We’re currently looking for an Occasional Babysitter in San Rafael, CA 94903
A lovely family in the Terra Linda neighborhood of San Rafael is seeking an occasional babysitter for their two children, ages 5 and 8, with an immediate start. Backup care is needed intermittently on weekdays from 2:45PM–7:30PM/8PM, with Wednesdays starting at 2PM. The family would also appreciate candidates who have weekday availability from 7:45AM–11AM, though this is not a requirement. The children are active and enjoy playing on their iPads. The 8-year-old is autistic, so the family would especially love to find a caregiver with experience supporting children with speech delays or special needs. There is also a large, friendly dog in the home. Ideally, the caregiver will be comfortable taking the dog for 1–2 walks across the street during evening shifts.
- Start date: Immediate
- Length of Position: Ongoing
- Schedule: Intermittent care – No guaranteed hours
- Evening needs: Weekdays, 2PM-8PM, or 2:45PM-8PM (some days may end as early as 7:30PM)
- Daytime needs: Weekdays, 7:45AM-11AM
- Compensation: $30-$35 per hour
Upcoming days and times care is needed:
Evening needs:
- Monday, November 9th, 2:45PM-8PM
- Tuesday, November 10th, 2:45PM-8PM
- Wednesday, November 11th, 2PM-8PM
- Thursday, November 12th, 2PM-8PM
- Monday, January 25th, 2PM-8PM
- Tuesday, January 26th, 2PM-8PM
- Wednesday, January 27th, 2PM-8PM
- Thursday, January 28th, 2PM-8PM
- Friday, January 29th, 2PM-8PM
Morning needs:
- Monday, November 9th, 7:45AM-11AM
- Tuesday, November 10th, 7:45AM-11AM
- Wednesday, November 11th, 7:45AM-11AM
- Thursday, November 12th, 7:45AM-11AM
- Monday, January 25th, 7:45AM-11AM
- Tuesday, January 26th, 7:45AM-11AM
- Wednesday, January 27th, 7:45AM-11AM
- Thursday, January 28th, 7:45AM-11AM
- Friday, January 29th, 7:45AM-11AM
Responsibilities
- Ensuring children have backpack essentials (mornings only)
- School bus drop offs in the morning for 5 year old (~1 mile from family's home)
- School bus pick-ups for both children (8 year old’s bus stop is in front of the family’s home)
- Reheating meals & assisting with light meal prep for children
- Light tidying related to the children, including play spaces and dishes
- Providing occasional bathroom assistance to the 5-year-old
- Walking the family dog 1–2 times across the street during evening shifts
Requirements
- