Seasonal Summer Childcare Provider in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area at Patch

<p><strong>Seasonal Summer Childcare Provider </strong>in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area (location may vary depending on the day).</p> <p><strong>The Role</strong></p> <p>We are looking for kind, motivated, and reliable childcare providers to join our summer care team in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area. You’ll step in to care for children in their own homes during summer camp closures, holidays, or parents' busy work weeks—keeping the day safe, structured, and fun.</p> <p><strong>Schedule — Please Read Before Applying</strong></p> <p>This is a seasonal, W-2 summer position with fixed schedules built around our local employer needs. A few things to understand upfront:</p> <ul> <li>You will be assigned to a predictable weekly schedule of shifts to support our corporate clients in the area.</li> <li>Typical shift windows for this area fall between Monday–Friday between the hours of 8:00 am and 6:00 pm.</li> <li>Consistent attendance and punctuality are strict requirements for this role, as our families depend on us to get to work.</li> </ul> <p><strong>What You'll Do</strong></p> <ul> <li>Lead fun, age-appropriate summer activities and keep kids actively engaged and off their screens.</li> <li>Ensure the physical safety and emotional wellbeing of children inside the client’s home.</li> <li>Assist with basic daily routines including meal preparation, nap times, and cleaning up after activities.</li> <li>Communicate clearly and professionally with parents upon arrival and wrap-up.</li> <li>Serve as a trusted, professional face of Wellthy throughout every assigned shift.</li> <li>Community Outreach: Act as a brand ambassador by occasionally visiting local community spots, campus events, or partner locations to distribute materials and spread the word about Wellthy and our care network.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Basic Qualifications</strong></p> <ul> <li>High school diploma or equivalent.</li> <li>1+ year of verifiable experience in childcare (babysitting, nannying, camp counseling, daycare, or volunteering all count).</li> <li>Strong communication skills and a strict commitment to schedule reliability.</li> <li>Comfort using digital tools and mobile apps for schedule management and team check-ins.</li> <li>Trust &amp; Safety Compliance: Any job offer is contingent upon passing our standard trust and safety vetting, including reference checks and a comprehensive post-offer criminal background check/fingerprinting in compliance with the California Fair Chance Act.</li> <li>Current First Aid &amp; CPR certification (or willingness to complete it before your start date).</li> </ul> <p><strong>Preferred Qualifications</strong></p> <ul> <li>Experience caring for multi-age sibling groups.</li> <li>Educational background or current coursework in Early Childhood Education, Social Work, Nursing, or a related field.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Physical Requirements</strong></p> <p>This role requires active, hands-on engagement throughout the shift—including the ability to lift children up to 40 lbs, sit and move at floor level, and maintain constant, attentive supervision of children indoors and outdoors.</p> <p><strong>Compensation &amp; Benefits</strong></p> <ul> <li>$22-$25/hour starting (Base pay starts at $22/hr to meet local California standards, with higher rates scaling based on location, experience, and family needs).</li> <li>Official W-2 Status: Consistent bi-weekly direct deposit with all standard payroll taxes automatically handled.</li> <li>Full Protections: Covered professional liability insurance while you are on the clock.</li> <li>California Paid Sick Leave: Accrued paid sick time in accordance with state law.</li> <li>Free First Aid/CPR training and certification support.</li> <li>Cell Phone Stipend: $5/month for the months in which you work</li> </ul> <p>All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.</p> <p>For information about our Applicant Privacy, please review here: https://app.getguru.com/card/iRgBL8yT/Applicant-Privacy-Policy</p> <p>For those who require reasonable accommodations, please let us know on your application or email us at [email protected].</p>