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60 part time babysitters are listed in Portland, ME
The average rate is $19/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby part time babysitters is 7 years
Part time babysitters in Portland, ME
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...
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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...
Kelly can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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...
Jasmine can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Mikayla D.
Portland, ME
$30-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
Expressive Artist, Part-Time Caregiver, Party/Event Art Teacher/Art Tutor
I am an artist, jeweler, teacher, and child caretaker. I love to dance, play, sing, imagine. In school I studied human development and child behavior, alongside my art studies.
I have 10+ years of experience caring for children in their homes, in an art or ski class, at the farm or park, or wherever our adventures take us.
I...
Mikayla can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have grown up around all ages kids and have always helped watch and take care of them, I have a niece and baby brother that I look after frequently. I love the outdoors and very active!
Gabrielle can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Gabrielle was wonderful with our 5 month old! She was responsible, on time and followed the plan for the day. She was very sweet and gentle with our infant. I would recommend!"
Care member
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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
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
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: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Hello! I will be moving back to Maine in June and am looking for some 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 families this summer...
Sarah can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
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
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...
Madeleine can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I moved to Maine after finishing up my BFA in Boston at Lesley University and have been working as a nature preschool teacher and art director of a summer camp in Scarborough for the last couple of years. While I have loved my time here, I am looking to relocate to the Augusta area and am in search of a family in need of a nanny...
Emma can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Amelia, I am 28 years old and local to Portland. I work full time as a Special Education Teacher for PPS and have worked in the education field for 6 years. Working with children is a passion of mine! When I am not in my classroom with my students I'm thinking of ideas to bring to the classroom to support them...
Amelia can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Amelia was 15 minutes early! My daughter just loved her."
Andrea A.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Lily. Currently I am a Senior nursing student at UVM and going to graduate school to study Midwifery. I have been working with children since 2007 as a babysitter and as a camp counselor for a local day camp. While at the camp, I had groups with ages ranging from 5-13 years old. I was in charge of organizing...
Lily can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
Hi, I am a high school senior looking for summer nannying jobs - full or part-time! I will be attending college in New York come September, but am home for the summer.
I have over four years of experience working and volunteering with children ages 0-12. I worked full-time during the summer at a childcare center for children...
Grace can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm 26-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...
Gwenyvere can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Gwen has been working with our family for about a year. I couldn't imagine a better fit! She is kind, dependable, and enthusiastic. We feel so lucky to have found her! She and our daughter have such a sweet friendship, it makes leaving her when we go to work just a...
Anna K.
4.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
This past May I received my Master's in Early Childhood Education with a focus in Social Emotional Learning. I also have a B. A. in Spanish and a minor in Film from Colorado College. Aside from my interests in languages and film, I also have a background in music (harp) and theater. I love to be outdoors as well as stay indoors...
Julia can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Early Education
3.0
"Not enough experience with children under eight years old."
Alison D.
Hi! My name is Caroline. I am 27-years old and have lived in Portland for 8 years. I enjoy knitting and other forms of creative expression, going on walks and reading. I have experience working with children of all ages in both a babysitting and professional capacity. For the past three years I have worked full time as an...
Caroline can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep
Clara S.
Portland, ME
$15-20/hr • 6 yrs exp
I'm Looking For A Part Time Child Care Position And Would Love To Work With You And Your Family!
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...
Clara can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a warm, enthusiastic, loving person who has been providing childcare for 15 years. I have been a Teacher and Ed-Tech in Early Childhood Education for the past 5 years. I adore children and hope to be as helpful as possible to your family in whatever ways you need!
Emma can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
Early Education
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Recent part time babysitter reviews from local parents in Portland, ME
Gabrielle M.
5.0
Gabrielle is amazing!!! She has been such a blessing to our family!! Our children love her and so do we!! I couldn’t recommend her more!
- Care member
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
Amelia C.
5.0
Amelia is wonderful! My husband and I were able to have time to snowboard together on our recent mountain vacation. It was good to know our two boys (4 and 2) were in great hands so that we could have a great time and enjoy ourselves. I loved knowing that they were having fun, playing outside as...
- Taylor H.
Gwenyvere S.
5.0
Gwen has been working with our family for about a year. I couldn't imagine a better fit! She is kind, dependable, and enthusiastic. We feel so lucky to have found her! She and our daughter have such a sweet friendship, it makes leaving her when we go to work just a little bit easier!
- Anna K.
Julia P.
5.0
Great caregiver! I definitely recommend her.
- Jennifer W.
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FAQs for finding a part time babysitter near you in Portland, ME
Are part-time babysitters near me in Portland, ME safe to hire?
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.
How can I interview a part-time babysitter near me in Portland, ME?
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 do babysitters get paid an hour near me in Portland, ME?
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 $19.61.
How can I find a part-time babysitter near me in Portland, ME?
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.
What types of services do part-time babysitters offer near me in Portland, ME?
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.
Ratings for Portland, ME part time babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
Part Time Babysitters in Portland, ME are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 31 reviews of the 60 listed part time babysitters.