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Cassie P.

Kindergarten Teacher Available As Part Time Babysitter (Weekends & Summer)

Highland Park, NJ

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$18/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
travel
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
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I have been working as a caregiver for children for since I was in high school. I have worked for many years as a babysitter, a professional certified elementary school teacher, and as a private tutor. I am currently teach Kindergarten full time. I have a NJ State teaching certificate and a bachelor's degree in Early Childhood...
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Jessica S.

Experienced Sitter - Various Availability

Metuchen, NJ

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have been in childcare for over 10 years. In college I was an on call / date night nanny for over 10 families that I accumulated by working as a camp counselor and at a daycare. At the same time, I was also a part time nanny for a family I met through here! I have a BA in elementary education and special education. I also have...

Care Member says "Jess is a fantastic babysitter! My little one really enjoyed her company. She was very patient with her and even assisted with homework. She comes...

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Heather A.

Certified Teacher Available To Babysit.

North Brunswick, NJ

5.0(1)
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$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
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I am currently an elementary physical education teacher in North Brunswick. I am 39 and have been teaching for 16 years. I have many years of experience with children. I also am a step mom. I took twin boys on full time many, many years ago because my husband has full custody. I have been babysitting for years now and absolutely...

Care Member says "Heather watched our active 8 year old son. She was able to keep him interested and engaged and busy, which not easy. She was reliable, professional and...

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Hallie M.

Part Time Child Care Provider

Sayreville, NJ

5.0(1)
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$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have been babysitting children for almost 10 years and have worked at a preschool/daycare for 6 years. I currently work at the Learning Experience in Sayreville, New Jersey as a head teacher. I am CPR certified and am currently going to college in order to have a career in education in the future.

Terie W. says "Hallie was a very nice babysitter. She is dependable, personable and engaged very well with our 9 year old daughter. We look forward to hiring Hallie...

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Donna C.

Part-time Caregiver

North Brunswick, NJ

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Travel
Hello all, I am a parent, auntie, mother figure, nanny/sitter, foster child advocate and mentor. My service is multicultural. All are welcome. I call myself a "LITTLE PEOPLE" magnet. I love all children, but my heart holds a passion for infants. It feels good knowing I'll play a role in nurturing their development. I have been...

Breanna F. says "I would definitely hire Donna any time any day . Loving caring & a very special person to me & my family . Love her to pieces not only because she loves...

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Dorothy B.

Full Time, Part Time Nanny/Babysitter

Colonia, NJ

3.4(1)
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$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi my name is Dorothy I have experience taking care of children 5 yr.o and 10 yr.o. I took them to play dates , activities doctor's appointments prepared dinner, help with homework etc.. I'm very energetic and easy gong with youthful personality get along and love kids , fluent in polish Full/part time

Warren R. says "Dorothy is remarkably punctual, knowledgeable, and eager to help out. We have a daughter with a communication delay who bonded well with Dorothy, who knew...

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Emeli B.

Part-Time Babysitter

Bound Brook, NJ

3.5(0)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
Hello my name is Emeli , I graduated from Manville high school in June of 2014, I also attended the American institute of medical science to become a medical assistant. I also have life guarding experience from working at a few hotel pools and at the YMCA a few years ago. I also worked at stellar academy which is an excellent...
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Naomi T.

Plainfield, NJ

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi!! I'm Naomi. -I am 26, with a BA in Criminal Justice, and minor in Public Administration. - I am currently working in ABA therapy providing in person, and Telehealth therapy sessions. -I started working with children over a decade ago and I love it. Let me help where it counts! General availability below -9am-1 p.m....

Rodney B. says "My family loves her. She's the only one we allow to watch over our children which our 10 yr son has Autism and he adores her. Our daughter's also connect...

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Charlene M.

