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60 part time babysitters are listed in Schenectady, NY
The average rate is $15/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby part time babysitters is 5 years
Part time babysitters in Schenectady, NY
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Carolyn, but I usually go by Cara. I am currently in grad school working towards my Masters in Music Education. In college I was an after-school babysitter for a family with two children, and since graduating I taught for two years at an elementary music program before deciding to go back to school. I have...
Carolyn can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep
Danica H.
Latham, NY
$15-20/hr • 7 yrs exp
I Absolutely Love Children! I Am Warm, Hard Working, And Caring.
I have had a heart for children for as long as I can remember! I think that showing love and being reliable to a child is so important to me because when I was younger I was put into foster care, because the people who were supposed to care for me didn't. I was later adopted and grew up in a loving home. I have spent years...
Danica can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Emily S.
Guilderland, NY
$30/hr • 8 yrs exp
Seeking A Job As A Part-time Caregiver For Children Of All Ages!
Hi!! I have over 8+ years of childcare experience including Pre-K teaching experience. I am looking to get my Masters, and would love to babysit or nanny for your children in the meantime. :)
Emily can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
I cared part time for a 6-month-old until she was almost 4 about a year ago and I have always babysitter since I was a kid. I'm also an LPN with first aid and CPR certification.
Callie can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hi my name is Nicole!! I have cared for and supervised many children over the course of 5 years. Besides babysitting I have worked at a school supervising the children in the after school program. In addition, I have worked at internships working with children with special needs. I have cared for children between the ages of 2...
Nicole can also help with: Travel, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
Gail C.
Ballston Lake, NY
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Empty Nester Looking To Do What I Love & Do Best. Part Time; No Weekends.
Raised three girls, now college educated and independent. Married for 33 years. My passion is children's literature. I currently work as a children's bookseller & event assistant at an independent book store in Saratoga. Would love to share my love of the arts, music and animals. Best suited for newborn - young elementary....
Gail can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling
I am currently a second grade teacher in a local school district. Looking for part-time summer employment either babysitting or tutoring.
Christina can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Hello! My name is Sarah and I'm from Staten Island, NY. I am a Flight Attendant for Delta Air Lines looking for part time work in the capital region. I look forward to meeting you!
Sarah can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I am a part-time student working towards my degree in education. I have been working at a daycare with children between the ages of 3 mos and 5 yrs old for just under 2 years; I also have about 5 years of experience with babysitting. I find myself to be very creative and open-minded enabling me to work with children at their own...
Amelia can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
I have not only taken care of my three brothers while they were growing up, I also took care a family of three for about 6 years. I cook, clean, play, and have done a few over nights. I adore children but sadly have none of my own quiet yet.
Erica can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Alexis Q.
Altamont, NY
$20/hr • 5 yrs exp
I'd describe my personality as caring, passionate and responsible.
I like working with kids because there's never a dull moment!
I got a job at my local daycare about 5 years ago, working as a floater, so gaining experience with all age ranges, I've since become an infant teacher so only working with kids 6 weeks to 18 months...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Emily L.
Clifton Park, NY
$25/hr • 6 yrs exp
I'd describe my personality as patient, nurturing and resilient.
I like working with kids because I enjoy watching their growth and being a part of their learning and development. I love their curiosity and wonder. I'm young at heart and appreciate the joy they bring to daily activities. I love kids and kids love me!
I'm...
Emily can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Makayla Y.
Guilderland, NY
$16-31/hr • 5 yrs exp
1.0
(1)
Hi, I'm Makayla, Kayla for short! I love working with kids. I am looking for either part or full time! My previous job was at a daycare for over a year! I love kids, I love animals and I do love to clean!! I have 4 kitties of my own and a baby boy on his way! I am due in February and am so excited!!
Quinn M.
Clifton Park, NY
$18/hr • 4 yrs exp
I have worked as a camp counselor with children ages 12-18. I was a nanny for two children ages 2 and 4 and a nanny for three children ages 1, 4, and 6. I have done community habilitation work for two young adults with special needs. Most recently, I was an assistant teacher at a montessori school for children ages 2-6. I am...
