Child Care Provider

Job Description

Job Description

Professional In-Home Childcare ProviderFlexible Work. Professional Families. Real Impact.

Philia Home Care – Back-Up Care Team

 

Step Into Meaningful Work — On Your Terms

• Philia Home Care provides elevated, relationship-centered support to professional families across the Washington, DC area. When school closes unexpectedly, a caregiver calls out, or a parent has an important meeting, our Back-Up Care Nannies step in seamlessly.

• This is not typical babysitting.

• This is professional, high-trust childcare for families who value excellence.

• If you are confident walking into a new home, quickly building rapport, and creating a calm, engaging environment for children — we would love to meet you.

Why Caregivers Love Working With Philia

Flexible scheduling that fits your life
Competitive hourly pay
Quarterly bonuses

Paid

Paid holidays and
Professional families who respect your role
A responsive agency team that supports you every step of the way
Meaningful work that truly helps families when they need it most

This role is ideal for experienced childcare professionals who want flexibility without sacrificing professionalism or pay.

What You’ll Be Trusted To Do

• Provide attentive, developmentally appropriate care for infants through school-aged children

• Confidently step into new family environments with warmth and professionalism

• Lead engaging play, creative activities, and structured routines

• Supervise meals, naps, and transitions with care and intention

• Maintain a calm, safe, and nurturing atmosphere

• Communicate clearly with parents and Philia’s team

• You are not “just filling in.”

• You are bringing stability to a family’s day.

Who Thrives in This Role

You have at least 3 years of professional childcare experience
You are adaptable and comfortable with short-notice assignments
You are warm, composed, and naturally confident
You take pride in professionalism and presentation
You are CPR/First Aid certified (or willing to obtain)
You can pass a comprehensive background screening
You have reliable transportation within Washington, DC

About Philia

Philia Home Care is known throughout DC for delivering thoughtful, high-quality in-home care. We select caregivers carefully because our families expect excellence — and we deliver it.

If you are seeking flexible work with purpose, structure, and strong agency support, we invite you to apply.

 

Equal Employment Opportunity

Philia Home Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and make employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.