After School Sitter in Kirkwood

Jovie of Creve Coeur & St. Charles; Kirkwood (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Jovie of Creve Coeur & St. Charles is seeking an after-school sitter for a 9-year-old in Kirkwood. Schedule is Monday to Friday, 3:00pm–6:00pm, with transportation from Ladue to the Kirkwood home and homework support.

Start ASAP for the 2026-2027 school year. Compensation is $16.00 per hour plus mileage, with a background check required. Reliable, patient caregivers with a valid driver’s license and a safe driving record are preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Valid driver's license and reliable vehicle.
• Willing to transport children as part of duties.
• Background check required.

Responsibilities

• Transport children to and from after school activities.
• Keep a watchful eye to ensure children feel secure and well-protected.
• Prepare snacks as needed to keep everyone energized.
• Become an honorary member of the family by building deep, trusting relationships with parents and kids alike.

Skills

Reliable

Patient

Safe driving

Punctual

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

Jovie is an independently owned, community and purpose-driven organization, that provides caregivers with training, resources and support to develop their childcare skills and confidence on the job. Jovie families need your joy, your sense of fun and your childcare know-how. Jovie has helped thousands of parents find childcare with full or part-time nannies and sitters and emergency back up care.

Rewards of working for Jovie:

• Feel energized
• Have a feeling of belonging
• Collaborate with managers you can trust
• Make a difference in someone's life
• Fun Incentive Bonuses

Requirements to apply:

• Minimum age requirement of 18 years.
• Valid driver's license and reliable vehicle required.
• Must be willing to transport children as part of duties.
• Subject to a mandatory background check.

Responsibilities of Jovie sitters:

• Transport children to and from after school activities..
• Keep a watchful eye to ensure children feel secure and well-protected.
• Prepare snacks as needed to keep everyone energized.
• Become an honorary member of the family by building deep, trusting relationships with parents and kids alike.

Location: Kirkwood (transportation of child from Ladue area during shift)

Schedule: Monday-Friday: 3:00pm-6:00pm

Pay: $16.00/hour + mileage

Start Date: ASAP

Duration: School year 2026-2027

About the Family:

A welcoming family in Kirkwood is looking for a reliable, patient, and kind after-school sitter for their 9-year-old child. If you love working with kids, helping them succeed in school, and don't mind a few wagging tails, they would love to meet you! Needs include a 3:00pm pick-up from school in Ladue, then safely transport the child to the home in Kirkwood, shift to conclude each night at 6:00pm. Guide and support the child to ensure all homework is fully completed by the end of your shift. A "kind but firm" approach mixed with patience works best! Safe driving record and reliable transportation are a must as well as being a non-smoker. Must be comfortable around pets (they have 3 small, friendly dogs!) If you are dependable, encouraging, and looking for a consistent Monday-Friday routine this may the part time job for you!