Flexible In-Home Childcare Backup Caregiver

Job overview

The Flexible In-Home Childcare Backup Caregiver role is onsite in families’ homes in the San Jose, CA area, with the posting specifying Sunnyvale, San Jose, and Santa Clara. Pay is $23–$28 per hour. Star Harbor Care connects caregivers with families seeking dependable childcare support. The caregiver provides as-needed backup care, maintaining a safe and nurturing environment while supporting children’s routines, play, and learning. The role helps families manage short-notice childcare needs through responsive care and clear communication with parents or guardians.

What you'll do

• Provide backup in-home childcare as needed
• supervise and engage children in age-appropriate activities, play, and learning
• maintain a safe and nurturing home environment
• assist with meals, naps, and hygiene
• communicate with parents and guardians
• follow household rules and childcare preferences
• respond promptly to short-notice placement requests.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

childcare caregiver

backup care

san jose ca

star harbor care

part-time

$23–$28/hr

in-home childcare

cpr certification

first aid

flexible schedule

short-notice placements

sunnyvale

santa clara

paid time off

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Flexible schedule
• opportunity for advancement
• paid time off
• training and development.

Why this role

Flexible availability requires two or three full weekdays; current CPR and First Aid certifications required; shifts are normally 6 to 8 hours and may start as early as 7 a.m.; evening shifts are available but not overnight.

About the employer

STAR HARBOR CARE & STAFFING LLC is hiring for this role. Industry: Child Care Services. Sector: 62.