Part-Time On-Site Backup Nanny

About Jovie Backup Nanny Role

Jovie is seeking engaging, creative, and flexible individuals to join their on-call team as Backup Nannies, working with multiple families in the San Mateo, CA area. Ideal candidates include those with babysitting, daycare, nanny, or nursery volunteer experience, retired teachers or educators looking for a smaller environment, or individuals wanting to adjust work hours for family or school. This role allows flexibility in scheduling around personal commitments.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide in-home childcare without the need to transport children.
• Perform only basic clean-up related to your activities or children's meals; no additional household chores.
• Care for children ranging from infants to toddlers, with greatest demand for infants under two years old.
• Ensure children's safety while leading age-appropriate, hands-on activities based on your observations of their development.

Compensation and Benefits

• Hourly pay between $23.00 and $26.50.
• Paid training and a provided nanny kit with suitable activities and games for childcare assignments.
• Opportunities for career advancement and priority consideration for full- or part-time consistent nanny placements.
• Paid sick time available for both part-time and full-time schedules.
• Benefits for full-time employees include: medical stipend, paid vacation and holidays, student loan repayment matching, and retirement savings matching.
• Additional perks include mileage stipends, bonuses based on positive feedback, social contests, and community events to foster connection and support.
• Employment on a W-2 basis with unemployment insurance and resume-building experience.

Applicant Requirements

• Minimum age of 18 years.
• Experience with children, paid or unpaid, including mandatory infant care experience.
• Access to reliable transportation.
• Willingness and capability to travel to various family homes in the region.
• Availability to work three or more weekdays in shifts lasting 6 to 8 hours between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m.
• Strong communication skills, responsiveness to the staffing supervisor, and a friendly, positive demeanor when meeting families.