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Meghan P.


Long Beach, NY

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Elementary School Teacher Looking For Part-time Summer Babysitting Jobs

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My name is Meghan, I am 33 years old and live in Long Beach. I am looking for a part-time summer babysitting job (2-3 days a week). I am a first grade teacher on Long Island, have been teaching for 10 years, and have an extensive background in child care. I have a Master's Degree, hold four NYS teacher certifications (Birth -...
Meghan can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

Hi! I am a very reliable, patient, and creative person who has approximately 8 years of experience caring for children, from infants to teenagers. With me, your children will receive appropriate care, and I'm willing to do additional other tasks if requested. Personally, I'm an organizer, planner, and multitasker, so minimum...
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Kimberly R.


Wantagh, NY

$10-20/hr3 yrs exp

Part-time Care Giver Available

Hello I am 22 and currently a graduate student at LIU Post studying Speech- Language pathology. I have worked full time at a special needs preschool specializing in early identification / intervention for children birth -7 with learning, language, social, and behavior challenges. I have also worked with children as a...
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Kira V.


Long Beach, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced And Creative Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Kira, and I have over 15 years of experience working with children. I began as a teenager babysitting and working in daycare after school, and went on to teach music and movement classes to 3-5-year-olds, teach theatre and art, nanny, work as a Teacher Assistant with kids with special needs, and continue...
Kira can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

I have been working with special needs kids and adults for over the past 3 years, I am very compassionate, patient, and enjoy serving them in they're area of needs
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Ivonete L.


Mineola, NY

$17-20/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Nanny Available (weekdays)

I have over 30 years of experience caring for children, with a strong background in special needs. I provided around-the-clock care to my autistic daughter, until she was recently placed into a permanent residency. I am comfortable taking care of infants, children, and adults of varying level of function. I am very patient and...
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Jessica O.


Lynbrook, NY

$35-50/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs

I have worked for the DOE with special needs children for 14 years and after school ABA therapy for 14 years I am ABA certified a behavioral therapist and RBT certified
Currently, I am working as a Direct Professional Aide working with individuals with Lagone-Down Syndrome, Autisum, ADD, ADHD, Physicosis, and OCD. Also, I'm a Registered Medical Assistant and have certification in CPR for adults, adolescents, and infants. It brings me joy to help others out on a personal level to achieve...
I have 25 years of experience working with children between the ages from newborn-20. An experienced professional in working with students with diverse abilities and disabilities. I am dedicated to creating inclusive and supporting learning environments. My philosophy revolves around fostering a sense of empowerment and self...
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Danielle B.


Queens Village, NY

$15-20/hr7 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

I enjoy taking care of children. As well as educating children. I am a loving, caring and nurturing person. I have 7 years of experience working with children. I currently work as a teacher's assistant for the department of education. I have experience working with children of the ages 5-14, and I have experience working with...
Danielle can also help with: Meal prep
I have 5 years of experience. I can help with Crafts and Cooking/Meal Preparation. I have a 5-year-old daughter and an 8-year-old son. My daughter has speech delays so I am able to assist with children with special needs.
Tavalina can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance
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Ivonete L.


Mineola, NY

$20-30/hr1 yrs exp

Patient & Experienced Sitter (30+yrs Of Experience)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have over 30 years of experience caring for children, with a strong background in special needs. I provided around-the-clock care to my autistic daughter, until she was recently placed into a permanent residency. I am comfortable taking care of infants, children, and adults of varying level of function. I am very patient and...
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Rosa A.


Hempstead, NY

$10-15/hr5 yrs exp

I have worked with people with special needs for 5 years and it has been a great experience because at the same time you get to learn new things which is good because I love to learn new things and I love to help others.
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Katelyn K.


Seaford, NY

$17-26/hr7 yrs exp

Hello! I am Katelyn and I am from Long Island, New York. I am 21 years old and a junior at Towson University. I am studying social sciences with a concentration in education to become a middle or high school teacher. For the past three summers, I have worked at a special education preschool as an aide. Along with my time as...
Katelyn can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Emanie C.


Freeport, NY

$23-25/hr4 yrs exp

Hi Families! My name is Emanie, and I'm an active, organized, and enthusiastic nanny with over 5 years of experience caring for children of all ages and backgrounds. Apart from babysitting/nannying, my background includes working with special needs children in self-contained classrooms, serving as a teacher's aide, hosting...
Emanie can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

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Kelly L.


Rockville Centre, NY

$25-40/hr9 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver

Hi! My name is Kelly. I have 9 years of experience teaching children with special needs. This experience gave a broader perspective on teaching functional life skills and behavioral strategies while in the community setting. These are skills that I can apply within my work. I love and enjoy helping and working with others to...
Kelly can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, light cleaning
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Alexandra D.


Franklin Square, NY

$15-30/hr5 yrs exp

Anytime Babysitter, Caregiver, English/Writing Tutor

Hi there! I'm an adjunct English professor looking for part time childcare work. In the summer I'm very available, most times, Monday-Friday and can do weekend nights as well. I have experience performing activities and watching children with special needs for weekly events at my church (St. Anne's, Garden City), as well as...
Alexandra can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Jody G.


Saint Albans, NY

$17-21/hr1 yrs exp

I am very patient has experience with autism children and I willing to adopt to their environment. I am loving, determine, jovial. Also very great with children's and get along well with them also interested in things they love to do as stated before I am extremely willing to adopt to their environment.
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Rose H.


Far Rockaway, NY

$20/hr2 yrs exp

Fun Professional Sitter That Knows How To Create Long Lasting Memories

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Newborns to pre teens I also have experience with special needs kids I also worked in daycares an private homes .
Rose can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep
I'm Maria- a creative and patient childcare provider with 20 years of experience caring for children of all ages. My goal is to provide a safe and nurturing environment where children can learn, grow, and thrive. Specialty in special needs toddlers, adolescents and adults. Specialty in newborn and infant care- including...
Maria can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning

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