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Sydney P.

Special Education Teacher Available For Multiple Needs

Salt Lake City, UT

5.0(0)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
I have my Masters in Special Education & worked as a Special Education Teacher. & High School English teacher. I have a current Utah K-12 mild/moderate special education teaching license, and have worked in the past with children in in-patient care for all needs. I am looking for part time hours to help care for, tutor, assist...
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Fun Special Education Teacher

Salt Lake City, UT

5.0(0)
from
$27/hr
10 years experience
After nearly five years in Talent Acquisition/HR, I have decided to move on. I am currently employed as the Office Manager on a part-time basis at a small environmental advocacy nonprofit. I have taught in public and private schools in NY, UT and the Middle East. My most recent experience working with children has been as a...
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Salt Lake City, UT

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
With 17 years of experience and current studies in educational psychology, I specialize in supporting neurodivergent children and teens through individualized, developmentally appropriate care. My work has focused on autism, ADHD, sensory processing challenges, PANDAS, mental health conditions, and medically complex cases. I've...

Nandini N. says "She is patient and customizes the lessons according to the kids learning ability. She takes different approaches and applies different techniques to...

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Salt Lake City, UT

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
Hi! I'm a positive, energetic, and reliable esthetician and medical assistant who also works as a tumbling coach. Alongside my professional career, I have over eight years of experience nannying and babysitting children from infancy through middle school. I truly love working with kids and have a natural ability to connect with...

Marie H. says "Gabriella has always been on time and is great with my kids. I have four children who are a handful for me, so I was very pleased with how well she did...

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Part-Time Caregiver Or Occasional Babysitter

Salt Lake City, UT

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
" Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid. "Albert Einstein." I'm Rachel, I love this quote by Albert Einstein, and as a teacher I want to be able to recognize when a student is a fish and not judge them as a monkey. I completed my...

Cori H. says "I have known Rachel for almost 2 years. She is a very caring and hard working person. She is very dedicated to her work. She is dependable and...

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Part-time Fun Babysitter

Salt Lake City, UT

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Consuelo. I am a student at the UofU in Anthropology. I am also a dog groomer :). I've been taking care of kids since I reached adolescence. I continued that path until today, expanding my knowledge and experience. I've worked with children of all ages, from newborns to preadolescent! I know how to handle any...

Jenna A. says "Consuelo is wonderful! She took care of my 5 month old all day while my husband and I worked. She's kind, playful and attentive"

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Salt Lake City, UT

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
12 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
+ 1 more
For over a decade, I've been dedicated to nurturing children's potential and providing families with dependable care. My graduate-level education, combined with my certifications in First Aid Training and CPR Training, alongside Early Child Development Coursework, equip me to handle various situations with confidence. I am also...

Tom C. says "Couldn't be more grateful to Sarah. She helped me out with an odd job/errand very last minute(less than 24 hours notice for a 6 hour task), and went above...

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Salt Lake City, UT

4.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
Hi there! I'm a compassionate and dependable caregiver with 20+ years of experience in childcare, senior care, and special needs support. I've worked as a full-time nanny for several families and as a cognitive skills trainer, helping children strengthen focus, memory, and learning abilities. I'm also a substitute teacher,...

Katie T. says "Michelle has been a very reliable and competent babysitter for our family. She does well working with our infant as well as our three year old. I would...

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Salt Lake City, UT

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Alair and I'm an 20-year-old recent graduate from the University of Utah. I have a Bachelors in Environmental Science from the U of U and an Associates from Weber State. My hobbies include yoga, paddleboarding, and cross stitching. I also speak some French! I have 5 years of childcare experience. This includes...
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Child care

Salt Lake City, UT

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
I'm 22 college student. I'm majoring in dentistry. I love kids, and I have 6 years of paid experience working with infants up to toddlers and school graders and special needs children. I've experienced working with twins and multiple kids at once that are close in age. I've worked with families, daycares and school volunteering....
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Kind, Reliable, Active Care Giver

Salt Lake City, UT

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
Hi there! I am currently employed, but am looking to transition out of my current position and move into a position to pursue my passion- caring for others. I am hoping to nanny for 24-32 hours a week while working part time as a CNA. I've been babysitting since I was 12 years old, including 2 full-time summers as a nanny for...

