Babysitter

Babysitter Job

Benefits:

Bonus based on performance

Flexible schedule

Opportunity for advancement

Babysitter Job Responsibilities:

Provides care to children inside and outside the home

Ensures a healthy and safe environment for children when parents are away.

Prepares healthy snacks and meals.

Maintains daily feeding and care routines.

Performs light housework, including laundry.

Leads children in fun activities, such as playground visits and arts and crafts projects.

Keeps children's living and play areas tidy.

Encourages older children to complete chores.

Helps with homework and tutoring as needed.

Cares for infants, including feeding, diapering, and dressing.

Meets the physical, social, and emotional needs of children in their care.

Provides structure and communicates consistent behavioral expectations.

Encourages healthy habits and hygiene, and helps with toilet training.

Follows parents' instructions and keeps track of children's school and after-school schedules.

Helps children develop coping skills and good manners.

Keeps in contact with parents, alerting them of symptoms of illness, as well as everyday accidents and challenges.

Babysitter Qualifications and Skills:

Caregiving

Reliability

Responsibility

Excellent listener

Fun and engaging

Caring, compassionate, and patient

Skilled at developing and leading children in fun learning activities

Creativity

Energy and stamina

Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills

Safety focus

Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements:

Experience as a babysitter or nanny

Reliable transportation

Certification in first aid and child and infant CPR

Experience with special needs children

High school diploma or GED, associate's degree in child development a plus

State certification in early childhood education a plus

Compensation: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour