Back Up Nanny - Guaranteed Hours

Jovie; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 16,531 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Yearly W-2 payroll

Supportive team

Job summary

Jovie is seeking upbeat babysitters to support local families and care for children of all ages. Work 20–40 hours weekly with flexible 3–7 day schedules, including mornings and after‑school hours.

You’ll organize activities, handle naps and meals, and be a trusted buddy to kids and parents. Ideal candidates have 2+ years of childcare, two strong references, a valid background check, a reliable vehicle, and current First Aid/CPR (or willingness to obtain).

Qualifications

• 2+ years of childcare experience with references.
• Ability to provide two glowing references and a character reference.
• Reliable vehicle, valid background check, and up‑to‑date vaccinations (including COVID).
• Current First Aid and CPR certification or willingness to become certified.

Responsibilities

• Care for children of all ages, including naps, meals and schedules.
• Organize outdoor activities, read books, sing songs and encourage imaginative play.
• Maintain safety and engage children with age‑appropriate activities.
• Communicate with families and follow care plans.

Skills

Childcare experience

References

First Aid CPR

Vehicle required

Background check

Vaccinations including COVID

Job description

Here’s the opportunity:

Jovie is looking for upbeat, engaging babysitters to provide support to loving local families while caring for children of all ages! A variety of schedules for work is available, working from 3 – 7 days a week, resulting in 20–40 hours per week. We find work that fits your schedule, whether your schedule is consistent or fluid. When on the job, you’ll organize outdoor adventures, sing songs, read books, find opportunities for imaginative play, or just be a buddy. You’ll handle naps, meals and schedules. Each day you will make a difference in a child’s (and a parent’s) life! Now that feels great!

We're Here for Local Families, and We're Here for you:

One of Glassdoor’s Top Places to Work, Jovie offers the nation’s most respected professional resource for in‑home childcare! We’ve built a supportive, compassionate and extraordinary culture designed to match our amazing caregivers. Our families are awesome, so you will love fulfilling our mission of Building Stronger Families. Our in‑office support staff means that we’re a phone call or a text away and happy to assist however we can, whenever you need us.

Our Sitters Love Our:

• Flexible Hours. Enter your availability into our mobile app and edit it whenever something comes up! We can work with students with an irregular class schedule, creative professionals who want to take short gigs, and young professionals who need additional income as they work toward the career of their dreams.
• Networking Opportunities. Our families work at a variety of businesses: from hospitals to universities; tech companies or national retailers, we support families across the country and across all professions. We love hearing about the opportunities presented to our sitters because of the bond they built with the families they work with!
• Payroll Benefits. Yearly W‑2, social security benefits, paid overtime, sick pay, and an earning history used for building and maintaining positive financial history.
• Agency Standards and Resume‑building Employment. Legal protection from harassment, non‑payment for hours worked or cancellations, and unsafe working conditions. We’ve got your back and we stay current with labor and industry standard guidelines.
• Safe Workplace Environment. As we continue to monitor the progression of COVID‑19, our top priority is the health and safety of our caregivers and families. We are following updates and guidance from the CDC, as well as state and local authorities, and staying informed on best practices.

Hey, You Seem Great!

• Being available to work at least 3 days a week (Monday‑Saturday) from 7am‑7pm ensures we can provide you with a consistent volume of work. After‑school hours are also available. Looking for really part time? We can get you into our weekend sitter program working 4+ hour shifts a few weekend days per month.
• 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.