On-Call Nanny & Babysitter
About The Position
Jovie of Reno–Tahoe is hiring dependable, experienced nannies and babysitters for childcare assignments in family homes around Reno, Sparks, Tahoe, and Truckee. The role provides flexible scheduling based on the applicant’s availability, with priority consideration for candidates who can work blocks between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. and those available during the holiday season. Tahoe and Truckee assignments may include travel incentive opportunities, with pay and travel arrangements explained before candidates commit. The employer provides scheduling and family-coordination support through a local office, as well as paid onboarding and professional development. Pay is $17–$25 per hour, depending on experience, assignment, and applicable incentives. Nannies and sitters provide attentive, engaging childcare in family homes. They plan age-appropriate activities, follow family routines, prepare children’s meals as needed, and keep play areas tidy, helping children feel safe, supported, and engaged. The role is W-2 employment and includes telehealth access through the benefits program, subject to eligibility and terms, mileage support for qualifying travel under company policy, and paid sick time and PTO opportunities subject to policies and eligibility.
Requirements
- At least two years of childcare experience.
- Dependable transportation and reliable communication.
- Strong childcare references.
- Willingness to complete background and driving-record screening.
- Current CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain it.
Nice To Haves
- Availability in blocks between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m.; applicants do not need to be available for the entire 12-hour window.
- Availability throughout the holiday season.
- Willingness to accept Tahoe/Truckee assignments.
Responsibilities
- Provide attentive, engaging childcare in family homes.
- Plan age-appropriate activities.
- Follow family routines.
- Prepare children’s meals as needed.
- Keep play areas tidy.
- Communicate reliably and coordinate with the local office and families as needed.
- For eligible Tahoe and Truckee assignments, travel to those regions; the office monitors road conditions and communicates with families when roads become impassable.
Benefits
- Competitive pay of $17–$25 per hour, depending on experience, assignment, and applicable incentives.
- Travel incentive opportunities for eligible Tahoe/Truckee assignments.
- W-2 employment with employer tax withholding and workers’ compensation coverage.
- Telehealth access through the benefits program, subject to eligibility and terms.
- Paid onboarding and professional development.
- Flexible scheduling based on shared availability.
- Mileage support for qualifying travel under company policy.
- Paid sick time and PTO opportunities, subject to applicable policies and eligibility.
- Local-office support with assignment coordination, concern resolution, and family communication.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
