What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Needs Sitter - Flexible Hours position at Kid Care?
Pay range: $17.50 to $18.50 an hour, includes sibling care bonuses, & guaranteed mileage reimbursement for each shift
In our community of honoring essential families and frontline workers, the need and importance of childcare givers has taken on a new necessity. Families are experiencing changes and our children are needing care---their village may be different but one thing remains the same--safe, secure, and engaging care for our children is key! If nurturing is in your nature, please join our team of caregivers to help our local community.
You focus on fun work with children. We do the work to support you through a caring team and amazing opportunities.
When you’re a child's caregiver, you’re not just taking care of a child. You’re inspiring them with the very best in you.
You’ll get to:
- Be a Role Model – Change a mood with a smile. Bring calm to chaos. Show ‘em how it’s done.
- Be Playful – Hey, it’s fun! You get to be a kid again and share everything you loved doing—riddles, card games, treasure hunts, neighborhood baseball. Yup—all in your job description.
- Be helpful – Many parents are overwhelmed with their daily schedules and now need to be parents, teachers, workers, and more. You’ll help with that.
- Be adventurous – What exciting discoveries lie ahead? Rediscover the world through a kid’s eyes.
- Be in charge - You will manage the safety and care and create a fulfilling day for children who will appreciate the comfort and care you bring.
Compensation Benefits:
- Paid training professional development
- All work will be within 15-20 miles of your home.
About you:
- You will be able to provide 3 references, 2 non-family-related childcare work (paid or unpaid), and 1 character reference (can be a friend, co-worker, housemate, etc.)
- Must have the COVID-19 vaccine
- You have at least 1 year of experience with children ages 6 months – 12 years (special needs experience is a plus!)
- You have relatable childcare experience and the desire to work one-on-one with children in their homes, putting safety and engagement above all else
- Your phone isn’t your life, and you can disconnect from it to connect with a child
- You have a reliable vehicle and a valid driver's license
- At least 18 years of age or older
- You’re already CPR certified or able to be so - we will reimburse you!
- You are available any Monday - Friday for 4 to 8-hour shifts between 7 am and 7 pm
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $17.50 - $24.50 per hour
Shift:
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
Application Question(s):
- Please provide your email for quickest connection:
- Are you fully vaccinated against Covid 19:
Experience:
- Childcare: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
- CPR Certification (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $19
