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Mary S.

Babysitter/Part-time Caregiver

Portland, ME

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Travel
carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
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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Full Time Teacher Part Time Caregiver

Portland, ME

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
travel
light cleaning
+ 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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Part Time Care Giver

Portland, ME

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
I have worked in both formal and environmental education settings for 9 years. I have cared for children of all ages in various settings! I used to be a middle school math teacher. I work remotely full time, but I am available for date nights and occasional weekend support. I am also available for pet sitting and math tutoring!
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Part-time Babysitter

Portland, ME

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
I have ample experience with children, including nephews and extended family. None of my own. I'm new to Portland and looking for part time work as I pursue a new career path. I spent the past 12yrs working in scripted episodics and feature films in Los Angeles
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Part-Time Nanny/Babysitter

Portland, ME

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I have been a nanny/babysitter on and off for about 10 years in my community. It began with me just taking care of children for family friends during high school. I later worked for a nannying agency where I gained experience working with ages ranging from newborns to teenagers. I later worked as a substitute music teacher for a...
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Part-Time Caregiver Available

Portland, ME

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$16/hr
5 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
travel
light cleaning
+ 1 more
My most apparent childcare experience comes from offering my assistance whenever possible with the care of my younger brother. He is currently 10 and I was 13 when he was born. I was also with a family for a few years in high school with three girls, ages 6 to 11. In college, I worked as camp counselor at a facility for the...
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Part-time Babysitter

Portland, ME

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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
Starting with watching the neighborhood kids while their parent's were still home at age 11, I have been babysitting for years, taking on new experiences and challenges as I grow. For 5 years, I worked as a swim instructor for kids and adults ages 2-70. I was repeatedly acknowledged for providing a caring, exciting and lovingly...
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Part-time Babysitter Available

Portland, ME

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$16/hr
8 years experience
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
I have been a babysitter for children age 1 yr - 15 yrs, often looking after multiple children at the same time. Additionally, I have tutored children in 1st through 8th grade and have taught Health and Leadership for 6th - 8th grade and AP Environmental Science for 10th and 11th grade. I love working with children and am always...
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Part-time And Full-time Cargiver

Portland, ME

5.0(1)
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$16/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello! My name is Jane. I am 25 years old. I recently moved to Portland to pursue a masters in occupational therapy. I am currently working at a school for children with autism spectrum disorder. I started babysitting in high school and have worked in afterschool programs and nannying positions ever since. I am working or in...

Modupe C. says "Jane is absolutely (without question) an amazing help to our family. She has to go back to College this Fall but I would hire again in a heart-beat. If...

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Part Time Caregiver, And Special Occasion Caregiver

Portland, ME

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$22/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
I have been a babysitter all through high school and during college as well. I also coached swim team for three years with children ranging from ages 6-17. I have also taught swim lessons for five years with children of all ages and abilities. I have also worked as a substitute teacher for elementary school children and high...
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Part-Time Babysitter

Portland, ME

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$23/hr
9 years experience
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
I am an active healthcare worker looking to babysit in my spare time. I love spending time outside and being around my favorite people. I spent the last two years in Big Sky helping run a children recreation department. I miss the joy and innocence children add to my life
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As Needed Babysitter/ Part Time- Nanny

Portland, ME

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$28/hr
8 years experience
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
I'd describe my personality as caring, empathetic, funny I have worked with children of all ages since I was 19 and got my first nannying job. Working with kids has always been a passion of mine. I currently work as a registered nurse in Pediatrics, and I am completing my nurse practitioner degree in pediatric primary care.
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I'm Looking For A Part Time Child Care Position And Would Love To Work With You And Your Family!

Portland, ME

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$16/hr
6 years experience
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
Hi! I'm a 21-year-old art student living in Portland. I spent this past summer working at a daycare and I have been babysitting for the past 6 years. I have work experience with children aged 4mo to 12 years old but I especially love working with younger kids 6mo-5yrs. I love to combine creativity and learning into play time and...
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Part Time Server Looking For Childcare Position

Portland, ME

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$16/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
I am currently working part-time as a server. I am looking for a caretaker position while I apply for full-time jobs. Last year I worked as a Spanish instructor at a Montessori school for ages 2-12. Before that, I spent the past couple of years working for an education and mentorship nonprofit based in Chile, mostly working with...
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Part-Time Babysitter/Nanny

Portland, ME

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$35/hr
5 years experience
Travel
carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hello! I recently just moved back to Maine and am looking for some additional part time work. For the past seven years I lived in Hawaii where I was a school garden teacher and taught K-9th grade students hands on gardening, cooking, and nutrition lessons, which was one of my most rewarding experiences! I babysat for several...
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Part-Time Nanny Available

Portland, ME

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
travel
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello! I am seeking a p/t position in child care. I have 2 children of my own, 17 and 11. This of course wins me loads of experience :) I have also babysat or nannied throughout HS and college, and also in my 20's quite a bit. I have been a social worker at Maine Behavioral Healthcare for the last 15 years, but since the...
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Part-time Babysitter Available

Portland, ME

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$25/hr
8 years experience
Carpooling
swimming supervision
Hi, I'm Kristen! I'm a full-time teacher at a Reggio Emilia-inspired outdoor preschool in Maine. For the next month and a half I'll be living with family in New York and am looking for either consistent part-time or as needed babysitting hours. I've been babysitting for 8 years and have also worked as a camp counselor,...
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Experienced Part-time Caregiver Available

Portland, ME

5.0(1)
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$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
travel
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi. My name is Kate and I am a full time pediatric physical therapist. I am open to helping families with date nights or weekend opportunities. I have been babysitting since I was 13 years old, and that has been my primary job throughout junior high and high school. I love playing sports, doing crafts, and being creative with...

Kimberly D. says "My husband and I felt lucky to find Kate and have her care for our child. As a first time mom it wasn't easy to leave my babe with someone I didn't know...

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Expressive Artist, Part-Time Caregiver, Party/Event Art Teacher/Art Tutor

Portland, ME

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Travel
carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hello! My name is Mikayla. I'm 30 years old and absolutely adore caring for babies and little ones. I have no children of my own, and have worked in child care for 10+ years with kids ranging from infants to about 10 yrs old. I am an artist and work in an elementary school as a BHP. I'm looking for a part time summer gig. I am...
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Part-time Babysitter

Portland, ME

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$18/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
travel
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello! I'm 27-years-old and live in Portland. I have almost 10 years of babysitting experience, and several years of long term nannying. I've found all my experiences to be valuable and rewarding, as I really love children and hope to one day have a career working with them. I've cared for children as young as 3 months old, as...
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  • 60 part time babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $21.38/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated part time babysitters is 4.5

FAQs for finding a part time babysitter near you in Portland, ME

You need to take the steps required to make you feel comfortable when hiring a part-time babysitter near you in Portland, ME. 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 Portland, ME, 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 Portland, ME 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 Portland, ME is $21.38.

If you’re looking for a part-time babysitter near you in Portland, ME, 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 Portland, ME 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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