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Sitter (On-Call)

A Mother's Prayer Placement
Springfield, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 10/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/25/2026



CORPORATE SITTER

(ON-CALL)

Position Description: 


**Set your own schedule – Work frequently or occasionally


A Mother’s Prayer Placement · Backup Care Division

Pay: $20/hr. | Part-time | On-Call | In-Home Care 

Peak Work Times: 8am-6pm (Mon-Fri)                                 

Non-Peak Work Times: Evenings/Weekends





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?‍♀️ On-Call Backup Care Nanny (Flexible / Supplemental Income Role)

A Mother’s Prayer Placement | Backup Care Division

? $20/hr. | On-Call | Flexible Schedule
? $75 Activation Bonus Available





⚠️ Please Read Before Applying

This is a true on-call position.

  • Work is not guaranteed daily

  • Some weeks may have multiple assignments

  • Other weeks may have little to no work

? This role is best suited for caregivers who:

  • Have another job, school schedule, or income stream

  • Want flexible, supplemental income

  • Can be available on short notice when marked available

  • Want to manage their own schedule of availability





? What This Role Is Perfect For

✔ Nannies between full-time placements
✔ Babysitters looking to fill gaps in their schedule
✔ Childcare professionals with part-time availability
✔ Students in early childhood education
✔ Caregivers who enjoy flexibility over consistency





?‍♀️ Become a Nanny Superhero™

When families experience last-minute childcare needs, you step in with confidence, structure, and professionalism.

This is not casual babysitting—this is professional, in-home backup care.





⏰ Schedule & Availability

  • Peak Demand: Weekdays (8AM–6PM)

  • Additional Opportunities: Evenings & weekends

  • Assignments may be:

    • Same-day

    • Next-day

    • Short notice

? When marked available, you must be:

  • Responsive

  • Ready to accept assignments

  • Prepared to travel (up to 45–60 minutes)





? Compensation & Bonus

  • $20/hour

  • $75 Activation Bonus

    • Paid after completing your first 3 successful shifts

    • Must complete full application process within 2-3 days 

? Opportunities to transition into after 90 days:

  • Private nanny roles ($25–$35 /hr.)





? Responsibilities

  • Provide attentive, safe childcare

  • Engage children in age-appropriate activities

  • Maintain a calm, structured environment

  • Communicate professionally with families

  • Adapt quickly to new home environments





✅ Requirements

  • 1–2 years childcare experience

  • Experience with infants through school-age

  • Reliable transportation (required)

  • CPR/First Aid (or willing to obtain)

  • Comfortable with pets

  • Professional, dependable, and adaptable





? What Makes You a Great Fit

✔ You’re dependable—even on short notice
✔ You don’t rely on this as your only income
✔ You enjoy variety and new environments
✔ You’re proactive, calm, and solution-oriented





? Important

This is an on-call / backup care role only.

If you are seeking:

  • Guaranteed hours

  • Full-time or consistent schedules

? Please apply to our private nanny placements instead



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