Part-Time to Full-Time Sitter

Jovie; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Jovie is seeking an on-site sitter in the Greater Chicago Area for a role that can grow from part-time to full-time. You will provide attentive, age-appropriate care, support daily routines, and maintain a safe environment. Clear communication with parents about schedules and needs is essential, along with reliable, punctual attendance.

The position offers flexible hours across evenings and weekends, with opportunities to transition as family and event needs evolve.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated childcare experience, including caring for infants, toddlers, school-age children, or multiple children at once.
• Strong safety and supervision skills, including awareness of child safety practices and the ability to respond calmly in emergencies.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for interacting with children, families, and event staff.
• Reliability and professionalism, including punctuality, consistent follow-through, and respect for family privacy and house rules.
• Flexibility to work varying schedules, including evenings, weekends, and occasional holidays, in different home and event settings.
• Ability to engage children in age-appropriate activities, support homework or learning tasks, and manage routines with patience and empathy.
• Comfort working on-site across the Greater Chicago Area, with reliable transportation to and from assignments.
• Must meet local and company requirements, which may include background checks, reference checks, and eligibility to work in the U.S.
• CPR and First Aid certification or willingness to obtain these certifications is strongly preferred.
• Previous experience in babysitting, nanny roles, early childhood education, camp counseling, or similar caregiving positions is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide attentive, age-appropriate care to children in private homes or at events.
• Support daily routines such as meals, playtime, homework, and bedtime.
• Maintain a safe, engaging environment and follow each family’s guidelines.
• Communicate clearly with parents about schedules, activities, and child needs.
• Maintain reliable, punctual attendance and professional conduct.

Skills

Childcare experience

Safety awareness

Communication

Reliability

Flexibility

Activity planning

On-site availability

Background checks

CPR/First Aid

Event childcare

Job description

Company Description

Jovie is a trusted childcare provider focused on supporting modern families with professional, vetted nannies and sitters. The company manages screening, hiring, training, and payroll, helping families quickly connect with caregivers who feel like part of the family. Jovie’s services extend beyond in-home care to event childcare for corporate functions, weddings, and professional sports teams, as well as center staffing and employer-subsidized back-up care. Formerly known as College Nannies and Sitters, Jovie has over 20 years of experience and has served more than 350,000 families in 150 territories across the United States. Jovie is a wholly owned subsidiary of Bright Horizons Family of Childcare Solutions.

Role Description

This Part-Time to Full-Time Sitter role is an on-site position based in the Greater Chicago Area.

Day-to-day responsibilities include providing attentive, age-appropriate care to children, supporting daily routines such as meals, playtime, homework, and bedtime, and maintaining a safe, engaging environment. Sitters may care for children in private homes or at events, following each family’s or client’s guidelines and preferences. The role involves clear communication with parents and guardians about schedules, activities, and child needs, as well as reliable, punctual attendance. This position can grow from part-time to full-time hours based on availability, performance, and family or event needs.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated childcare experience, including caring for infants, toddlers, school-age children, or multiple children at once.
• Strong safety and supervision skills, including awareness of child safety practices and the ability to respond calmly in emergencies.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for interacting with children, families, and event staff.
• Reliability and professionalism, including punctuality, consistent follow-through, and respect for family privacy and house rules.
• Flexibility to work varying schedules, including evenings, weekends, and occasional holidays, in different home and event settings.
• Ability to engage children in age-appropriate activities, support homework or learning tasks, and manage routines with patience and empathy.
• Comfort working on-site across the Greater Chicago Area, with reliable transportation to and from assignments.
• Must meet local and company requirements, which may include background checks, reference checks, and eligibility to work in the U.S.
• CPR and First Aid certification or willingness to obtain these certifications is strongly preferred.
• Previous experience in babysitting, nanny roles, early childhood education, camp counseling, or similar caregiving positions is beneficial.