 hours weekly. The company aims to match assignments to a schedule that is either steady or flexible. Shifts are not 12 hours long, even though availability is expected between 7:00 AM and 7:00 PM, Monday through Friday.

What the job involves

While on shift, you may plan outdoor play, sing, read, encourage imaginative activities, and serve as a friendly, dependable companion for children. The role also includes managing naps, meals, and daily routines, while keeping children engaged and supported throughout the day.

Compensation and benefits

Employees receive competitive pay along with benefits, guaranteed hours even when a family cancels, and payroll-related benefits such as a yearly W-2, Social Security contributions, paid overtime, sick pay, and an earnings record that can help build a positive financial history.

Employment protections

The company emphasizes agency standards and resume-building experience, along with legal protection from harassment, unpaid work or cancellations, and unsafe working conditions. It also states that it follows labor and industry guidelines closely.

Growth and culture

Jovie says it invests in its staff through on-the-job training, mentoring, and coaching, with room for engaged employees to grow within the organization.

Additional requirements

Candidates should be available at least 5 days per week, Monday through Friday, between 7:00 AM and 7:00 PM. Applicants need 2 or more years of childcare experience, which may be paid or unpaid, and must be able to provide 2 strong references from childcare experience as well as one character reference. The role also calls for a strong commitment to child safety and active, attentive engagement with the children in care.