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60 after school babysitters are listed in Rockaway, NJ
The average posted rate is $17/hr as of May 2025
The average experience for nearby after school babysitters is 5 years
What others are saying about after school babysitters in Rockaway, NJ
Melissa was amazing! She helped with my daughters over the summer. Melissa showed up on time and always with a smile on her face. My kids…
Review for Melissa M. by Jaclyn T.
Laura babysat for my 10 year old one evening and looked after our extremely energetic dog on several occasions. She was terrific with both…
Review for Laura D. by Theresa B.
Deanna has worked for me for almost 2 years. She is wonderful with both of my children (2.5 and 4.5), and they both absolutely love her.…
Review for Deanna R. by Ilana R.
After school babysitters in Rockaway, NJ
I am looking for an after school job as I am a preschool teacher in Belleville. I live in Hoboken. I have a car and am non smoker.
Jade can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
I empty nest Mom. I raised my three daughters mostly on my own. I enjoy every stage of childhood. I love to play, read, help with homework, what ever you need. Thanks for considering me,,,,,,
Jennifer can also help with: Craft assistance
Hi! My name is Alina, and it would be a pleasure to work with you! I am a 21-year-old part-time chemistry student, as well as a babysitter and art studio manager. I grew up alongside my brother who is autistic & nonverbal, which has given me a lifetime of experience with special needs, caregiving, and patience. I've worked with...
Alina can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Amy S.
Rockaway, NJ
$20-30/hr • 7 yrs exp
I have been babysitting for families across New Jersey for about 7/8 years now and also have taught dance for ages 3-18 for a couple of years, as well! I absolutely love working with children and have taken a couple of child development courses at Rutgers University throughout my completion of a Bachelor's degree in Psychology....
Amy can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Taylor J.
Rockaway, NJ
$22-50/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Taylor and I am excited to offer my babysitting services. I have over 3 years of experience working with children as a substitute teacher for grades K-5, where I cultivated a deep understanding of child development and learning. Additionally, I spent 3 years as a newborn photographer, capturing precious moments...
Alejandra L.
Rockaway, NJ
$18-50/hr • 2 yrs exp
As a caring and responsible individual, I'm passionate about providing a safe and nurturing environment for children. With two years of experience as a childcare provider, I've had the privilege of supporting families and making a positive impact on the lives of children. My patient and calm demeanor, combined with my creativity...
Christina F.
Rockaway, NJ
$20/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hi, my name is Christina I am 21 years old and I live in Rockaway. I am a upcoming senior nursing student at the University of Scranton. I am looking for full time a babysitting job for the summer. I'm home from college now so I can start as soon as possible. I have a few years of babysitting experience and I was a camp...
Christina can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Mana R.
Rockaway, NJ
$20-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
I'm a nurturing and experienced childcare provider with a deep-rooted passion for fostering children's growth and development. With three years of experience, I'm adept at caring for children of all ages, from infants to preteens. My calm and creative personality, coupled with my excellent communication skills, allows me to...
Lauren M.
Rockaway, NJ
$15-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Lauren and I am a recent college graduate from The College of New Jersey. I am 21 years old and I live in Rockaway, New Jersey. I am looking to help families for the Summer/Fall that may need assistance during this time of crisis. I have a lot of experience as a babysitter and as a camp counselor. I am full of...
Lauren can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Melissa. I am currently a school counselor at Chatham High School and looking for some summer work. I have 10 years of experience babysitting and 3 years of experience working in preschools. About 8 of those years involve working with a boy on the autism spectrum. My current position as a school counselor is...
Melissa can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Melissa was amazing! She helped with my daughters over the summer. Melissa showed up on time and always with a smile on her face. My kids loved her! We continue to keep in touch."
Jaclyn T.
Anna P.
Rockaway, NJ
$17-18/hr • 4 yrs exp
-I have worked at a school-age summer camp 2020-present
-I have taught youth activity classes (ages 3-8) 2021-present
-I have babysat occasionally since 2021
-I have been a nanny for two toddlers
-I have been a co-director for an after school program
-I am CPR certified
-I am 22 years old and in college studying education!
