Part-Time to Full-Time Respite Buddy Jobs in San Diego, CA | Flexible Childcare Position
Jovie of CA, WA, and MN•San Diego, CA
•$18 - $20•Onsite
About The Position
Jovie is hiring compassionate, dependable caregivers to provide in-home respite care for children with support needs throughout the San Diego area. If you have childcare experience and enjoy creating fun, engaging experiences while giving families the support they need, this is a rewarding opportunity to make a lasting impact. Whether you've worked as a nanny, babysitter, daycare teacher, preschool teacher, paraprofessional, camp counselor, or have other professional childcare experience, we'd love to meet you.
Requirements
- At least 1 year of professional childcare experience
- Enjoy working with children of all ages
- Dependable, patient, and engaging
- Communicate well with both children and parents
- Have reliable transportation and a valid driver's license
- Can provide three references (at least two childcare-related and one character reference)
- Are at least 18 years old
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting children with support needs is a plus
- Experience may come from nannying, babysitting, daycare, preschool, after-school programs, camps, church nursery, or other professional childcare settings.
- Volunteer experience working with children is also considered.
Responsibilities
- Provide safe, engaging in-home care for children with support needs
- Create fun activities, including crafts, games, reading, imaginative play, and outdoor activities
- Help children feel safe through patience, consistency, and encouragement
- Support daily routines while maintaining a positive, structured environment
- Communicate with parents about each child's day and individual needs
- Build meaningful relationships with local families
Benefits
- Competitive hourly pay with additional sibling pay opportunities
- Flexible scheduling that fits your lifestyle
- Paid orientation and ongoing professional development
- Employer-sponsored CPR, First Aid, and California Trustline registration
- Direct deposit and legal W-2 employment
- Assignments matched to your availability and close to home whenever possible
- Opportunities to build long-term relationships with local families
- PTO
- paid holidays
- healthcare stipends
- retirement savings matching
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
