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60 after school babysitters are listed in Portland, ME
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby after school babysitters is 7 years
After school babysitters in Portland, ME
4.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Educator living in Portland after years of travel/work. Looking to work with kind family so I may save up some money to build a tiny house and continue my education. 15+ years work at a girls summer camp (age 8-15), plus babysitting for kids of all ages. I was a live-in nanny for 6 mo. in Sydney for 3 girls (1/3/5), 6 mo. in...
Molly can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm looking for families in need of a babysitter (occasional and/or consistent, I'm flexible!!) I'm a teacher in Scarborough so I would be available after 3:30 p.m. on the week days but full availability on Saturdays. :)
My childcare expands across all age groups including special and/or behavioral needs. My passion caring...
Mackenzie can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
Jada W.
Portland, ME
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Babysitter With 21 Years Experience Looking For New Families To Work With!
4.9
(43)
Hired by 66 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
I have 23 years of experience caring for children in center based environments (ages 6 weeks-5 years), individually as a nanny (several of those years have been spent as an infant/toddler nanny), through evening and weekend babysitting jobs with children ages 2 weeks-17 years, doing overnights with various ages, doing...
Jada can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jada was great with our two kids. She was communicative, on time, and made us feel at ease leaving our kids to attend a wedding for the evening. "
Care member
Hi! My name is Muno, and I am the second oldest of 12 kids, so caring for children has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. I've babysat my younger siblings for years, as well as neighbors children, family friends, and even my siblings friends from school; these children have all been between the ages of 2...
Katherine P.
Portland, ME
$25-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi, I'm Kate! I've been working with children for 10 years, with experience in summer camps, babysitting, and currently teaching kindergarten in my third year. I'm looking for a summer job and occasional babysitting after school or on weekends. I'm passionate about creating fun and positive experiences for kids and would love to...
Kendall D.
Portland, ME
$16-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Creative Sitter With Teaching Experience Seeking Full Or Part-time Work!
- 10+ years providing child care (infants, special needs, multiples)
- 2+ years as Montessori teaching assistant, sub, after school care (ages 2-13)
- CPR and first aid certified
- Fluent in French
Hello! My name is Kendall and I've been caring for children for 10 years. I started out as an in-class partner/tutor for younger...
Kendall can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Suz E.
Portland, ME
$30-50/hr • 11 yrs exp
I have been working with kids since I was 11, whether that was volunteering in Sunday school classes or spending time being a mother's helper for family friends.
I started babysitting at the age of 14 for a 3-month-old and became a life-long family member (who still visits for the occasional sleepover or movie night!).
I am...
Haley A.
Portland, ME
$16-20/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Nice to meet you! My name is Haley, I am a junior at the University of Southern Maine studying Psychology. I am 20 years old. I enjoy swimming, hiking, reading, and cooking. Most of my time is spent studying, but otherwise, I am working my part-time job as a server or spending time with friends. I grew up babysitting my cousins,...
Haley can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Haley has cared for our baby girl since she was 3 months old. She treated her like her own and did an amazing job bonding and interacting with her. She was very easy to communicate with and helped me a lot while I was getting back to work. Haley also helped us with...
Care member
Greetings!
I have worked with children all of ages, first through volunteering and then as a Recreation Programmer for the City of Portland at various elementary schools. I am the Recreation Supervisor for the City of Portland's Before and After the Bell program along with our Summer Camp Venture program. I love being a positive...
Raechel can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Hello! My name is Landyn, and I am a experienced caregiver with over 15 years of childcare experience, including full-time and part-time nannying. I am a 6th-grade Middle School English teacher, and I absolutely love working with kids of all ages!
As an educator, I understand the importance of creating a safe, engaging, and...
Landyn can also help with: Travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I am a 25-year-old living in Portland with a full time teaching job. I am looking for extra work during week nights and potential for some weekends. I am reliable, caring, educated and love children. I am currently getting my masters in special education. I look forward to working with you and your family!
Hannah can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
I am a recent graduate of Bard College, where I studied French Literature and Language, as well as visual arts and music (specifically Jazz). I recently relocated back to Portland, and am excited to resume my work in childcare. I have a range of experience in childcare, including working as a camp counselor, as a nanny, as a...
Emma can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Nyanen D.
Portland, ME
$16/hr • 6 yrs exp
I love spending time with children of all ages, and have caregiving experience both in homes and with after-school organizations. With Middletown Urban Gardeners at Wesleyan, I helped build a community garden with local elementary schoolers, with the Art Department I supported young adults with special needs in arts+crafts, and...
