HBS Backup Caregiver

• Age of Children: Infants-School Age
• Location: Cambridge, MA and surrounding areas
• Job Type: Full time, 40 hours per week
  
  

Schedule: Schedule to take place between 7am to 6pm Monday-Friday. Schedule may vary week to week depending on scheduling needs for families

• Rate: $26-$30 per hour
  
  

Vivvi is looking for passionate, experienced caregivers to deliver exceptional in-home backup care for one of its clients. While this role may look a bit different from a typical caregiving role, it is an exciting opportunity for someone who is flexible, and loves working with a variety of families!

This is a guaranteed 40 hour per week position, meaning you will be paid for the time regardless if you are working. In this position you will be working with a variety of families on an as needed basis for urgent backup care needs (booked same day) or in advance between the hours of 7am - 6pm, Monday - Friday.

Included in employment package: PTO, health benefits, holidays

We are seeking positive, flexible, patient and experienced caregivers who:

• See themselves as learners and researchers alongside children
• Are committed to health and safety at the highest level
• Provide screen-free care to a variety of children
• Have strong technical abilities (responding to emails, text messages, etc)
• Are well-versed in child development and best practices (e.g., safe sleep)
• Are dynamic and creative in their approach to caring for all types of children
• Demonstrate exceptional oral and written communication skills
  
  

Qualifications:

• At least two years of experience as a nanny or early childhood educator
• Excellent communication skills
• Record of building strong parent partnerships
• Strong references
• Experience with caregiving for a variety of ages ranging from infant through school age
  
  

Vivvi is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants of diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

Who We Are

Vivvi is not a typical childcare provider! We’re reinventing childcare and early learning for today’s families and creating opportunities for babysitters, nannies, caregivers, and educators to do what they love. Our in-home program helps us meet families where they are, bringing high-quality care and learning right into their homes.

About The Role

Vivvi is looking for passionate, experienced caregivers to deliver exceptional in-home backup care for one of its clients. While this role may look a bit different from a typical caregiving role, it is an exciting opportunity for someone who is flexible, and loves working with a variety of families!

This is a guaranteed 40 hour per week position, meaning you will be paid for 40 hours per week regardless if you are working. In this position you will be working with a variety of families on an as needed basis for urgent backup care needs (booked same day) or in advance between the hours of 7am - 6pm, Monday - Friday.

Apply today if you:

• See yourself as a learner alongside children
• Are committed to health and safety at the highest level
• Do not rely on screens or technology to deliver a positive experience for the children in your care
• Have strong technical and organizational abilities (responding to emails, text messages, etc)
• Are well-versed in child development and best practices (e.g., safe sleep)
• Are dynamic and creative in your approach to caring for all types of children
• Demonstrate exceptional oral and written communication skills
  
  

What we offer:

Competitive Compensation and Benefits: Our on-call childcare providers earn $30/hr based on level of education and experience. Full time employees also receive benefits including tuition reimbursement, health, vision, and dental Insurance, retirement savings, and commuter benefits.

Benefits & Stability: Enjoy the benefits of health coverage, paid time off, and consistency in take-home pay– whether or not you are booked with a family that day

Employee Development & Career Growth: Join a network of caring colleagues committed to your growth and success. Leverage our educational training and expert guidance to strengthen your skills and support your career growth.

To be considered, applicants must be willing to travel to the job's location (a private family home). Candidates must also be legally authorized to work in the US.

Physical demands of this position include but are not limited to sitting and standing for extended periods, bending at the waist, reaching overhead, and frequently moving or lifting children weighing up to 50 pounds unassisted.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, military or veteran status, or other characteristics protected by state or federal law or local ordinance.