Backup Care Babysitter

Job Description

Job Description

Now Hiring: Backup Care Babysitter

• Compensation: $18 per hour - $21 per hour
• Location: Layfayette, CO

Jovie Childcare of Denver, Boulder + Fort Collins is hiring enthusiastic, reliable, and caring nannies and babysitters to support families across the metro area. If you love working with children and want a flexible job that fits your life, this is the perfect opportunity.

We serve families in: Denver, Englewood, Littleton, Highlands Ranch, Aurora, Parker, Lone Tree, Greenwood Village, Boulder, Broomfield, Fort Collins , and surrounding areas.

Why Work With Jovie?

Flexible Scheduling

• Choose part‑time or full‑time
• Most shifts are Monday-Friday between 7:00am-7:00pm (Must have 1-2 days of this availability)
• Weekday shifts, evenings, weekends, and special‑event care
• Set your own availability through our mobile app

Competitive, Legal Pay

• $18 per hour - $21 per hour depending on experience and availability
• Paid bi‑weekly
• W-2 employer

Benefits & Perks

• Paid sick time
• Paid training and onboarding
• Performance‑based raises
• IRA eligibility
• Paid holidays (when applicable)
• Supportive management team
• Safe, pre‑screened families

What You’ll Do

• Provide safe, engaging care for children (infants through elementary age)
• Plan fun, age‑appropriate activities
• Support daily routines: meals, naps, playtime, learning
• Communicate clearly with parents
• Leave homes tidy and organized
• Represent Jovie’s core values: Can‑Do Attitude, Results Matter, Leave It Better

Who Thrives in This Role

We’re looking for nannies and sitters who are:

• Positive, dependable, and energetic
• Experienced with children (babysitting, nannying, daycare, camps, church nursery, etc.)
• Comfortable working with different families
• Passionate about making a difference in children’s lives

Requirements

• 18+ years old
• High school diploma or GED
• 2+ years of childcare experience
• Valid driver’s license + reliable vehicle
• CPR/First Aid certified or willing to obtain
• Ability to work within a 15‑mile radius
• Must live in the Denver‑metro, Boulder‑metro, or Fort Collins area
• Availability 1-2 days Monday-Friday between 7:00am-7:00pm

About Jovie

• This office is woman‑owned, woman‑operated, and woman‑led
• 25+ years of childcare industry experience
• Voted Glassdoor Best Places to Work
• Management team made up of former nannies and childcare professionals
• Hundreds of vetted Colorado families ready to work with you

Apply Today

If you have a heart for children and want a flexible, rewarding job that grows with you, we’d love to meet you. Join a supportive team, build your childcare career, and make a real impact on Colorado families.

Apply now and start your Jovie childcare adventure!