In-Home & Overnight Childcare Provider / Nanny (KALE@Home) 23236
2 days ago
Richmond
Job Description Summary Employer: Kids Academy of Learning Excellence, powered by CORE Program: KALE@Home Location: Greater Richmond Area, VA / North Chesterfield (in-home assignments) Employment Type: W-2 Hourly (Non-Contract) Compensation: Hourly rate commensurate with experience About KALE@Home Kids Academy of Learning Excellence (KALE), powered by the CORE Foundation, delivers high-quality, compassionate childcare to families across the Greater Richmond area. Through KALE@Home, we place qualified, vetted childcare professionals in private homes to provide structured, dependable, and developmentally appropriate care. KALE@Home is a non-licensed in-home care service. However, our internal standards meet or exceed Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) requirements for center-based childcare staff. Position Overview KALE@Home Childcare Providers deliver safe, nurturing, and engaging care for children from birth through age 12 within family homes. All providers are W-2 employees and must independently meet all required VDOE training, certification, and background standards prior to hire. This role requires professionalism, discretion, reliability, and the ability to adapt to family-specific routines and care plans. Duties Key Responsibilities • Provide direct supervision and high-quality care for children birth–12 years in private homes, • Implement age-appropriate activities that support learning, development, and well-being, • Establish positive, professional relationships with children and families, • Follow family-directed care plans, routines, feeding instructions, and medical or special care protocols, • Maintain a safe, clean, and respectful home environment; proactively identify and mitigate safety risks, • Communicate clearly and professionally with families and KALE management, • Accurately document incidents, concerns, or significant observations, • Follow all emergency procedures, safety protocols, and mandated reporter obligations, • Maintain availability for varied assignments, including:, • Full-time or part-time care, • Evening, overnight, and weekend shifts, • Respite and date-night care Requirements Minimum Qualifications • At least 18 years of age, • High school diploma or GED required, • Prior experience caring for children birth–12 years in a professional or volunteer setting, • Current VDOE-recognized childcare staff certifications, obtained independently prior to hire, • Current Infant/Child CPR and First Aid certification, obtained independently prior to hire, • Completion of all VDOE-mandated trainings, including but not limited to:, • Safe Sleep and SIDS Prevention, • Mandated Reporter Training, • Emergency Preparedness, • Successful completion of all required VDOE background checks and child protective services clearances, • Strong professionalism, punctuality, reliability, and communication skills Nice To Haves Preferred Qualifications • Experience caring for infants under 6 weeks, • Experience with multiple children or children with special needs, • Bilingual or multilingual proficiency, • Trauma-informed care experience (particularly for foster or respite assignments) Benefits What We Offer • Competitive hourly pay based on experience, • W-2 employee status (not independent contractor), • Paid onboarding to KALE policies and procedures, • Flexible scheduling options, • Mission-driven, supportive organizational culture, • Meaningful work that directly supports families and children in your community About Us Kids Academy of Learning Excellence (KALE), powered by the CORE Foundation, is a next-generation early learning ecosystem built to nurture the whole child—mind, heart, spirit, and future potential. Rooted in compassion and community impact, KALE blends strong early childhood fundamentals with STE(AI)M™ innovation, literacy foundations, and character development. Our work is purpose-driven, family-centered, and excellence-focused.