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Full Time Backup Babysitter

Position Type: Full Time

Position Location: Arlington, VA

Office: Jovie of Arlington

Job Description:

  • Here's the opportunity:

    Bring your care into family homes with Jovie.
    You know how to turn a tough morning into a better day. You can comfort a toddler, make up a game, and help children feel safe. If you love childcare and want to work in family homes, we’d love to meet you.
    Jovie is hiring a Full-Time Backup Babysitter to care for children when a family’s regular childcare is unavailable. You’ll work with different families, bringing kindness, good judgment, and fun to each home.
    What you'll do :
    • Keep children safe and cared for throughout the day.Plan games, crafts, reading, and other age-appropriate activities.
    • Follow family routines for meals, naps, and daily care.
    • Share helpful updates with parents.
    • Tidy the spaces and supplies used during your time with the children.

    What you’ll bring
    • Hands-on childcare experience through babysitting, nannying, or daycare work. A warm, patient approach and a genuine love of working with children. 
    • Reliable availability for full-time work. 
    • Comfort with different homes, routines, and children’s ages. 
    • A dependable way to reach assignments in the Metro DC area. 
    • Clear communication and a willingness to ask questions. 



    Why Jovie?
    You’ll be employed by Jovie, with payroll handled by our team and local support as you work. Tell us your availability and travel range and we’ll share the openings that fit, along with the pay, expected hours, and schedule before you decide.
    Your childcare experience matters here. Whether you’re ready to move beyond the daycare classroom or turn babysitting into your full-time work, we’d love to hear what you’re looking for.

    Hey, you seem great if:
    • Are available to work 5 days a week (Monday- Friday) within the window of 7am-7pm. This ensures we can provide you with a consistent volume of work. Shifts will not be 12 hours long. 
    • Your 2 or more years of experience (paid or unpaid!) working with children means you can provide 2 glowing references to tell us about your childcare experience. And, we’ll want a character reference as well!

    • You’ll have the ability to reach assignments with a safe and reliable vehicle, current First Aid and CPR (or willingness to become certified), up to date vaccinations (including COVID) and a clean background screen.
    • You will want to ensure the safety of the children in your care at all times, and maximize your time with the kiddos with engagement and active attention.


    Our Culture Makes a Difference:
    • We invest in our employees, starting with on-the-job training, and continuing mentoring and coaching. We provide opportunities for our engaged and happy employees to grow with us.
    Apply at 
    https://oli.vi/o0pw2dq Give your care room to grow.  
  • Job Benefits:

      Job Certifications:

      Salary: 19.00-20.00/Hourly

      Education: High School Diploma

      Experience: 2 yrs.

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

      Must be 18 or older to apply.