On-Call Childcare Opportunities | Pittsburgh, PA
About The Position
East Wind Nannies is hiring college students for its Caregiver Team to provide backup childcare for families throughout Pittsburgh. Caregivers choose available shifts through the company app, with no fixed weekly schedule, and can work around classes, breaks, and other commitments. The role offers practical childcare experience and may suit students studying education, psychology, nursing, social work, or child development, as well as anyone who enjoys working with children. Shifts typically involve caring for one to three children. Caregivers keep children safe, engaged, and having fun while their parents work. Activities may include games, reading, crafts and creative play, outdoor activities, and preparing simple snacks or meals. The stated start date is August 2026.
Requirements
- Be responsible and dependable.
- Be friendly, warm, and engaging.
- Be comfortable supervising children and leading activities.
- Have strong communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- College students studying education, psychology, nursing, social work, or child development may find the role especially suitable.
- Enjoying being around children.
- Interest in building childcare experience for a future career.
Responsibilities
- Care for one to three children during accepted backup-care shifts.
- Keep children safe, engaged, and having fun while their parents work.
- Supervise children and lead activities such as games, reading, crafts, creative play, and outdoor adventures.
- Prepare simple snacks or meals.
Benefits
- Starting pay of $18–$25 per hour.
- Overtime and bonus opportunities.
- Choose the shifts you want, with no fixed weekly schedule.
- W-2 employment with legal pay and proof of income.
- Direct deposit.
- Workers' compensation protection.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
