Full-Time Nanny at Jovie San Mateo, CA

Comunidade Metodista; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Reward points for gifts

CPR/First Aid training

Health care stipend

PTO and holidays

Direct deposit with sick time

Career development

Job summary

Jovie Nannies + Sitters in San Mateo, CA is seeking a full-time nanny to support families with engaging childcare, reading, crafts, and homework help in home settings. You will be part of a team that values meaningful connections and flexible scheduling for after-school care.

Candidates should have at least 1 year of day-to-day childcare experience, 18 years or older, a valid driver’s license, and be comfortable with family communication and professional standards.

Qualifications

• You genuinely enjoy children and are engaging and child-focused.
• Available at least three days per week, 1pm–7pm.
• Able to assist with school homework up to 5th grade Math/English.
• Provide 3 references (2 child-related, 1 character).
• 18 years or older with reliable transportation and license.

Skills

Childcare experience

Communication

Reliability

Driver's license

Homework help

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Full-Time Nanny job at Jovie. San Mateo, CA. Compensation:

• Hourly Wage: $23-$25 per hour
• Overtime Wage: $34.5-$37.5 per hour

Are you a natural with kids? Whether you're a seasoned nanny, babysitter, daycare pro, retired teacher, or simply someone who loves spending time with children, we want YOU on our on-call nanny squad! Forget boring job descriptions — we're about meaningful connections, joyful moments, and making families' lives easier. Ready to dive in? Let’s make magic together!

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. 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!

Real-Life Reviews

“One of the best environments and people-group 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

About You

• You genuinely enjoy children and are an engaging, creative, child-focused individual who is willing to have fun, play, read, do arts and crafts, and similar activities in families' homes
• You value communication with parents and coworkers
• You're available at least three days per week to work between 1pm - 7pm
• You have reliable transportation and a valid driver's license for after-school transportation
• You are able to assist with school homework (up to 5th-grade Math and English assignments)
• You bring at least 1 year of day-to-day childcare experience with children ages infant and up
• You can provide our team with 3 references, 2 related to working with children, paid or unpaid, as well as 1 character reference
• You're at least 18 years of age or older
• Reliability is important to you and families can depend on you

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 and California Trustline
• Enjoy opportunities to advance in the childcare field and have the first chance to be placed with families seeking one consistent nanny
• Health care stipend, PTO, Paid Holidays, and Retirement Savings Matching
• 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
• Opportunities for overtime paid at 1.5 times hourly wage
• Paid training and professional development
• Regular wage increases
• 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

• First Aid and CPR
• High School Diploma or GED

Working Conditions and Requirements

• Work environment will be active, kid-centric and includes clean up of activities
• Part of each day may be spent outside, weather permitting, and will be active play
• 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

Ready to Make a Difference?

Join a team that values YOU! We’re here to make sure you feel supported, appreciated, and excited to bring joy to families in your community. Let’s make childhood magic happen — together!