Luz L.
Rockaway, NJ
$18-50/hr • 6 yrs exp
I'm a childcare provider driven by a passion for nurturing children's growth and development. With six years of experience, I've had the joy of caring for children of various ages, from toddlers to preteens.
I take great pride in creating a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment where children can thrive. My friendly and...
Reese W.
Rockaway, NJ
$10-15/hr • 1 yrs exp
I have 3 years of childcare experience, including experience with babysitting, experience at a daycare, as well as my current part time job working with school age children at an after-care program (2-6 Monday - Friday). I am looking for temporary and or repeating gigs that work around my current job schedule. I absolutely love...
Reese can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hello! My name is Christina , and I am a college student seeking a summer job as a caregiver. As a student, I have always been passionate about working with children and providing quality care to families in need. I have a few years of experience working with children. I have previously worked as a camp counselor and a...
Christina can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have worked with kids for over 15 years. I have worked in camps, homes, and schools. Among the many families that I have watched have been a family with four kids, including an 1-month-old and two dogs, and a family with 16-month-old twins. I am good with caring for multiple kids of different ages, picking up after kids are in...
Laura can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Laura babysat for my 10 year old one evening and looked after our extremely energetic dog on several occasions. She was terrific with both my daughter and the dog and professional and courteous with me and my husband. I would definitely recommend Laura as a top...
Theresa B.
Deanna R.
Lake Hopatcong, NJ
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
I Am An Experienced Babysitter Available Full-Time Monday-Friday
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I've been working with kids for about 10 years now. I started out babysitting when I was in high school and then after that I've been working in nursery schools and day cares until about a little over a year ago. I started babysitting full time again for an infant and I loved it! And I figured out this is what I really want to...
Deanna can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Deanna has worked for me for almost 2 years. She is wonderful with both of my children (2.5 and 4.5), and they both absolutely love her. She is playful, loving, warm, energetic, everything you would want in a sitter. Because both of my kids are now in school, I...
Ilana R.
3.5
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am Kayleen, a sophomore in college with about 2+ years of experience. I would constantly baby sit my little brother as well as a little one year til he was old enough to start daycare. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Grocery Shopping and meal prepping. As well as taking the kids where they need to be after...
Kayleen can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"We had a great experience with Kayleen. She cared for our two girls (4 and 2) for a week and showed up every day on time and ready to go. Our kids had a great time with her and she leaned in to help cleaning without being asked. Would definitely hire again."
Mike B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Maureen and I am a mom of 3 grown children, my youngest just graduated college in May. I am a retired elementary school teacher with a Masters in Education. I love children of all ages and am looking forward to being a nanny/ babysitter as my next career step. I can help with homework, help with meal prep, drive...
Maureen can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"Maureen has been absolutely wonderful to my family. I wish I had met her years ago. She has cared so wonderfully for our newborn son, she is great to our dog, and my older children love her as well! "
Erin M.
5.0
(1)
I enjoy working with children very much, through out my experience as a sitter I have learn to understand what is necessary for the Children need.
Rosa can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Nashaly M.
Parsippany, NJ
$25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a Behavioral Therapist with a Bachelors in Psychology and interested in babysitting/nannying part time. I love working with kids and have worked at a daycare for almost 2 years and another for about a year now. My mother is also a teacher who has taught me a lot on how to care for a child. I have a 3-year-old brother who...
Nashaly can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Appreciated the responsiveness , things didn't work since we booked someone else but will reach out next time ."
Hitesh M.
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FAQs for finding an after school babysitter near you in Rockaway, NJ
What types of after school babysitter services are available near me in Rockaway, NJ?
You can review 14 after school babysitter profiles near you in Rockaway, NJ 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 Rockaway, NJ?
The average hourly rate for after school babysitters near you in Rockaway, NJ is $17.79. 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 Rockaway, NJ?
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 Rockaway, NJ on babysitting websites like Care.com.
Can I hire an after school sitter near me in Rockaway, NJ 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 Rockaway, NJ can really come in handy.
How can I safely find after school babysitters near me in Rockaway, NJ?
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