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San Jose/Bay Area Experienced Babysitters Needed

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 San Jose/Bay 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?
  • 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?
  • 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). Please list if you are able to commute to any of the following locations (this will prioritize your application):

Milpitas, Fremont, Hayward, Oakland, Sunnyvale

  • How many years of childcare experience do you have?

Work Location: On the road

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