Part-time Nanny in Irvine, CA for a Newborn and 8-year-old

Job Description:

• Family Location: 
  • 92603

  
  Summary:
  
  A bit about us:
  
  We are a calm, kind, and academically-minded family who values honesty, logic, and clear communication. We prioritize respectful language, emotional awareness, and kindness in our home. We’re looking for a trusted partner to provide nurturing care and support for our growing family.
  
  Our baby boy will make his debut around mid-April and we can’t wait to meet him!
  
  Our 8-year-old enjoys art, imaginative play, bike rides to the park, and practicing piano daily. She is sensitive, sweet, and gets along really well with people who are gentle and kind. She goes to a Japanese school on Saturdays which is the reason we’d love a nanny who is bilingual in Japanese and English.
  
  A bit about you:
  
  You are warm, patient, and genuinely caring—especially with children who may feel anxious in new situations. You are bilingual in Japanese and English, experienced with newborns (0–12 months), and confident supporting infant routines. You communicate transparently with parents, prioritize safety, and work well as a team. You enjoy engaging children in art, reading, imaginative play, and meaningful connection.
  
  Job Duties:
  
  Provide attentive newborn care beginning at approximately 2 weeks old, support feeding, diapering, bathing, and safe sleep routines, pick up infant from daycare beginning week drive children as needed engage 8-year-old in creative play, reading, and limited screen-time activities, support daily piano practice (bonus if musically inclined), complete children’s laundry, warm pre-prepared meals as needed
  
  maintain a tidy child-focused environment, follow no-screen policy for infant and limited screen use for school-age child.
  
  Position Highlights:
  
  

  • W-2 Payroll
  • Guaranteed Hours
  • Negotiable Health Stipend
  • Accrued Sick Pay
  • Long-term Outlook
  • Pet-free Home
  • No Cooking Required

  
  
  Qualifications:
  
  3 years of childcare experience (minimum), newborn experience (0–12 months required), some experience with school-age children, fluent in Japanese and English (strongly preferred), infant CPR certification (or willingness to obtain), valid driver’s license and clean driving record, reliable personal vehicle that you are comfortable driving children in, willing to complete driving and drug screens, and comfortable working when children are mildly ill.
  
  Set yourself apart:
  
  • Piano skills or musical background
  
  • Strong understanding of child development
  
  • Experience easing anxiety in children
  
  • Organized, structured, and proactive communication style
  
  Schedule: Monday-Friday (4-8p)
  
  OR
  
  Sunday-Thursday (Sundays could be 8 hours long and Monday-Thursday (4-8p)
  
  Estimated Start Date: 4/20/26!
  
  *Schedule requires flexibility for the first 6 weeks if possible.
  
  Pay: $26-$35 an hour (based on experience and bilingual qualifications)
  
  **All applicants must first interview with a Jovie specialist. Qualifying applicants will meet the family prior to being hired.
  
  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
  
  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

  
  
  Essential Physical Requirements:
  
  

  • 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

  
  
  Text NANNY to 206-752-6917 to apply and schedule your interview in under 3 minutes.
  
  

Job Benefits:

• Accrued Sick Pay
• Guaranteed Hours
• Long-Term Outlook
• W-2 Payroll

Job Certifications:

• Clean Driving Record
• Drivers License
• First Aid and CPR
• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum age 17.5 years

Salary: 26-35/Hourly

Education: High School Diploma

Experience: 3 years of childcare experience (minimum), newborn experience (0–12 months required), some experience with school-age children