Are you the kind of person who's had a blast babysitting, rocking it as a camp counselor, being a stellar nanny, or nurturing young minds as a childcare teacher? Do you have an unwavering passion for children but need the flexibility to juggle school or family commitments? We've got the perfect opportunity for you!
At Jovie- A Bright Horizons Company, we're looking for incredible individuals to be a part of our backup care nanny team. No more rigid nine-to-five, it's time to make childcare a blast!
Back-Up Care (BUC) Nanny Position at Jovie- A Bright Horizons Company
As a Back-Up Care Nanny, you’ll play a crucial role in providing reliable and flexible childcare support. Here are the key details:
What you get!
- Weekly Steady Paycheck - $25-$27/hr
- All new hires are eligible for a $250 bonus based on the following criteria- successfully staff and work a total of 6 cases in the first 2 weeks of employment with great survey results.
- Support - A management team and connection to a community of caregivers
- Training – Childcare guidance, training, and professional development
- Growth - Opportunities for training and professional development
- Assurance – We screen and vet each family looking for childcare
What This Job Looks Like:- Engage - Care for children between ages six weeks and 13 years (based on your experience)
- Play – Have fun with age-appropriate games, crafts, and activities while you’re with the kids
- Safety - Ensure the safety and well-being of children in your care
- Meal Prep – Put together meals and snacks for children during your time with them
- Light Clean-up - Restore the kitchen and play areas after food and fun (with age-appropriate assistance from the kids)
- Variety - Work with and meet many different parents and kids as a sitter
Ideal Nanny
Work Schedule:- You’ll have open availability Monday through Friday.
- Your hours will fall between 7:00 AM and 7:00 PM.
Note that this doesn’t mean you’ll work the entire 12-hour shift; your earliest start time will be 7:00 AM, and your latest end time will be 7:00 PM.
Availability:- Initially, you’ll need to be available anytime within the 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM window.
- Flexibility is essential, as you may be called upon for last-minute care.
Shift Duration:- Most shifts are 8 hours, although you must be comfortable working 4-6 hour shifts.
Booking System:- We use a smartphone app for scheduling.
- Caregivers input their availability in advance.
- Our vetted Families can book your services through the app.
Last-Minute Care:- Be prepared for same-day bookings at times.
If you’re available and have open slots, families may book you just 4 hours before the scheduled care.
Flexibility:- Adaptability is key.
- You’ll work with different families, potentially each day.
However, there is also a chance to build relationships with repeat families who may request you back.
Additional Qualifications
Nannies must pass state and company background checks. Experience and educational requirements include:- At least 18 years of age with high school diploma or GED.
- Demonstrated experience working with children.
- Reliable transportation and cell phone
- As per California State Requirements for childcare in-home providers- all candidates will be required to complete the Trustline BGC-more information upon offer (cost be will at the expense of Jovie, a Bright Horizons Company)
Who We Are:
- Jovie has helped thousands of parents find childcare with full or part-time nannies, on-demand sitters or emergency backup childcare. Jovie is a community and purpose-driven organization that provides our caregivers with training, resources and support to help them develop their childcare skills and confidence on the job. Contact us today if you’re ready for work with kids that you’ll love.
Jovie provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, gender identity, and expression or genetics.
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Last updated on Nov 1, 2024