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60 after school babysitters are listed in Portland, ME
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby after school babysitters is 6 years
After school babysitters in Portland, ME
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: Travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
First Aid
Jada W.
Portland, ME
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Babysitter With 21 Years Experience Looking For New Families To Work With!
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: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
I have a wide range of experience with a wide range of age groups. I have worked at residential summer camps for almost 10 summers. A few were Girl Scout Camps, but more recently I worked at a summer camp in Raymond, ME. In 2017, I worked as a nanny in Liguria, Italy with 3 small children. During my undergraduate years, I worked...
Sara can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Emily R.
Portland, ME
$16-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter/part-time Nanny Available For Weekday Position
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! I am currently a student at USM, pursuing a degree in Media Studies. I have 7+ years of babysitting/nannying experience. I lived in New York City for two and a half years, and while I was there I worked as an after school nanny for two wonderful sisters (ages 4-9). My responsibilities with them ranged from getting them...
5.0
(1)
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, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Hannah is an absolute sweetheart. She’s well rounded, loves kids, works super hard and is extremely efficient! She helped us around the house immensely! We love when Hannah’s around!"
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:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
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: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
Mia H.
Portland, ME
$25/hr • 15 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter With Background In Healthcare And Outdoor Education!
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have many years of babysitting experience and love working with children of all ages! I am in nursing school working towards becoming a pediatric nurse practitioner. I have been a full time nanny as well as a pediatric nursing assistant. I am creative, outdoorsy, responsible and patient. I currently work at the Friends school...
Mia can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
CNA
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
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:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:
First Aid
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
First Aid
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.
Shelley O.
Portland, ME
$25-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
Recently my three adult daughters all moved out of the house, so now I have the time to work and provide care for other families. As for paid childcare, I have three years of experience recently. I worked for one year at a preschool . Before that, I worked for two years for a family that I adored , who moved to Finland. Now, I...
Hi All! I am currently in my master's program at USM in Environmental Education and Non-profit Management. I am an experienced nanny and babysitter. I have worked as a camp counselor (5+ years), interpretive park ranger (1 year), and after school care assistant (1 year) with multiple kids from many different backgrounds....
Angela can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a College graduate with a bachelors of science from the University of Connecticut with a minor in human development and health sciences. I have extensive management experience, and I have been a full time teacher in Thailand for math, science, and English. I am certified with both my TEFL and my TESOL. I have taught from...
Lauren can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Lauren is a nurturing person and is sensitive to others needs. She is warm and comfortable with children and animals (especially dogs). Lauren is a perfectionist and takes pride in her work, she will be an asset to any family."
Linda D.
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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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: Grocery shopping, light cleaning
Lindsey C.
Portland, ME
$16-19/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi ! I'm Lindsey I'm 25 Years Old I Just Recently Moved To Maine.
I'd describe my personality as Outgoing, Reliable and Trustworthy
I like working with kids because I love seeing kids have fun in a safe and happy environment
I'm looking for a job that is reoccurring and reliable
I started working with kids when I was about 15 years old my first job was at a day camp
In my spare time, I...
Lindsey can also help with: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hi! I've loved spending time and working with kids in varying ways since my first babysitting job. Through college, I worked as an assistant teacher at the local Children's Center with preschool age children. I've also worked with kids as a volunteer at a women's shelter in Boston which I especially enjoyed. I would watch 7-10...
Sophie can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
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Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in Portland, ME
Hannah Q.
5.0
Hannah is an absolute sweetheart. She’s well rounded, loves kids, works super hard and is extremely efficient! She helped us around the house immensely! We love when Hannah’s around!
- 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.
Lauren C.
5.0
Lauren is a nurturing person and is sensitive to others needs. She is warm and comfortable with children and animals (especially dogs). Lauren is a perfectionist and takes pride in her work, she will be an asset to any family.
- Linda D.
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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 54 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 $20.20. 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?
We ask all after school babysitters on Care.com to complete an annual background check known as a CareCheck. If an after school babysitter completes a CareCheck, they have a badge on their profile that notes the date the background check was run. We strongly recommend you do your own due diligence to ensure you feel comfortable with the after school babysitter you hire by interviewing them, asking for references, and running an independent background check before you hire a sitter near you in Portland, ME.
Ratings for Portland, ME after school babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
After School Babysitters in Portland, ME are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 26 reviews of the 60 listed after school babysitters.