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Rae C.

Child Care/Nanny/Special Needs Care/Tutoring

Oakland, CA

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$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I am a creative, fun, animal-friendly, active, vaccinated, and degreed educator with over 20 years of teaching experience, and four plus years of professional nanny experience. I have been with my current family since March of 2019, taking care of two girls who were 20 months and 3 years old respectively when I started. I live...
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Oakland, CA

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$32/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
swimming supervision
Hello! I have a degree in Psychology from Brazil and am currently taking an online graduate course. With five years of childcare experience, I've cared for children from newborns to teenagers, including those with special needs, and I'm CPR certified. My experience includes full-time nannying, babysitting, and working in an...
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FFormer Au Pair Providing Loving, Reliable Child Care.Nurturing Nanny With 10Years Experience.

Oakland, CA

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$28/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
grocery shopping
travel
Hi! I'm Zinhle , a loving, patient, and dependable child care provider with over 10 years of hands-on experience caring for children of all ages. I started my journey as an au pair, which gave me a deep appreciation for cultural exchange, family life, and child development. Since then, I've worked as a live-in nanny, daycare...
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Passionate And Caring Nanny Ready To Nurture Your Little Ones!

Oakland, CA

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$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Hello there! I am actively seeking an opportunity to work with a wonderful family as a nanny. I've dedicated 15 years to the rewarding role of childcare provider. My passion for childcare was nurtured from a young age, growing up with a mother who specialized in early childhood development and special needs care. I have not...
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Teacher / Experienced Nanny Looking To Provide Summer Care

Oakland, CA

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$35/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi everyone! *I am currently looking for a part or full time nanny or tutoring position for the months June and July or occasional babysitting jobs!* I am a 3rd year, 2nd grade teacher here in Oakland with a degree in Elementary Education and a minor in Child Development. I have nannied for countless families (CA, NYC, Italy)...
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Energetic, Fun Loving, Reliable Nanny

Oakland, CA

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$33/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 1 more
My name is Amber, and I am a 42-year-old mother, wife, and Bay Area native who finds joy in nature, dancing, yoga and living a holistic lifestyle, all while embracing the beautiful chaos of motherhood and life. For as long as I can remember, I've been passionate about caring for children. With over 25 years of experience, I've...
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Looking For A Family Starting In The Beginning Of June!

Oakland, CA

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$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hi there!! I am available for full time care starting the second week of June! I currently work with pre-k children with special needs, but have been nannying for the past 7 years with kids of all ages. I have around 3 years of experience with 0-12month olds, and around 4 years working with kids up to 12. I love being outdoors...
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Oakland, CA

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$40/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Nice to meet you! Im an experienced publics teacher in special needs, reading support, and subject learning. I am transitioning to full-time babysitting to support my own learning goals through graduate school. Through state-certified training I have experience in behavior interventions, first-aid, and CPR. I have over 5 years...
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Oakland, CA

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$19/hr
20 years experience
Meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I am a positive, reliable, and patient childcare provider with over 20 years of experience working with children and families. I currently work as an Instructional Aide and will begin my sixth school year this August. I also have nearly five years of experience as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT), supporting children with...
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Oakland, CA

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$32/hr
2 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hi there! I'm Christy, and I bring 10 years of experience of tutoring and classroom teaching. I hold a master's degree in international education policy and management. I also taught at my family's school in Taiwan and Korea using Montessori and Waldorf methodology. I am a child's companion and mentor, and love to help kids...
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Oakland, CA

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$28/hr
5 years experience
Grocery shopping
carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I am passionate about being a steady figure in the lives of the children I care for. With years of babysitting experience and being an older sister, I feel confident caring for multiple children of all age groups, including children with special needs. I am more than willing to help around the house with cooking, cleaning,...
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Professional Teacher And Caregiver

Oakland, CA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Katie and I've been an educator and caretaker for 20 years. I'm also an artist, musician, and yoga teacher as well! I've worked with students of all ages (2-65 years old) and feel comfortable working with clients with special needs as well.
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Oakland, CA

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$30/hr
9 years experience
Hi :) my name is Rachel and I am 27. I'm very outgoing, adventurous and fun! I have been working with children ever since I turned 16! I absolutely love being able to hangout with kids and make little friends! I currently work as a registered behavior technician so I have a lot of experience with special needs children along...
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Oakland, CA

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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
travel
I am the third oldest of eight kids and have loved working with kids all my life. Once I was old enough to work, I worked at a summer camp each summer where I was a camp counselor. I became an Elementary Education major and gained 3years of experience teaching kids at 6 different internships. I then went on to work full time as...
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Dedicated, Patient And Loving Sitter

Oakland, CA

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$36/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I am an experienced caregiver who has worked with children of all ages, from 3 months to 13 years old. With 2 years of experience as an Aupair and 1 year as a nanny, I am adept at providing quality care to children of all ages. Additionally, I am CPR trained and have experience working with children with special needs. I am also...
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Oakland, CA

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$45/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
Hi! my name is Carmen, and I am 29 years old. I began my childcare working with kids in special needs education at Castro Valley High School my sophomore year until I graduated in 2014. During that time I was also a part time nanny for various families in the evenings. After high-school I immediately began working as a...
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Oakland, CA

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$18/hr
7 years experience
Grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Nurturing children and supporting families has been my passion for 10 years. My positive experiences babysitting led me to where I am today. I hold a college degree and am comfortable caring for up to five children, ages newborn and up. I'm patient, calm, friendly, and approachable. I enjoy reading, playing games, and being...
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Oakland, CA

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$35/hr
6 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
I'm a dedicated childcare provider with a passion for nurturing children's growth and development. With five years of experience, I have a proven track record of providing a safe and nurturing environment for children. I pride myself on my patience, creativity, and friendly nature, which allows me to connect with children of all...
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Responsible, Kind, Experienced, Creative Caregiver

Oakland, CA

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$35/hr
14 years experience
Grocery shopping
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
travel
I am a responsible, creative, and kind caregiver with a diverse range of experiences. I grew up spending lots of time in my mother's business, which is a speech, occupational, and physical therapy center for children with special needs, which has impacted the way I approach caregiving to this day. Some of my experiences...
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Oakland, CA

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$23/hr
3 years experience
Grocery shopping
carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Maria, and I have over two years of experience working in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), supporting children with special needs, including autism. I am currently a clinical supervisor accruing hours, enrolled in a master's program, and am on track to become a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) next year. I...
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  • The average posted rate is $27.00/hr as of September 2026

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 4.5

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