Special Needs Sitter - Flexible Hours

Job Description:

• Compensation:
  $17.50–$20.50/hr + $2/hour for each additional child
  
  
  Are you passionate about working with children and want to make a meaningful difference? We’re hiring caring and dependable individuals for part-time positions on our respite care team! Support neurodivergent children and teens, including those with autism, Down syndrome, and cerebral palsy, while gaining experience and bringing joy to local families. Have you worked as a babysitter, daycare worker, nanny, or church nursery volunteer? Maybe you're known as the family’s favorite Auntie? If this sounds like you, we’d love to welcome you to our babysitter team! Most assignments are Monday through Friday. Several part-time positions are available now in your area, ranging from 15–20+ hours per week.  If you’re engaging, communicative, and friendly, this could be your perfect opportunity. Text NANNY to 206-752-6917 to apply and schedule your interview in under 3 minutes!
  
  
  
  Regional Center Special Programs:
  

  • Currently running commute mileage reimbursement
  • Special programs are subject to change based on regional center policy
  • A supportive team environment with training and hands-on guidance
  • Legal employment with direct deposit pay
  • A meaningful opportunity to help families and neurodivergent children thrive

  
  
  About you:
  

  • You genuinely enjoy working with children and are an engaging, creative, child-focused individual who loves play, arts & crafts, reading, and supporting learning through fun
  • You have experience with special needs in any capacity (a huge plus!)
  • You bring childcare or nanny experience—references may come from paid or unpaid work
  • You’re open to working with multiple families in various home environments
  • You have reliable and insured transportation to travel across San Diego County
  • You have a cell phone with data to manage schedules and job info via an app
  • You’re available for part-time or full-time shifts between 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • You’re comfortable with example sitter shifts such as:

  
  • 12:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • 2:30 pm–6:30 pm
  • 12:30 pm–8:30 pm
  
  
  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. We are an approved respite provider for families throughout San Diego County, offering both ongoing weekly placements and flexible “on-call” assignments. 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! 🌈
  
  Working Conditions and Requirements:
  

  • The work environment will be active, kid-centric, and include 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

  
  
  Real Life Reviews:
  “One of the best environments and people groups 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
  Text NANNY to 206-752-6917 to apply and schedule your interview in under 3 minutes.
  
  
  
  

Job Benefits:

• 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
• 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 assignments
• My Jovie App for setting your schedule and keeping assignment details organized
• Paid training and professional development
• Regular wage increases
• Shift to a Full Time Schedule and be eligible for Health care stipend, PTO, Paid Holidays, and Retirement Savings Matching
• 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

Job Certifications:

• CPR and First Aid
• High School Diploma or GED

Salary: 17.50-20.50/Hourly

Education: High school

Experience: 1+