Full-time Nanny Jobs in San Mateo, CA | Work with Local Families

Location: San Mateo, CA | Pay: $23-$25/hour + Overtime

About the role

Jovie is hiring experienced, engaging caregivers to provide in-home care for infants and toddlers with local families throughout Sunnyvale. This is a great opportunity for childcare professionals seeking a rewarding full-time nanny job with daytime hours, supportive leadership, and opportunities for growth.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, nurturing care for infants and toddlers
• Support feeding, naps, and daily routines
• Encourage learning through reading, play, and age-appropriate activities
• Communicate with parents about their child’s day
• Create a positive environment where children can learn and grow

Most shifts occur between 7:00 AM and 7:00 PM. Typical shifts are 6–9 hours. Monday–Friday availability preferred.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of infant childcare experience (may come from nannying, babysitting, daycare, preschool, church nursery, or other childcare settings)
• Love working with infants and toddlers
• Dependable and professional
• Strong communication with parents and children
• Reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license
• At least 2 childcare-related references and 1 character reference
• At least 18 years old

Benefits

• Competitive pay and overtime opportunities
• Flexible scheduling
• Paid training and professional development
• Employer-sponsored CPR and First Aid certification
• Supportive leadership team
• Vetted families who value professional childcare
• My Jovie scheduling app
• Reward and recognition programs
• Eligible full-time team members may receive PTO, paid holidays, healthcare stipends, and retirement savings matching

Schedule

Full-time, Monday–Friday. Most shifts are 6–9 hours between 7:00 AM and 7:00 PM.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: Do I need previous nanny experience?
  A: No. We welcome experience from nannying, babysitting, daycare, preschool, church nursery, and other childcare settings.
• Q: Will I work with one family or multiple families?
  A: Assignments vary based on family needs, your availability, and scheduling preferences.
• Q: What ages will I care for?
  A: Most assignments involve infants and toddlers, though opportunities may occasionally include older children.
• Q: Are benefits available?
  A: Eligible full-time team members may receive PTO, paid holidays, a health care stipend, and retirement savings matching.
• Q: What happens after I apply?
  A: Our recruiting team will review your information and schedule an interview. Next, we will conduct screening and reference checks; and send an offer to join the team if qualified. You’ll join us for Orientation and Training on the Jovie Way, then we’ll match you with families that fit your experience and availability. You are paid every two weeks via direct deposit.