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