Alison L. says "I would absolutely hire Elise again and so appreciated all the time she spent with my kids when they were younger. If my husband and I could hand select a...

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Weekend And Date Night Sitter Available

Salt Lake City, UT

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 34 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hi - I am Shelley! I am available for occasional babysitting during the evenings or on weekends. Unfortunately, I am normally not available during the day as I work full time. Do you need a sitter for a date night, wedding, or ski outing? I would love to help. Here's a little about my background. I started babysitting when I...

Care Member says "Shelley is always amazing when she watches my kids. She is very responsive and is always flexible. She plays well with my kids and they love her company...

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Neurodivergent Superhero

Salt Lake City, UT

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
18 years experience·
Hired by 14 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
Hi! I'm Kali (Kay-lee). I'm looking for one-off, recurring, and regular work through grad school. I might be a good fit if you want someone who: -Practices positive guidance -Will engage with your children -Has experience as well as education. -Is reliable and widely available and will help you find someone else if they can't...

Care Member says "It was a pleasure working with Kali. Kali was dependable, punctual, friendly, knowledgeable, and most importantly, Kali was absolutely fabulous with our...

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Special Needs Caregiver

Salt Lake City, UT

from
$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
My first job when I was 16 was at a daycare for special needs children and I've had a passion for it ever since. Since then I've been a caregiver for several special needs children including one currently. I'm working on a degree in special education and would love all the experience I can get. I also worked at a cognitive...
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Special Needs Care

Salt Lake City, UT

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$16/hr
8 years experience
Hi I'm Madi! I have volunteered and worked at a camp for people with disabilities for 5 years and that has taught me how to organize activities, follow care charts, and supervise groups of campers. I have worked with youth up to seniors, I'm CPR/first aid trained, and have my own transportation. I have worked with many people...
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Experienced Special Needs/Typically Developing Nanny Available Part-Time

Salt Lake City, UT

from
$25/hr
1 year experience
Hi there! I'm Kayleen - a nurturing, energetic, and experienced caregiver in working with kids of all ages. I've had the joy of nannying for two wonderful families, caring for children ranging from 4 months to 6 years old. I'm also a proud aunt to 9 (yes, 9!) nieces and nephews, so multitasking and making little ones laugh are...
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Special Needs Helper

Salt Lake City, UT

from
$10/hr
I have cooked for those with special needs, and read to, exercised with and brought individuals on outings in the community.
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Salt Lake City, UT

from
$13/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi! I've had a lifetime of experience caring for a special needs child, as my sister has a genetic disorder called Wolf-Hirschhorn syndrome. This means she is missing part of her fourth chromosome, and she is non-verbal, needs to be fed by a g-tube, is in diapers, needs assistance walking, and has a history of seizures. I also...
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Caring And Patient Part Time Caregiver Available

Salt Lake City, UT

from
$30/hr
3 years experience
I have worked as a nanny for a 2-year-old with special needs who was developmentally delayed because of seizures. I really enjoyed doing fun and creative activities with her and helping her regain her fine motor skills. I have also worked at a high school as a paraprofessional in a special education classroom. I worked with...
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Salt Lake City, UT

from
$20/hr
10 years experience
I worked with special needs adults and seniors for different companies over the years. As well as children throughout my years as a childcare provider.
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  • 122 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average posted rate is $19.00/hr as of July 2026

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 4.8

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Salt Lake City, UT

Special Needs Caregivers in Salt Lake City, UT are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 34 reviews of the 122 listed special needs caregivers

Stephanie Q.

She is patient and customizes the lessons according to the kids learning ability. She takes different approaches and applies different...

- Nandini N.

Gabriella S.

Gabriella has always been on time and is great with my kids. I have four children who are a handful for me, so I was very pleased with how...

- Marie H.

Rachel M.

I have known Rachel for almost 2 years. She is a very caring and hard working person. She is very dedicated to her work. She is dependable...

- Cori H.

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