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Emily B.

Experienced Caregiver For After School Or Date Nights

Portland, ME

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Hi there! I have experience working with children of all ages. I have been a nanny for 3 children ages 0-10, have worked at a day treatment facility for children ages 10-18 who have varied intellectual and behavioral needs, and am currently a special education teacher. I understand developmental needs of children, and strive to...
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Molly R.

Looking For Position For School Year 2020-21

Portland, ME

4.0(0)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
Educator living in Portland after years of travel/work. Looking to work with kind family so I may save up some money to build a tiny house and continue my education. 15+ years work at a girls summer camp (age 8-15), plus babysitting for kids of all ages. I was a live-in nanny for 6 mo. in Sydney for 3 girls (1/3/5), 6 mo. in...
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Jada W.

Babysitter With 21 Years Experience Looking For New Families To Work With!

Portland, ME

4.9(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 66 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
Hello! I have 23 years of experience caring for children in center based environments (ages 6 weeks-5 years), individually as a nanny (several of those years have been spent as an infant/toddler nanny), through evening and weekend babysitting jobs with children ages 2 weeks-17 years, doing overnights with various ages, doing...

Care Member says "Jada was excellent with our son. We hired her on short notice for a week of childcare when another nanny cancelled on us. Jada arrived on time,...

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Mary S.

Babysitter/Part-time Caregiver

Portland, ME

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
I am finishing up my fourth year of teaching elementary school and am looking for a commitment for work over the summer. I have ample experiences with babysitting over the course of my life and am looking forward to partnering with a family who shares similar values of child-led learning, outdoor exploration/play/adventure, and...
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Emma A.

Creative, Experienced And French Speaking Sitter

Portland, ME

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$25/hr
9 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I am a recent graduate of Bard College, where I studied French Literature and Language, as well as visual arts and music (specifically Jazz). I recently relocated back to Portland, and am excited to resume my work in childcare. I have a range of experience in childcare, including working as a camp counselor, as a nanny, as a...
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Zoe G.

Experienced Sitter, Loves The Outdoors And Crafts!

Portland, ME

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$22/hr
4 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
travel
I currently work full time in food systems work. Before that, I was a Farm School Educator with elementary-aged kids at Wolfe's Neck Center. Previously, I worked part time as a teaching assistant at Mary Johnson Children's Center (MJCC) in Middlebury, VT for 3 years. At MJCC I worked in classrooms of 16 children ranging from 18...
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Michaela F.

BFA In Fine Arts Illustration Seeks To Be Your Private Art Teacher.

Portland, ME

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$25/hr
1 year experience
In pursuit of my professional endeavors I am inquiring for the position of part time private art teacher. As a creative, professional. I am excited to share my talents with you. I hold a bachelors in Fine Art Illustration from Maine College of Art and Design. I have experience with traditional mediums such as watercolor,...
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Brooke G.

Certified Teacher For Childcare Position

Portland, ME

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$27/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi there! My name is Brooke and I have been an educator for about 17 years in a variety of different capacities. I am currently looking for a nanny position to start late summer/early fall as I require a bit more flexibility in my schedule than public school teaching offers. I teach Social Emotional Learning at two elementary...
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Hannah Q.

Full Time Teacher Part Time Caregiver

Portland, ME

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I am a 25-year-old living in Portland with a full time teaching job. I am looking for extra work during week nights and potential for some weekends. I am reliable, caring, educated and love children. I am currently getting my masters in special education. I look forward to working with you and your family!
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Abigail G.

Portland, ME

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$21/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hello! My name is abbie, just moved to Portland after graduating from UVM and am looking for the occasional childcare opportunity. I have about 10ish years of experience from your typical babysitting gig to elementary after school teacher and mothers helper. I'm comfortable and have experience with ages as young as a few weeks...
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Devon S.

Seeking Full-time Summer Care Position!

Portland, ME

5.0(1)
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$29/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
I have over 13 years of babysitting and nannying experience with families from only children to 4 children, from infants to elementary ages. I am looking for part time summer work while I have a pause in between years 1 and 2 of my MSW program. I have a wide range of experience with children with behavioral and mental health...

Samantha S. says "We hired Devon for a one time sit. She arrived on time and kept great communication beforehand. Devon does so much and on top of it all, she is a...

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Emily D.

Portland, ME

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$20/hr
4 years experience
I'm passionate about fostering children's growth and development, which led me to become a childcare provider with over four years of experience. I'm patient, calm, creative, and friendly, and I strive to make a positive impact on the children in my care. I'm very comfortable communicating with parents about their child's day...
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Raechel A.

Experienced Nanny/Babysitter Of 5+ Years

Portland, ME

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$27/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
Greetings! I have worked with children all of ages, first through volunteering and then as a Recreation Programmer for the City of Portland at various elementary schools. I am the Recreation Supervisor for the City of Portland's Before and After the Bell program along with our Summer Camp Venture program. I love being a positive...
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Jadyn E.

