Sitter (All Areas, Part-Time to Full-Time)

Position Type: Part Time

Position Location: Glenview, IL

Office: Jovie of Chicago | Glenview | Lake Forest | LaGrange IL

Job Description:

  • Are you looking for a rewarding caregiver position that allows you to set your own work hours and offers competitive pay? Join our sitter team and enjoy the freedom of managing your own schedule in a supportive and engaging work environment!

    Our Sitter Position:
    Jovie Chicago | Glenview | Lake Forest | La Grange is currently hiring creative and passionate Role Models who aspire to be a positive influence to young children and students.

    Location:
    We provide care for families located all over the Chicagoland area. Whether you live in Central Chicago, or in the North or South Suburbs, we have positions for you!

    What You’ll Be Doing:
    • Caring for children ages 6 weeks to 13 years (based on your experience)
    • Creating fun, engaging activities — crafts, games, and imaginative play
    • Ensuring a safe, nurturing environment
    • Helping with light clean‑up after meals and playtime
    • Working with a variety of families — no two days are the same!

    What You'll Enjoy:
    Competitive Pay – $17–$21/hr based on experience, availability, work areas
    Flexible Schedules – Work full‑time or part‑time, choose your workdays
    Support You Can Count On – Dedicated management team on-call 24/7
    Growth Opportunities – Childcare guidance, Special event care
    Employee Status – Legal W2 employee with biweekly direct deposit pay
    Perks & Bonuses, including:
    - Free Telehealth access
    - Tuition reimbursement
    - Discounted health club membership
    - Pay increases & onboarding bonuses
    - $15 bonus per shift in some North Suburb zip codes:
    Deerfield 60015, Highland Park 60035, Vernon Hills 60061, Wilmette 60091,
    Lincolnshire 60069, Buffalo Grove 60089, Evanston 60202

    You’ll Thrive in This Role If You:

    • Truly enjoy spending time with children
    • Can engage confidently with infants, toddlers, and kids
    • Build trust quickly with both children and parents
    • Are reliable, communicative, and caring
    • Spanish‑speaking is a plus!

    You May Be a Great Fit If:
    · You are 18+
    · You have prior childcare experience
    · You have two weekdays available Monday–Friday
    · You have reliable transportation; suburban sitters need a personal vehicle
    · You are dependable, communicative and caring
    · You can pass a background check
    • You have a CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain — we help!)

    Who We Are:

    Jovie is a network of qualified nannies and sitters making an impact in their local community. With more than 20 years of experience, we provide nanny and sitter services across 37 states and nearly 200 locations nationwide. Our Chicagoland team is small, mighty, and women-led—and we’re looking for passionate, reliable sitters to join us.

    If you love working with kids and want a flexible role that fits your schedule, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of the Jovie team!

  • Job Benefits:

    • Flexible - Easy to schedule your hours in advance in our app!
    • Free telehealth benefit enrollment as well as health club and AAA discounts
    • Regular Paychecks - No need to worry about asking to be paid or filing paperwor
    • Safe, Vetted families - Every family is screened for your safety
    • Tuition reimbursement

    Job Certifications:

    Salary: 17-21/Hourly

    Education: High School

    Experience: 1 year

    Tell us a little bit about yourself and your childcare experience.

    Must be 18 or older to apply.