Oakland/San Francisco Area Childcare Providers - IMMEDIATE OPENINGS

Sitter Scout is seeking experienced childcare providers to join our Back-up Childcare team!

As an agency partner of Bright Horizons, we provide in-home childcare services to clientele in the greater Oakland/San Francisco area.

Pay is $21.00 - $27.00 per hour with the opportunity to earn bonuses.

Successful candidates will have the following:

• Be 18 years of age or older.
• Able to work a minimum of 3 WEEKDAYS (M-F) and be able to work during standard work hours (7am-7 pm).
• Ability to work on short notice.
• Able to provide a minimum of three (3) childcare references.
• Have a minimum of 6 months with consistent availability.
• Have a car and be willing to commute to jobs (gas reimbursement will be provided for anything in excess of 40 miles roundtrip up to a 100 mile maximum).
• Willing to work in households with pets (not a deal breaker – exceptions can be made).
• Be proactive, reliable dependable and organized.
• Have 2 or more years of childcare experience (to include caring for newborns and infants).
• Have a Highschool degree
• Current Frist Aid Training, CPR Training or be willing to become First Aid and CPR certified.
• Successfully complete a comprehensive background search.

If interested, please apply here on Indeed and answer all the pre-interview questions.

We look forward to seeing your application!

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)
• 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 throughout the greater Bay Area, if needed, to fulfil a job request? (We reimburse for anything over 40 miles round trip - 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?
• Are you currently registered with TrustLine (TrustLine.org)?

TrustLine is California’s official background check registry for in-home childcare providers, operated by the California Department of Social Services. It includes fingerprinting and a criminal background check to help ensure child safety.

If No:
Please note that California state law requires all in-home childcare providers to be registered with TrustLine. We’re happy to guide you through the registration process, but completion is required prior to employment.

Work Location: On the road