Nyanen can also help with: Craft assistance
Braylan W.
Portland, ME
$16-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have a lot of experience with infants and teenagers. I love to be active and involved with kids. I am CPR, AED and first aid certified.
I love dogs, unfortunately at this time I'm only allowed to have one at my residence so looking to spend some time taking care of others furry loved ones. I have experience walking, training...
Braylan can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Jadyn E.
Portland, ME
$18-23/hr • 1 yrs exp
I have volunteered and worked for a before/after school as well as summer camp program for 3 years with children ranging from 6-12. I also babysit occasionally for family friends of their children who at the youngest were 3 months
Jadyn can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping
God put it on my heart years ago to care for children. I'm not your average nanny. I would rather go exploring at a beach, build fairy houses on Mackworth Island, tumble and play at a playground with a picnic lunch than sit inside. I'm also a ' let's put on our snowsuits and go build a snow castle' kind of nanny. I have been a...
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
I currently work full time in food systems work. Before that, I was a Farm School Educator with elementary-aged kids at Wolfe's Neck Center. Previously, I worked part time as a teaching assistant at Mary Johnson Children's Center (MJCC) in Middlebury, VT for 3 years. At MJCC I worked in classrooms of 16 children ranging from 18...
Zoe can also help with: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
I am finishing up my fourth year of teaching elementary school and am looking for a commitment for work over the summer. I have ample experiences with babysitting over the course of my life and am looking forward to partnering with a family who shares similar values of child-led learning, outdoor exploration/play/adventure, and...
Mary can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Hello! My name is Olivia and I have worked in various childcare settings over the past 10+ years. I have been a pre-k teacher at a holistic preschool in Burlington, VT, directed/taught at a "micro" school for 7 families during the pandemic, hosted summer camps for children aged 3-6 and nannied for many families with children...
Olivia can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have over a decade of childcare experience. I have previously worked as an Infant & Toddler Teacher and spent a summer directing a summer day camp! I'm looking to pick up extra hours doing what I love the most- caring for children. You deserve a date night! Safety and fun are my priorities, so if you're looking for reliable...
Elizabeth can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Liz is extremely dependable and conscientious, always on time and followed all instructions perfectly. Most important, our 3-year-old loves her!"
Elizabeth E.
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Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in Portland, ME
Jada W.
5.0
Jada was excellent with our son. We hired her on short notice for a week of childcare when another nanny cancelled on us. Jada arrived on time, communicated really well throughout the week, and our son loved playing with her - he was crawling right to her after day 2. We’re excited to work with...
- Care member
Haley A.
5.0
Haley has cared for our baby girl since she was 3 months old. She treated her like her own and did an amazing job bonding and interacting with her. She was very easy to communicate with and helped me a lot while I was getting back to work. Haley also helped us with cleaning, grocery shopping,...
- Care member
Elizabeth H.
5.0
Liz is extremely dependable and conscientious, always on time and followed all instructions perfectly. Most important, our 3-year-old loves her!
- Elizabeth E.
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FAQs for finding an after school babysitter near you in Portland, ME
What types of after school babysitter services are available near me in Portland, ME?
You can review 52 after school babysitter profiles near you in Portland, ME to get an idea of what types of babysitting services sitters in your area offer. For example, some after school babysitters may be comfortable picking up your children from school or cooking dinner for your family while your children do their homework at the kitchen table.
How much does it cost to hire an after school babysitter near me in Portland, ME?
The average hourly rate for after school babysitters near you in Portland, ME is $20.69. It’s worth noting that these rates can vary depending on years of experience and how many children you have, amongst other factors.
How can I find an after school babysitter near me in Portland, ME?
If you need after school care for your children, you can hire a babysitter who you can rely on to pick up your children from school or to meet them at your house when they get home from school. You can search for after school babysitters near you in Portland, ME on babysitting websites like Care.com.
Can I hire an after school sitter near me in Portland, ME to watch my children between when they get off school and I get off work?
Whether you work in the home or out of the home, you likely need care for your children for a few hours after school while you wrap up your work day. This is when hiring an after school babysitter near you in Portland, ME can really come in handy.
How can I safely find after school babysitters near me in Portland, ME?
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Ratings for Portland, ME after school babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
After School Babysitters in Portland, ME are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 59 reviews of the 60 listed after school babysitters.