FOR NANNIES & CAREGIVERS
Build Meaningful Childcare Relationships with Jess’ Way
At Jess’ Way, we believe great childcare starts with strong relationships.
Families deserve dependable, qualified caregivers.
Caregivers deserve to feel respected, valued, and supported in the work they do.
Our goal is to connect professional caregivers with families and opportunities that align with their experience, availability, strengths, and goals.
JOIN THE JESS’ WAY CAREGIVER COMMUNITY
Jess’ Way works with caregivers interested in opportunities such as:
• Full-Time Nanny Positions
• Part-Time Nanny Positions
• Nanny Share Positions
• Babysitting
• Baby Got Backup! Care
• Household Manager / Family Assistant Positions
• Corporate & Event Childcare
• Other approved childcare opportunities
Availability of positions depends on current family and client needs.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
To join the Jess’ Way caregiver network, caregivers must:
• Have a minimum of 3 years of childcare experience
• Have current CPR and First Aid certification, OR be willing to obtain CPR and First Aid certification before beginning a position
• Be willing to complete the required background screening after being selected by a family and before beginning the position
• Be dependable, professional, and committed to providing safe, quality childcare
A clean driving record is required only for positions where the caregiver will be responsible for transporting children.
Additional qualifications, certifications, transportation requirements, and experience requirements may vary depending on the specific position.
WHAT WE LOOK FOR
Jess’ Way looks for caregivers who demonstrate:
• Genuine care for children
• Dependability
• Professionalism
• Strong communication
• Respect for families and household expectations
• Appropriate childcare experience
• Reliability and punctuality
• Willingness to follow agreed-upon responsibilities
• A commitment to safe, quality care
CAREFULLY MATCHED OPPORTUNITIES
Just as every family is different, every caregiver is different too.
Jess’ Way considers factors such as:
• Childcare experience
• Age-group experience
• Availability
• Schedule preferences
• Location
• Transportation
• Position responsibilities
• Family needs
• Caregiver strengths
• Long-term goals
• Personality and communication style
Our goal is to create thoughtful matches rather than simply filling open positions.
We don’t just match résumés.
We match people.
NANNY COMPENSATION
Nanny rates typically range from $20–$35+ per hour, depending on the role, experience, responsibilities, schedule, number of children, and the specific needs of the family.
Compensation for each position is discussed based on the responsibilities and expectations of the role.
Jess’ Way does not take a percentage or commission from nanny wages.
Caregiver compensation is paid directly by the family according to the agreed-upon employment terms.
RESPECT FOR CAREGIVERS
Jess’ Way believes caregivers should work in environments where expectations are clear and their work is respected.
We encourage families and caregivers to communicate openly about:
• Schedule
• Compensation
• Responsibilities
• Time off
• Transportation expectations
• Household duties
• Communication preferences
• Position boundaries
• Other employment terms
Clear expectations on both sides can help create healthier and more successful working relationships.
THE APPLICATION & SCREENING PROCESS
STEP 1 — APPLY
Complete the Jess’ Way caregiver application and provide information about your experience, availability, qualifications, and the types of opportunities you are interested in.
STEP 2 — INTERVIEW WITH JESS’ WAY
Jess will review the application and speak with the caregiver to learn more about their childcare experience, background, availability, strengths, goals, and potential fit within the Jess’ Way caregiver network.
STEP 3 — REFERENCE CHECKS
Before a caregiver is presented to or interviews with a family, Jess’ Way will contact and review the caregiver’s references.
STEP 4 — MATCHING OPPORTUNITIES
When an opportunity aligns with the caregiver’s experience, availability, qualifications, and preferences, Jess’ Way may contact them with information about the position.
STEP 5 — FAMILY INTERVIEW & SELECTION
Appropriate candidates may meet or interview with the family.
The family determines whether they would like to move forward with a particular caregiver.
STEP 6 — BACKGROUND SCREENING
Once a family selects a caregiver and decides they would like to move forward, Jess’ Way will complete the required formal background screening before the placement begins.
A driving record check will only be required when the position includes responsibility for transporting children.
STEP 7 — PLACEMENT
Once the required screening is completed and the placement is approved, the family and caregiver can move forward according to the applicable placement process.
BABYSITTING & BABY GOT BACKUP! OPPORTUNITIES
Caregivers may also have opportunities to support families who need:
• Occasional babysitting
• Date-night care
• Evening or weekend childcare
• Short-term care
• Backup childcare
• Same-day or short-notice support
• Temporary gaps in regular childcare
Same-day and short-notice requests are subject to caregiver availability.
Jess’ Way will make every effort to secure coverage as quickly as possible; however, caregiver availability cannot be guaranteed.
HOUSEHOLD MANAGER / FAMILY ASSISTANT OPPORTUNITIES
Some families need support beyond traditional nanny care.
Household Manager / Family Assistant opportunities may include responsibilities such as:
• Children’s scheduling and activities
• Household organization
• Errands and grocery shopping
• Children’s laundry
• Light household support
• Appointment and calendar assistance
• Transportation support
• Other agreed-upon family assistance
Transportation support may be included as part of a Household Manager / Family Assistant position when needed. Transportation is not offered as a separate standalone Jess’ Way service.
These positions have a minimum schedule of 20 hours per week.
Compensation typically ranges from $20–$35+ per hour, depending on the role, experience, responsibilities, schedule, and specific needs of the family.
CORPORATE & EVENT CHILDCARE OPPORTUNITIES
Jess’ Way may also offer childcare opportunities connected to:
• Corporate events
• Conferences
• Employee and family events
• Community events
• Weddings
• Special events
• On-site childcare
These opportunities may vary in schedule, location, duration, and staffing needs.
PROFESSIONAL GROWTH
We believe professional caregivers should continue developing their skills throughout their careers.
Jess’ Way aims to support caregivers by encouraging:
• Clear communication
• Professional boundaries
• Continued learning
• Strong family-caregiver relationships
• Dependability
• Confidence in the role
• Respect for the work of professional childcare
WHY JOIN JESS’ WAY?
OPPORTUNITIES THAT FIT
We consider your experience, schedule, preferences, and strengths when identifying potential opportunities.
RELATIONSHIP-FOCUSED MATCHING
We want both the family and caregiver to feel comfortable with the match.
RESPECT & COMMUNICATION
We believe caregivers should be treated as professionals and have clear expectations before accepting a position.
MULTIPLE TYPES OF OPPORTUNITIES
Caregivers may have access to nanny placements, babysitting, backup care, household support, and event childcare opportunities depending on availability.
READY TO JOIN THE JESS’ WAY CAREGIVER COMMUNITY?
If you are a professional caregiver looking for meaningful opportunities with families and organizations, we would love to learn more about you.
CONTACT JESS’ WAY
Phone:
(919) 904-0753
Email:
jesswaynanny@gmail.com
Website:
jessway.com
Business Hours:
Monday–Friday: 8:00 AM–7:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM–2:00 PM
Serving families throughout the Triangle and surrounding North Carolina communities.