Part Time Caregiver, Nanny Housekeeper

Sayreville, NJ

4.5(1)
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$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have worked for many families. I am also oldest in my family so I cared for brothers and many cousins throughout the years. I cook, and clean. I do it all. I give 150 percent. I am loyal, punctual love children animals, and I am a neat freak. My first and foremost priority is the safety and happiness of your child. I have...

Naomi S. says "Charlene worked for me for about 8 months and I loved her. The kids really loved her and she treated them like family. She left only because I lost my...

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Natalia L.

Looking For A Full Time Job

Scotch Plains, NJ

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi my name is Natalia, 28. My past experiences included being an Au pair, where I stayed two years in the same family and was responsible for 4 kids, being age 5 months, 3, 5, 7 y. o. I have worked for other families caring for kids new born to age 12 y. o My full time job now is one kid I have been with her for 2 years. Kumon...

Care Member says "Nat does weekend/date night sitting for us and she is wonderful. She is able to wrangle our two busy toddlers like a pro, while still being caring,...

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Lily M.

Somerset, NJ

5.0(1)
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$23/hr
10 years experience
Travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
Hi there! I'm Lily! I've been working in childcare since I was 17 and now work as a Teacher's aide part-time and as a Party Princess Performer in the Jersey/NYC area! I have worked in childcare with ages 1 - 7, summers as an art teacher at Columbia Association's Art Camp and aftercare for ages 5 - 14! I have experience in...

Jenny X. says "Lily is very sweet, dependable and responsible. She always shows up on time. When she can't come (which is very rare), she notifies me as soon as possible...

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D'onna C.

Part Time Childcare Provider

North Brunswick, NJ

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
3 years experience
Craft assistance
I am currently a full-time Lead Teacher at a childcare center looking for an opportunity to do something fun and entertaining during my free time and to earn some extra money while at it. I've breezed through the site, and I see some interesting possibilities that I may enjoy. I have some experience in this area, so I figured...

Arnold D. says "D'onna is a quiet but intellectually strong person. Very sweet personality. Willing to learn and work hard as a team member or individually. Can be...

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Nadine F.

Responsible Mom With Reliable Transportation

East Brunswick, NJ

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I'm an older mom of an 11-year-old daughter and have been her primary caregiver for most of her early years since my husband worked 12 hour days. I've been responsible for watching many of my daughter's friends, prepared meals for them, ensured that they had activities to keep them busy and have driven them to activities. I...

Jeffrey S. says "We are so thankful for Nadine. She cared for our 2 kids in the morning before school and drove them safely for 2 years. She was always on time, never...

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Joan C.

Part Time Caregiver Available.

Piscataway, NJ

4.4(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
As of my profession I love taking care of people like adult or child I even have a child of my own whom I took care of since newborn until now. I graduated my four year course in bachelor of science in Nursing that is why I am used to take care of people adult and child. I can also tutor a child, do the housekeeping and cook as...

Care Member says "Joan has been with us taking care of my baby since 8 months now. She is very warm, compassionate, caring and kind hearted. She is very punctual and...

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Solay C.

Part Time College Student

Piscataway, NJ

5.0(1)
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$18/hr
8 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
I'd describe my personality as energetic, responsible and warm. In my spare time, I like to read, go into nature or listen to energy boosting podcasts. I'm looking for a job that allows me to also be a part time student. I love working with kids because I see them as pure and the way their minds work is inspiring. I would love...

Macy P. says "Solay was an amazing babysitter. I am my younger brother's guardian and she took great care of him. She even helped out around the house knowing that I have...

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Tiffany W.

Part-time Cargiver

Plainfield, NJ

5.0(1)
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$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
I really enjoy working with elderly patients and Children. I have over 10 years experience in being a Caregiver. from Children to Elderly. I truly do enjoy what I do. I am know for being Caring, understanding, helpful, hardworking, and so much more. Recommendation letters available upon request

Melanie H. says "We will miss Tiffany as she became part of our family. She was punctual and professional and she is an asset to anyone who has her assistance."