Quinn can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance
Hello I'm Brianna! I'm 34 years old and have lived in the Guilderland/ Upstate Ny area my entire life. I have well over 15 years of experience in childcare including working at the Maple Leaf Daycare Center, the Preschool Center at SUNY Buffalo Ny, as well as numerous nannying and babysitting jobs with ages 0-12.
I love...
Brianna can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
4.5
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I graduated in 2017 with a BA in Creative Arts in Therapy from Russell Sage College. I've spent the last year working full time for NYS and part time as a content creator. I am now looking for a part time childcare position while I (hopefully!) transition into a fully WFH position. I worked as a babysitter all four years of high...
Madeline can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
4.0
"I interviewed Maddy for a part-time position and after a few minutes we realized that she had misread the job posting, and wasn't actually available on one of the days that we needed. She was polite and interviewed well, though, and if she'd been available she...
Jillian C.
Sarah O.
East Berne, NY
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Sarah. I have been an assistant teacher/cook/office assistant, for the past 7 years at a daycare center. I'm beyond thankful for the past 7 years there I have made some amazing connections with not only the children but the families I work with as well. I am also a part time nanny in the afternoons for an amazing...
Sarah can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I worked closely with Sarah in childcare for over 5 years, and I would enthusiastically recommend her!!!!
Sarah is the type of person every parent wants to have watch their children! She is kind, caring, engaging, respectful and fun! She communicates in...
Rosemary K.
4.6
(11)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I am a mom of 2, and the children's educator at a free early literacy program for children. I am
Undergoing the certification to become a birth doula as well, with a goal of being able
To better serve families in the immediate postpartum care.
I believe that selecting a babysitter should be a decision that works for your whole...
Haley can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"Haley is wonderful! She is engaging and goes above and beyond to connect with the kids. At our initial meet and great she noticed my son loved trucks, when she came to watch him for the first time- she brought her own trucks to play along with him, books and other...
Cheyenne B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My childcare experience consists of full time nannying for a few different families. I have cared for a baby girl part time, special needs children at a local school full time, a disabled 3-year-old boy part time, as well as a family with three children all under the age of two including a set of twins full time. My duties have...
Jenna can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Jenna has been one of the best decisions we have made for our family. We now consider her a part of our family. There is an obvious love between her and our now 1 year old baby girl.They had an instant connection which made my transition to having to go back to...
Marijo N.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Julia, I am 23 years old and have been caring for children of all ages since I was 13 and am First Aid and CPR certified. I work part-time with children with disabilities, and am up to date on latest training's regarding caring for disabled children safely. I have also completed a course on Communicating...
Julia can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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Recent part time babysitter reviews from local parents in Schenectady, NY
Madeline W.
4.0
I interviewed Maddy for a part-time position and after a few minutes we realized that she had misread the job posting, and wasn't actually available on one of the days that we needed. She was polite and interviewed well, though, and if she'd been available she definitely would have been on our short...
- Jillian C.
Sarah O.
5.0
Sarah watched my two kids (4 and 2.5) tonight and was wonderful! My four year old was devastated to hear that she wasn't sleeping over so they could play some more in the morning - that's how great she was. I was also impressed by how responsive and punctual she was, even texting the day before to...
- Kathryn M.
Haley Z.
5.0
Haley is a wonderful child caretaker and a great resource for all things parenting-related. She began watching our children in August 2021 - 2 year old and 7 month old. She had been our primary caretaker for the entirety of the 21-22 school year, working every Monday through Thursday full-time....
- Care member
Jenna B.
5.0
Jenna has been one of the best decisions we have made for our family. We now consider her a part of our family. There is an obvious love between her and our now 1 year old baby girl.They had an instant connection which made my transition to having to go back to work so much easier. Jenna started...
- Marijo N.
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FAQs for finding a part time babysitter near you in Schenectady, NY
Are part-time babysitters near me in Schenectady, NY safe to hire?
You need to take the steps required to make you feel comfortable when hiring a part-time babysitter near you in Schenectady, NY. 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 Schenectady, NY?
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 Schenectady, NY, 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 Schenectady, NY?
How much babysitters are paid near you in Schenectady, NY 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 Schenectady, NY is $15.16.
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If you’re looking for a part-time babysitter near you in Schenectady, NY, 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 Schenectady, NY?
Part-time babysitters near you in Schenectady, NY 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.