Part-Time Inclusive Caregiver Jobs in Cupertino, CA | Flexible Childcare Position

Position Type: Part-Time to Full-TimePosition Location: Sunnyvale, CAOffice: Jovie of San FranciscoLove Working with Children?Jovie is hiring compassionate, dependable caregivers to provide in-home respite care for children and teens with special needs throughout the Sunnyvale area. If you have childcare experience and enjoy creating fun, engaging experiences while providing meaningful support to families, this is a rewarding opportunity to make a lasting difference.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.Pay: $20-$24/hour + $2/hour for each additional sibling in your careText RESPITE to 206-752-6917 to apply and schedule your interview in under 3 minutes.What You'll Do• Provide safe, compassionate, and engaging in-home care for children with special needs• Create fun and age-appropriate activities, including crafts, games, reading, imaginative play, and outdoor activities• Help children feel safe, supported, and comfortable through patience, consistency, and encouragement• Support daily routines while maintaining a positive and structured environment• Build meaningful relationships with children and families• Communicate with parents and caregivers about each child's day and individual needs• Provide respite support that gives families meaningful time to recharge while their children are in caring handsSchedule• Part-time and full-time opportunities available• Flexible scheduling based on your availability• Weekly placements with consistent families may be available• Weekday afternoon and evening assignments, typically between 12 PM-8 PM• Weekend assignments, typically between 8 AM-10 PM• Occasional shifts with different families are also available• Caregivers can self-select available assignments through the Jovie App• Many assignments are approximately 4 hours, with opportunities to work additional shifts for more hoursYou'll Be a Great Fit for This Job If You:• Have at least 1 year of professional childcare experience• Are compassionate, patient, dependable, and engaging• Enjoy working with children of different ages and abilities• Have experience supporting children with special needs, autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, or other support needs — a plus, but not required• Enjoy creating fun, creative, and engaging experiences for children• Communicate well with both children and parents• Have reliable, insured transportation and a valid driver's license• Have a cell phone with data to accept and record assignments• Can provide childcare references from paid or unpaid childcare experiences• Are at least 18 years oldGood to know: Experience may come from nannying, babysitting, daycare, preschool, after-school programs, camps, church nursery, special education settings, ABA, or other childcare environments. Volunteer experience working with children is also considered.Special needs experience does not have to come from a formal job. Experience supporting a sibling, family friend, volunteer program, classroom, or community organization can also be valuable.Why Work with Jovie?• Competitive hourly pay of $20-$24/hour• Additional $2/hour for each sibling in your care• Flexible scheduling that fits your availability• Weekly placements with consistent families when available• Opportunities to work with multiple local families• Paid orientation and ongoing professional development• Employer-sponsored CPR and First Aid training• California TrustLine registration support• Direct deposit and legal W-2 employment• Assignments matched to your availability and location whenever possible• Support from the Jovie team throughout your employment• Opportunities to build meaningful, long-term relationships with children and familiesEligible full-time team members may also receive PTO, paid holidays, healthcare stipends, and retirement savings matching.Frequently Asked QuestionsDo I need experience working with children with special needs?No. While special needs experience is a plus, it is not required. We welcome caregivers with strong childcare experience who are patient, compassionate, dependable, and eager to learn.Will I work with one family or multiple families?Assignments vary depending on family needs, your availability, and scheduling preferences. Some caregivers work consistently with the same families, while others choose occasional assignments with different families.What ages will I care for?Assignments may include infants, toddlers, school-age children, and teens, depending on your experience and family needs.Are benefits available?Eligible full-time team members may receive PTO, paid holidays, healthcare stipends, and retirement savings matching.What happens after I apply?Our recruiting team will review your application and schedule an interview. After completing the required screening and reference checks, qualified candidates receive an offer to join the team. You'll then attend Orientation and Training on the Jovie Way before being matched with families that fit your experience and availability. Pay dates are every two weeks.Physical Requirements• Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds safely• Frequently bend, squat, reach, push, and get up and down from the floor• Participate in active indoor and outdoor play, weather permitting• React quickly to changing situations• Respond calmly, effectively, and safely to emergent situationsWorking EnvironmentJovie caregivers work in active, child-focused home environments. Care may include setting up and cleaning up activities, participating in active play, spending time outdoors when weather permits, and supporting children through their daily routines.Ready to Make a Difference?If you're a compassionate and dependable caregiver looking for a rewarding childcare position where you can support children and provide meaningful relief to families, we'd love to hear from you.Text RESPITE to 206-752-6917 and schedule your interview in under 3 minutes.Salary: $20-$24/hour + $2/hour for each additional siblingEducation: High School Diploma or GEDExperience: 1+ year professional childcare experience preferred

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