About the role
Love kids? Want a meaningful role and work-life balance? If babysitting feels more like fun than work, Jovie is the place for you. Whether you’re looking for part‑time flexibility or steady hours, you’ll be supported every step of the way.
Who We Are: Jovie is a network of qualified nannies and sitters making an impact in their local community. With more than 20 years of experience, we provide nanny and sitter services across 37 states and nearly 200 locations nationwide. Our Chicagoland team is small, driven, and women-led—and we’re looking for friendly, reliable sitters to join us.
Hiring part-time and full-time sitters for families living in: Highland Park, Buffalo Grove, Deerfield, Fox Lake, Lake Forest, Grayslake, Vernon Hills, Gurnee, Lincolnshire, Mundelein, Glenview, Northbrook, Park Ridge, Winnetka, Wilmette, and Evanston.
What You’ll Be Doing • Caring for children ages 6 weeks to 13 years (based on your experience) • Creating fun, engaging activities — crafts, games, and imaginative play • Ensuring a safe, nurturing environment • Helping with light clean‑up after meals and playtime • Working with a variety of families — no two days are the same!
You’ll Thrive in This Role If You: • Truly enjoy spending time with children • Can engage confidently with infants, toddlers, and kids • Build trust quickly with both children and parents • Are reliable, communicative, and caring • Spanish‑speaking is a plus!
What You'll Enjoy: Competitive Pay – starting $19/hr in North Suburbs, pay based on experience & availability Flexible Schedules – Work full‑time or part‑time, choose your workdays Support You Can Count On – Dedicated management team on-call 24/7 Growth Opportunities – full-time guaranteed-hour positions available pending initial performance Employee Status – Legal W2 employee status with biweekly direct deposit pay Perks & Bonuses: - Free Telehealth access - Tuition reimbursement - Discounted health club membership - Pay increases & onboarding bonuses
You May Be a Great Fit If: • You are 18+ • You have prior childcare experience • You have two weekdays available Monday–Friday • You have reliable transportation. Suburban sitters need a personal vehicle • You are dependable, communicative and caring • You can pass a background check • You have a CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain — we help!)
If you love working with kids and want a flexible role that fits your schedule, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of the Jovie team!