Part‑Time Sitter

Overview

Now Hiring:
Part‑Time Sitter – Flexible Weekday Hours | Starting at $17/hr

Compensation
Hourly wage: $17/hr with Bi-Annual Wage Increases + Gas Reimbursement

Make a Difference. Build Your Skills. Love Your Job.

Have you worked as a babysitter, daycare worker, nanny, or church nursery volunteer? Are you a retired teacher or teaching professional who is seeking a small environment rather than a classroom? Are you known as the family’s favorite Auntie? If this sounds like you, we welcome you to our babysitter team. Jovie of Phoenix is looking for reliable, engaging, and safety‑focused sitters to support families within your area.

If you enjoy working with children (within the ages of 1YO - 13YO) and want a flexible role that fits your life, this is a great opportunity to gain experience, earn steady income, and make a positive impact.

• Flexible scheduling:
  Choose two full consistent weekdays that work for you
• Competitive pay:
  Starting at $17/hr, paid bi‑weekly
• Gas reimbursement: IRS rate for eligible drives
• Supportive team:
  Local managers, training, and coaching
• Growth opportunities:
  Performance‑based raises twice a year
• Meaningful work:
  Every shift brings new families and new experiences

Provide independent, in‑home care for infants, toddlers, and school‑age children

• Engage kids in age‑appropriate, safe, and fun activities
• Support daily routines: meals, naps, playtime, bedtime
• Prepare bottles, snacks, and simple meals following family instructions
• Transport children safely when needed (reliable vehicle required)
• Maintain a safe environment and handle minor first‑aid needs
• Follow family preferences to ensure a great experience

Assignments are matched within a 30‑mile radius of your home to keep commutes reasonable.

• Caregivers with experience outside their own family, such as nannying, daycare, church nursery, camps, or babysitting for non‑family clients
• Sitters who may also have family experience, but who have supported children in other settings as well
• Reliable communicators who show up on time
• People confident caring for children independently
• Those wanting consistent weekday hours with flexibility

• 1+ year of childcare experience, which may include nannying, babysitting for non‑family clients, daycare, church nursery, camps, or similar roles
• Family experience is welcome as additional background, but applicants must also have experience caring for children outside their own family
• 2–3 childcare references, which may include a mix of professional and family references
• CPR/First Aid or willingness to obtain
• Valid driver’s license + reliable transportation
• Must be 18+
• Availability for two consistent weekdays between 7AM–7PM
• Comfortable with variable weekly hours (5–20 hrs/week typical)

• Starting pay: $17/hr
• W‑2 employment
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance for eligible employees
• Sick pay
• Rewards program with gift card incentives
• Bi‑annual raises based on performance

Since 2001, Jovie (formerly College Nannies + Sitters) has helped families find dependable, trained, and engaging caregivers. Now part of Bright Horizons, we offer flexible work, great benefits, and a supportive team across the U.S.

If you’re a dependable caregiver looking for flexible, meaningful part‑time work, we’d love to meet you.