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Hannah F.

Fun And Dependable Sitter

Scotch Plains, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
Hi! My name is Hannah and I absolutely love working with kids! I am currently in Graduate school at Kean University working towards my masters in occupational therapy. I have a wealth of babysitting experience. In high school I was constantly babysitting my little neighbors. Then, I started babysitting full time for a family...

Hana S. says "Hannah was our family sitter for our child's kindergarten school year. She was A+ with them and a great communicator with us parents. She is patient, kind,...

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Konny F.

Part Time

Piscataway, NJ

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
Hi, I am 31 years old, I have 10 years of experience, working in preschools centers and babysitting for the same family. I have excellent references. I love working with kids, I'm very patient and sweet, I speak Spanish and English. I have a preschooler and a 10-month-old baby.

Renee H. says "Konny is extremely kind, creative, and caring! She has watched both of my children and I trust her 100%."

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Luz R.

Part-Time Care Provider

New Brunswick, NJ

4.3(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
Hi, I am a childcare provider that has been working for different families for about 20 years now. I used to work in a daycare for 7 years. I have experience with babies since birth, until the teenager years. I am a mother of four that are all grown up now. I love kids and my priority is their safety and healthy development, I...

Care Member says "Luz as an absolutely amazing caretaker and Nanny. She started with our son at 5 months age and immediately showed her experience, warmth, and...

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Joanna R.

Monmouth Junction, NJ

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
I'm a mom with a professional teaching background and a graduate degree, seeking a part-time babysitting position. I have extensive experience nurturing and supporting children from newborns through high school. I love creating engaging, developmentally-appropriate activities, reading stories, doing arts and crafts, making...

Care Member says "Our family was thrilled with Joanna. She arrived exactly when promised every day she worked with us, learned our routines quickly, and was extremely...

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  • 60 part time babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $18.00/hr as of November 2025

Recent part time babysitter reviews from local parents in Highland Park, NJ

Part Time Babysitters in Highland Park, NJ are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed part time babysitters

Jessica S.

Jess is a fantastic babysitter! My little one really enjoyed her company. She was very patient with her and even assisted with homework. She...

- Care member

Heather A.

Heather watched our active 8 year old son. She was able to keep him interested and engaged and busy, which not easy. She was reliable,...

- Care member

Hallie M.

Hallie was a very nice babysitter. She is dependable, personable and engaged very well with our 9 year old daughter. We look forward to...

- Terie W.

FAQs for finding a part time babysitter near you in Highland Park, NJ

You need to take the steps required to make you feel comfortable when hiring a part-time babysitter near you in Highland Park, NJ. While all babysitters on Care.com undergo an annual background check called a CareCheck, it’s best to do your own due diligence before hiring babysitters such as interviewing them, reviewing references, and running your own background check.

When a babysitter is needed part-time and you plan to work with them on a regular basis, you may want to interview a few different candidates. After setting up interviews near you in Highland Park, NJ, you can ask each babysitter questions about their work style and experience and you can also introduce them to your children to see who they naturally click with.

How much babysitters are paid near you in Highland Park, NJ depends on a wide variety of factors including how experienced the babysitter is, how many children require care, and the types of babysitting duties you want them to take on. Keeping all of that in mind, the average hourly rate for part-time babysitters in Highland Park, NJ is $18.00.

If you’re looking for a part-time babysitter near you in Highland Park, NJ, you can use Care.com to make your search easier. You can review the profiles of different part-time babysitters until you find one who has the experience you’re looking for and whose rates align with your budget.

Part-time babysitters near you in Highland Park, NJ offer a variety of services, but most focus on providing short-term care for children. Usually you hire a part-time babysitter for one-off babysitting needs such as when you’re attending a child-free wedding or have an appointment you can’t bring your children to. Part-time babysitters can help with homework, light cooking, and keeping your child entertained while you’re out of the house.

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