Los Angeles Area Childcare Providers Needed - PT/FT - Flexible Schedule

Join Our Back-Up Childcare Team with Sitter Scout!

Sitter Scout is excited to welcome skilled and caring childcare professionals to our Back-Up Care team. As a trusted Bright Horizons agency partner, we provide in-home childcare for families across the Greater Los Angeles area.

Compensation: $21.00–$27.00 per hour, plus opportunities for bonuses.

What We’re Looking For:

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Availability for at least 3 weekdays (M–F) during typical work hours (7:00am–7:00pm).
• Flexible and comfortable accepting assignments on short notice.
• At least 6 months of consistent availability.
• Minimum of 2 years of hands-on childcare experience, including caring for newborns and infants.
• Able to provide at least 3 childcare references.
• Reliable transportation required; mileage reimbursement offered for travel beyond 40 miles roundtrip (up to 100 miles max).
• Willingness to work in homes with pets (exceptions can be discussed if needed).
• Proactive, dependable, and well-organized personality.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain certification).
• Must successfully pass a comprehensive background check.

How to Apply:
Submit your application through Indeed and complete all pre-interview questions. We’re excited to learn more about you and your childcare experience!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $21.00 - $27.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Referral program

Application Question(s):

• Do you have an insured and reliable car?
• Do you have experience working with newborns/infants? If yes, how many months/years experience do you have?
• Are you at least 18 years of age?
• What city are you currently living in?
• Please give a brief timeline of your childcare experience (professional or personal).
• Would you be able to provide a minimum of two childcare references? (People who you have provided childcare for who are not members of your family)
• What days/hours are you available to work each week?
• How long do you expect to have this availability?
• When would you be able to start?
• Would you be willing to commute over 40 miles round trip, if needed, to fulfil a job request? (We reimburse for anything over 40 miles round trip - up to 100 mile max)
• In order to remain as an active employee, there is shift minimum requirement. Will you be able to fill a minimum of 2 shifts per week (M-F) on a consistent basis?
• How many years of childcare experience do you have?

Work Location: On the road