Job Description:
Make a Difference for Neurodivergent Children & Their Families
Jovie is hiring compassionate, dependable caregivers to provide in-home respite care for children with disabilities and neurodivergent children throughout San Diego. This rewarding part-time position is perfect for childcare professionals, behavior technicians, special education aides, nursing students, and experienced caregivers who are looking for meaningful after-school work with flexible scheduling.
Pay: $18-$20/hour + $2/hour for each additional sibling in your care
Click here to apply and schedule your interview in under 3 minutes.
What You'll Do
• Provide safe, engaging in-home care for children with support needs
• Create fun activities, including crafts, games, reading, imaginative play, and outdoor activities
• Help children feel safe through patience, consistency, and encouragement
• Support daily routines while maintaining a positive, structured environment
• Communicate with parents about each child's day and individual needs
• Build meaningful relationships with local families
Schedule
• Part-time and full-time opportunities available
• Flexible scheduling based on your availability
• Assignments with vetted local families throughout the San Diego area
• Daytime, evening, and weekend opportunities may be available
You'll Be a Great Fit for This Job If You:
• Have at least 1 year of professional childcare experience
• Enjoy working with children of all ages
• Experience supporting children with support needs is a plus
• Are dependable, patient, and engaging
• Communicate well with both children and parents
• Have reliable transportation and a valid driver's license
• Can provide three references (at least two childcare-related and one character reference)
• Are at least 18 years old
Good to know: Experience may come from nannying, babysitting, daycare, preschool, after-school programs, camps, church nursery, or other professional childcare settings. Volunteer experience working with children is also considered.
Why Work with Jovie?
• Competitive hourly pay with additional sibling pay opportunities
• Flexible scheduling that fits your lifestyle
• Paid orientation and ongoing professional development
• Employer-sponsored CPR, First Aid, and California Trustline registration
• Direct deposit and legal W-2 employment
• Assignments matched to your availability and close to home whenever possible
• Opportunities to build long-term relationships with local families
Eligible full-time team members may also receive PTO, paid holidays, healthcare stipends, and retirement savings matching.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Do I need experience working with children who have support needs?
A: No. While experience is preferred, it's not required. We welcome caregivers with strong childcare experience who are patient, compassionate, and eager to learn.
Q: Will I work with one family or multiple families?
A: Assignments vary depending on family needs, your availability, and scheduling preferences.
Q: What ages will I care for?
A: Assignments may include infants, toddlers, school-age children, and teens, depending on your experience and family needs.
Q: Are benefits available?
A: Eligible full-time team members may receive PTO, paid holidays, healthcare stipends, and retirement savings matching.
Q: What happens after I apply?
A: Our recruiting team will review your application and schedule an interview. After completing screening and reference checks, qualified candidates receive an offer to join the team. You'll attend Orientation and Training on the Jovie Way before being matched with families that fit your experience and availability. Pay dates are every two weeks.
Physical Requirements
• Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds safely
• Frequently bend, squat, reach, and get up and down from the floor
• Participate in active indoor and outdoor play
• Respond calmly and safely to changing situations
Ready to Apply?
If you're looking for a rewarding childcare position where you can make a meaningful difference for children and families, we'd love to hear from you.
Click here to apply and schedule your interview in under 3 minutes.- 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
- Legal pay with bi-weekly direct deposit; accrued sick time; Worker’s Comp insurance
- Meet new families and build requested and repeat
- My Jovie App for setting your schedule and keeping assignment details organized
- Paid training and professional development
- 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
- CPR and First Aid
- High School Diploma or GED
Job Benefits:
Job Certifications:
Salary: 18-20/Hourly
Education: High School Diploma or GED
Experience: 1+ year Special Needs
