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70 special needs caregivers are listed in Knoxville, TN

The average posted rate is $16/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 4 years

Special needs caregivers in Knoxville, TN

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Sadie H.


Knoxville, TN

$15-18/hr4 yrs exp

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Hi my name is Sadie and I am currently a sophomore here at the University of Tennessee. I am from Austin, TX and have been working as a baby-sitter, nanny, or mother's helper for the past 4 years. In addition to that, I teach kids swim lessons in the summer, so I have a ton of experience with kids ranging from 6 months to 12...
Sadie can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Hi! My name is Emily and I have been have doing child-care work for over 6 years. I am an experienced babysitter, nanny, and dance teacher for kids and adults. I have experience working with children of all ages and with children with special needs. I love getting to know children, and spending time running and playing and...
Emily can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Mary T.


Knoxville, TN

$28/hr10 yrs exp

Retired Elementary School Teacher

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I am a recently retired Knox County teacher with over 20 years of experience. I have raised 3 children and (currently) have 3 young grandchildren, one of whom is special needs. I enjoy all ages, but have a particular fondness for 6-12-year-olds. I would be happy to nanny one child or a family with a range of ages. In...
Mary can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping
As a nurturing childcare provider with three years of experience, my passion lies in nurturing children's growth and development. I have a knack for creating a warm and engaging environment where children can thrive. My patient and creative nature allows me to foster their imaginations through various activities such as outdoor...
Alyssa can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Cheyenne D.


Knoxville, TN

$26/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Nanny Available

Bachelors degree in Child and Family Studies, graduated in 2018 from University of Tennessee-Chattanooga. Infant and child CPR and first aid certified. RBT certification. Experience with special needs children. Currently obtaining a masters degree in ABA therapy.
Cheyenne can also help with: Travel, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

I have several years of experience with childcare. I also worked with college aged students with special needs.
Kellie can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Jaimee L.


Knoxville, TN

$20/hr3 yrs exp

Nanny/ Family Assistant/ Home Organizer

Hi families! I'm Jaimee, I'm 27 and I'm a nanny, family assistant and home organizer. I have letters of recommendation as well as references separately for each of these services that I am happy to provide. I have reliable transportation, experience working with churches, a preschool, and a healthcare agency for a child with...
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Braelyn R.


Knoxville, TN

$15-50/hr4 yrs exp

Hey Hey! I'm Braelyn!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there! My name is Braelyn and I am a creative and passionate 18-year-old! I just started at UTK this fall and am majored in elementary education with a minor in music and culture! I love working with kids because you get to learn, teach, and laugh with them! I have experience with all age groups as I grew up babysitting my...
Braelyn can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

Early Education

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Kaitlyn G.


Knoxville, TN

$15-16/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm currently working on my masters in physician assistant studies. I'm BLS/ACLS certified. I've worked with kids of all ages and I am comfortable working with special needs. I also offer tutoring services in test prep for math/science subjects.
Kaitlyn can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Lydia H.


Knoxville, TN

$15-16/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 4 years of experience working in a preschool with children between the ages of 2-5, and am currently employed at a local childrens academy where I primarily care for infants as young as six weeks up to toddler age. I also have 2+ years of paid experience teaching various community education classes to children ages...
Lydia can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

Hi! I am a junior at The University of Tennessee, Knoxville double majoring in psychology and neuroscience. I am CPR, babysitting, first aid, and lifeguard certified. I started working with kids when I was 13 years old. I have three nieces and a nephew as well and love spending time with them. In my spare time, I like to...
Alexandra can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Roxanna M.


Knoxville, TN

$18-30/hr4 yrs exp

High Energy, Experienced, And Patient Nanny

Hi Knoxville families, my name is Roxie! I have 4 years of childcare experience. I spent 3 of those years working as a teacher assistant at a children's development center. This position gave me experience with typical and special needs children ranging in age from 4 months- 8 years. Being a part of their growth was so exciting...
Roxanna can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Megan M.


Knoxville, TN

$18/hr5 yrs exp

Great Sitter

Hi my name is Megan! I am a Teaching Assistant at Knox County head start looking to earn extra income during the summer! I am a veteran of the US army and I have loved working with children my whole life. I am very reliable and patient. I am a Registered Behavior Technician and I am comfortable with high functioning special...
Megan can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Emerson W.


Knoxville, TN

$20/hr5 yrs exp

Babysitter For Any Age Range!

Ever since I can remember, I've always found joy in being around kids, and that natural connection led me to become a caregiver. I'm Emerson, a sophomore at the University of Tennessee studying marketing and event planning & design. Originally from Annapolis, Maryland, I've been babysitting since I was 15, with a mix of...
Emerson can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

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Veda S.


Knoxville, TN

$18/hr2 yrs exp

Motivated Student

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I've worked with special needs children and get along with everybody I've ever worked with. I am very active and can help with fun activities where we are up and moving! I love to sing and play piano which is another thing I enjoy doing with the kids I am babysitting. I have lived with and loved pets my whole life, so I am...
Veda can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Jennifer B.


Knoxville, TN

$19-25/hr10 yrs exp

Very Experienced Nanny Available

I am a very fun loving person with lots of experience to offer. Previous jobs I have held include camp counselor, live-in nanny, mother's helper, babysitter and personal assistant. One of my greatest joys in life is to help children embrace and develop their very own unique personalities. I have had the great pleasure of working...
Jennifer can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Amber H.


Knoxville, TN

$10-15/hr6 yrs exp

Part Time/ Evening Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Amber. and I am a full time college student at the University of Tennessee majoring in Architecture. I am looking for work on Tuesdays and Thursdays or couples who need evenings off. I am available anytime after 5:30 on Fridays and anytime Saturday and Sunday! I love children and have spent time volunteering at...
Amber can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance & more
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Mary A L.


Knoxville, TN

$15-16/hr4 yrs exp

A dedicated and compassionate nanny with four years of experience providing care to children, including those with special needs. I have experience in medication management, and I am committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children under my care. Currently a third year nursing student at UTK. CPR and First-Aid...
Mary A can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Meg G.


Knoxville, TN

$18-24/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Child And Pet Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, I'm Meg! I moved to Knoxville from Maryland in 2016 to attend school at UTK. I've since graduated and am job searching right now. I'd love to find some one time babysitting gigs or temporary positions until I've secured a job. I have experience watching children ages 3 months up to 13 years including some experience in...
Meg can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
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Allyson C.


Knoxville, TN

$20/hr5 yrs exp

Very Experienced Babysitter!!

Hi my name is Ally and I am an upcoming junior at the University of Tennessee in the nursing school. I am going to home for the summer from college and am hoping to find a nannying job. I have five years of experiences with children from ages 5 mos and up, I also have a lot of experience with children who have special needs. I...
Allyson can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Ratings for Knoxville, TN special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.8 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Knoxville, TN are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 21 reviews of the 70 listed special needs caregivers.