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74 after school babysitters are listed in Portland, ME
The average rate is $19/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby after school babysitters is 7 years
After school babysitters in Portland, ME
I am a warm, caring, creative, and active person seeking after-school nanny hours. I have six years of experience as an elementary school teacher for 2nd-5th grade, and two full years of experience nannying, one year with two children ages eight and 10, and another year with two children ages two and five. I am reliable and...
Jeannette can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
4.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
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...
Molly can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Jada W.
Portland, ME
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Babysitter With 21 Years Experience Looking For New Families To Work With!
4.9
(40)
Hired by 65 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
I have 21 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...
Jada can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jada is great! She arrived on time and she did an excellent job taking care of my 5 month old son. I definitely plan to hire her again!"
Katharine B.
Emily R.
Portland, ME
$13-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter/part-time Nanny Available For Weekday Position
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! I am currently a student at USM, pursuing a degree in Media Studies. I have 7+ years of babysitting/nannying experience. I lived in New York City for two and a half years, and while I was there I worked as an after school nanny for two wonderful sisters (ages 4-9). My responsibilities with them ranged from getting them...
Kendall D.
Portland, ME
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Creative Sitter With Teaching Experience Seeking Full Or Part-time Work!
- 10+ years providing child care (infants, special needs, multiples)
- 2+ years as Montessori teaching assistant, sub, after school care (ages 2-13)
- CPR and first aid certified
- Fluent in French
Hello! My name is Kendall and I've been caring for children for 10 years. I started out as an in-class partner/tutor for younger...
Kendall can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
I grew up babysitting for my 5 cousins who lived in the same town as me. I was in high school at the time and they ranged from 4 years old to 14 years old. I was a mothers helper not too long ago which allowed the mother to take care of things around the house that she needed to while I looked after the children. I have also...
Sydney can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
Hello!
My name is Shayla and I am a recent graduate student of Master's of Occupational Therapy program at University of Southern Maine and am continuing with my Doctorate degree with a focus in pediatrics. I have extensive experience with children and have worked in a variety of settings and have a passion for child...
Shayla can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
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...
Raechel can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
I have a wide range of experience with a wide range of age groups. I have worked at residential summer camps for almost 10 summers. A few were Girl Scout Camps, but more recently I worked at a summer camp in Raymond, ME. In 2017, I worked as a nanny in Liguria, Italy with 3 small children. During my undergraduate years, I worked...
Sara can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Nicole S.
Portland, ME
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Full-Time Nanny Looking To Provide Care For An Awesome Family!
I have always enjoyed working with children and find it rewarding to be able to contribute to their development. My child care experience has just grown exponentially from being a mother's helper at age 11, to being a lead toddler teacher at bright horizons in Boston. I worked through middle school and high school doing...
Nicole can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
CPR
5.0
(1)
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!
Hannah can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Hannah is an absolute sweetheart. She’s well rounded, loves kids, works super hard and is extremely efficient! She helped us around the house immensely! We love when Hannah’s around!"
Care member
Sarah M.
Portland, ME
$20-22/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Sarah! I just moved to maine to get my masters in Occupational Therapy and am interested in doing some babysitting while in school!
I have my own reliable car and an impeccable driving record. I started nannying 10+ years ago and I nannied consistently through college and I'm comfortable with all aged...
Sarah can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Hi I'm Dana! I am currently working on my Masters of Occupational Therapy at UNE. I also have a BS in neuroscience and behavior. I have 10 years total of child care experience, I have worked as an occasional babysitter, part time and full time nanny, a live in nanny, daycare teacher, after school program staff, and have...
I am a 23-year-old from Portland, Maine looking for a full-time nanny position. I have several years of experience with babysitting and working with kids. I assisted dance classes at the Dance Studio of Maine for kids between the ages 3-10. I also have experience babysitting for different families in my community. I would be...
Kelly can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I have about 10 years of experience working with kids through babysitting off and on, working as a summer camp counselor, after school counselor, and at an outdoor adventure location with kids. I'm looking to work as a nanny while getting my online degree as a Clinical Mental Health Counselor.
Tabby can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling & more
I am a 22-year-old student, born and raised in Maine. I am planning on attending dental school in the fall, and I am interested in a summer childcare position. As the oldest of five other children, I have had plenty of experience dealing with little ones. If I could choose, I would prefer watching children ages 5 and under, but...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I also make art in my free time, and I love to make art with children. I am looking for part-time babysitting jobs !
I have a vast amount of experience working with kids. During the peak pandemic, I took care of a 3-year-old boy every week-day for a year. I have also spend the last 3 summers looking after two young boys. I have...
Josephine can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have over a decade of childcare experience. I have previously worked as an Infant & Toddler Teacher and spent a summer directing a summer day camp! I'm looking to pick up extra hours doing what I love the most- caring for children. You deserve a date night! Safety and fun are my priorities, so if you're looking for reliable...
Elizabeth can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
CNA
First Aid
5.0
"Liz is extremely dependable and conscientious, always on time and followed all instructions perfectly. Most important, our 3-year-old loves her!"
Elizabeth E.
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...
Emma can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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...
Zoe can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
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Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in Portland, ME
Jada W.
5.0
Jada has been incredible with my now 11 year old son, we've been with her for nearly two years. My son has ADHD and anxiety, and at times can struggle with self-regulation. Jada is very patient and has connected with him when he at times can have trouble connecting with people. She is incredibly...
- Kristina P.
Hannah Q.
5.0
Hannah is an absolute sweetheart. She’s well rounded, loves kids, works super hard and is extremely efficient! She helped us around the house immensely! We love when Hannah’s around!
- Care member
Elizabeth H.
5.0
Liz is extremely dependable and conscientious, always on time and followed all instructions perfectly. Most important, our 3-year-old loves her!
- Elizabeth E.
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FAQs for finding an after school babysitter near you in Portland, ME
What types of after school babysitter services are available near me in Portland, ME?
You can review 74 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.
How much does it cost to hire an after school babysitter near me in Portland, ME?
The average hourly rate for after school babysitters near you in Portland, ME is $19.39. It’s worth noting that these rates can vary depending on years of experience and how many children you have, amongst other factors.
How can I find an after school babysitter near me in Portland, ME?
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.
Can I hire an after school sitter near me in Portland, ME to watch my children between when they get off school and I get off work?
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.
How can I safely find after school babysitters near me in Portland, ME?
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Ratings for Portland, ME after school babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.7 / 5
After School Babysitters in Portland, ME are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 64 reviews of the 74 listed after school babysitters.