Portland, ME

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$18/hr
1 year experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
I have volunteered and worked for a before/after school as well as summer camp program for 3 years with children ranging from 6-12. I also babysit occasionally for family friends of their children who at the youngest were 3 months
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Donna A.

Portland, ME

5.0(1)
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$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Hi, I'm Donna! I am from Kansas City and am moving to Portland! I went to school at the George Washington University where I studied photojournalism and Spanish. I worked full time as a nanny after college. Then, I moved to Madrid for two years where I worked in an elementary school as an English Language assistant. I have 10+...

Natalie K. says "We hired Donna to care for our then 3 month old and 2 year old. She nannied for our family for over a year and we are so sad to her go. She was...

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Cassandra M.

Grad Student With Lots Of Newborn And Childcare Experience!

Portland, ME

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
I am a grad student at USM, looking to nanny in my free time! I am a trained midwife, yoga teacher, and postpartum doula. I have a lot of newborn care experience, as well as a range of other ages, and I also have experience working with children with special needs and/or disabilities. I have been babysitting and nannying since I...

Alana D. says "Cassandra is not only capable in the logistical and practical sense -- punctual, polite, generous, and knowledgeable -- she is also an intuitive and kind...

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Suz E.

Portland, ME

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$30/hr
11 years experience
I have been working with kids since I was 11, whether that was volunteering in Sunday school classes or spending time being a mother's helper for family friends. I started babysitting at the age of 14 for a 3-month-old and became a life-long family member (who still visits for the occasional sleepover or movie night!). I am...
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Michelle O.

Outdoor Enthusiast Nanny/Babysitter

Portland, ME

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$15/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
I am a 26-year-old female, Colorado native, who just moved to Vermont from Maine. I have over 10 years of experience with kids ranging from 3 weeks to 12 years old. I have worked in many different environments such as; family nanny, summer day camp, gardening workshops, daycare and date night babysitter. I encourage hands-on...
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Mazie L.

5 Years Of Experience, College Graduate; Majors Were EDUC + Women Studies, Minor Was Child Advocacy.

Portland, ME

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
After graduating from high school in 2018, I ventured to Burlington, VT, for a year of university before taking a hiatus from college. During this year, I immersed myself in teaching English at a community resource center in Buenos Aires, Argentina. As the head volunteer, I crafted daily lesson plans and engaging activities...

Ryan F. says "Mazie looked after our 6m old boy and our 5.5 yo daughter for a week while we were in Portland, Maine. She was excellent with the kids and a pleasure to...

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Jenna W.

Portland, ME

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$25/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
Hi families! I'm a caring and experienced childcare provider with 5 years of experience both in a traditional daycare setting and private nannying. I'm passionate about nurturing children's growth and development and I aim to provide a safe and enriching environment for them to thrive. I am a creative friendly and reliable...
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  • 60 after school babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $21.39/hr as of December 2025

  • The average star rating for rated after school babysitters is 4.7

Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in Portland, ME

After School Babysitters in Portland, ME are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 55 reviews of the 60 listed after school babysitters

Jada W.

Jada was excellent with our son. We hired her on short notice for a week of childcare when another nanny cancelled on us. Jada arrived on...

- Care member

Devon S.

We hired Devon for a one time sit. She arrived on time and kept great communication beforehand. Devon does so much and on top of it all, she...

- Samantha S.

Donna A.

We hired Donna to care for our then 3 month old and 2 year old. She nannied for our family for over a year and we are so sad to her go. She...

- Natalie K.

FAQs for finding an after school babysitter near you in Portland, ME

You can review 44 after school babysitter profiles near you in Portland, ME to get an idea of what types of babysitting services sitters in your area offer. For example, some after school babysitters may be comfortable picking up your children from school or cooking dinner for your family while your children do their homework at the kitchen table.

The average hourly rate for after school babysitters near you in Portland, ME is $21.39. It’s worth noting that these rates can vary depending on years of experience and how many children you have, amongst other factors.

If you need after school care for your children, you can hire a babysitter who you can rely on to pick up your children from school or to meet them at your house when they get home from school. You can search for after school babysitters near you in Portland, ME on babysitting websites like Care.com.

Whether you work in the home or out of the home, you likely need care for your children for a few hours after school while you wrap up your work day. This is when hiring an after school babysitter near you in Portland, ME can really come in handy.

We ask all after school babysitters on Care.com to complete an annual background check known as a CareCheck. If an after school babysitter completes a CareCheck, they have a badge on their profile that notes the date the background check was run. We strongly recommend you do your own due diligence to ensure you feel comfortable with the after school babysitter you hire by interviewing them, asking for references, and running an independent background check before you hire a sitter near you in Portland, ME.

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