Full-Time

Substitute Nanny

Jovie

Jovie

1-10 employees

Franchise-based nanny and babysitter placement

No salary listed

Columbus, OH, USA

In Person

Category
Education
Required Skills
CPR
First Aid

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Requirements
  • Be available Monday through Friday between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
  • Have at least two years of paid or unpaid experience caring for children.
  • Provide two childcare references and one character reference.
  • Have reliable transportation.
  • Hold current CPR and First Aid certification or be willing to obtain it.
  • Pass a background screening.
  • Tune in to children's needs, keep them safe, and remain actively engaged.
Responsibilities
  • Lead outdoor activities, sing songs, read stories, encourage imaginative play, and provide a steady presence for children.
  • Manage naps, meals, and daily routines while keeping children safe, engaged, and thriving.
  • Support children in learning, playing, and growing.
  • Provide childcare support to families through assigned nanny or babysitting engagements.

Jovie offers nationwide in-home childcare through a franchise network that connects families with vetted nannies and babysitters for full-time, part-time, and on-demand care. Families use the MySitters app to browse caregiver profiles and book services, while caregivers undergo background checks and training; franchisees receive ongoing training and support. The model includes multiple revenue streams from placement fees, hourly rates, and franchise royalties/marketing fees, plus corporate backup care for employers, hotels, and events. Jovie differentiates itself with a broad franchise footprint under Bright Horizons and a focus on reliable, flexible care for families and businesses, expanding reach beyond college-student caregivers.

Company Size

1-10

Company Stage

Seed

Total Funding

$500K

Headquarters

Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel

Founded

2014

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Bright Horizons raised 2026 backup-care growth guidance to 12%-14%, showing strong demand.
  • Q1 2026 backup-care revenue reached $145 million, up 12.5%, with 18% margins.
  • Jovie remains embedded in Bright Horizons' employer benefits stack, supporting repeat bookings and churn resistance.

What critics are saying

  • Jovie is not accepting franchise applications, signaling constrained growth or strategic retrenchment in 2026.
  • Bright Horizons expects 45-50 center closures in 2026, weakening local service density and recruiter economics.
  • Any caregiver-safety scandal or wage-claim wave would damage trust and franchise demand quickly.

What makes Jovie unique

  • Jovie backs Bright Horizons' 1,000-employer backup-care network, giving instant corporate distribution.
  • The MySitters app bundles booking, screening, and in-home childcare into one consumer workflow.
  • Jovie spans 125 markets across 31 states, combining franchised local supply with national brand reach.

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Benefits

Paid Sick Leave

Training Programs

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