Child Caregiver / Transportation – Goleta, CA
TLDR
Safely transport a 3-year-old from preschool to a children’s center while providing a calm transition and optional childcare support.
Child Caregiver / Transportation – Goleta, CA
A family in Goleta, CA 93117 is seeking a warm, reliable part-time caregiver to provide consistent midday transportation and optional childcare support for their 3-year-old daughter during the 2026–2027 school year. The family is open to candidates available 3–5 days per week. This role is ideal for a trusted childcare provider, nanny, or retired educator looking for a predictable daily task with potential for extra hours.
Schedule Options:
- Preferred Schedule: Monday–Friday, Midday (~11:30 AM – 12:15 PM)
- Flexible Days: Open to strong candidates available 3 to 4 days per week (family can cover remaining days)
- Note on Thursdays: Midday pickup timing varies slightly (~11:00 AM); family can cover this shift, but flexibility from the candidate is a plus!
Start Date: August 19, 2026 – Early June 2027
Family Specifications:
- Smoke-free home
- Family will provide and assist with car seat installation
Responsibilities:
- Pick up 3-year-old from preschool in Goleta around 11:30–11:45 AM
- Safely drive to nearby children's center by approximately 12:00 PM (~15-minute drive time)
- Provide a calm, familiar, and friendly transition during the commute
- Optional Additional Opportunities: Occasional evening/weekend babysitting, as well as morning support (such as lunch prep for three children, ages 11, 9, and 3)
Requirements:
- Warm, dependable, and experienced with young children
- Reliable personal vehicle, valid driver's license, clean driving record, and current auto insurance
- California Trustline Registration: Prior Trustline registration (or equivalent vetting) is strongly preferred and prioritized due to the upcoming start date
- Process includes an initial conversation, meet-and-greet, and a paid trial week
Compensation:
- $23-$25 hourly (1.5-hour daily minimum)
All candidates will be subject to a background check. This position requires proof of legal authorization to work in the United States. The family is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic.
To Apply: Please submit your resume and a brief introduction highlighting your childcare experience and driving record.
Important Information:
Wellthy is not an agency. This is a private, family-hired position. We provide Care Coordination services to families nationwide, which may include connecting families with potential caregivers. All caregivers are hired directly by the family and are not employed by Wellthy. We take privacy very seriously. For questions on our Applicant Privacy Policy or to review, please visit our careers page. (Job #162168)
Benefits
Paid Parental Leave
Family will provide and assist with car seat installation
Paid Time Off
Process includes an initial conversation, meet-and-greet, and a paid trial week
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