Summer Daytime Sitter Teen Special Needs

Location

Kirkwood, MO 63122

Monday - Friday 9:00am-3:00pm

$16.00/hour

Specific weeks May - August 2026

Sweet Kirkwood Family seeks a patient and active sitter for their teenage son with special needs. Experience with special needs is preferred, but not required. Family will need help several weeks throughout the summer, 9:00am-3:00pm. Shifts will include encouraging the child to do as much for himself as possible, while assuring his safety during the activities he enjoys. Sitter will be asked to transport the child to different venues for activities such as mini-golf, swimming, parks, stores, etc.

Sitter should be comfortable participating in said activities which would also include swimming.

Direct Care - Direct supervision of 17 year old with special needs; child is capable, just needs support

Safety - Ensure the safety and well-being of children in your care including transportation and supervision while on outings

Meal Prep - Assisting child with preparation of simple meals.

Light Clean-up - Restore the kitchen and play areas after meals

Depth - Get to know a family and develop a relationship to establish trust

• Must be 18 years or older
• Must have a valid driver’s license with regular access to a vehicle and ability to transport children in said vehicle as needed.
• Must consent to a background screening.

Jovie is a community and purpose-driven organization that provides our caregivers with training, resources and support to help them develop their childcare skills and confidence on the job. For over 20 years, Jovie has offered childcare to families across 37 states and almost 200 locations across the U.S. Our 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.

• Steady Paycheck - Competitive pay and work you can rely on
• Support - A management team and connection to a community of caregivers
• Training - Childcare guidance, training and professional development
• Growth - Opportunities for training and professional development
• Assurance - We screen and vet each family looking for childcare
• Perks & Bonuses - fun incentive bonuses

If you’re a professional, caring sitter who values clear communication, early development, and a structured, supportive environment, we’d love to hear from you!

Jovie provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, gender identity, and expression or genetics.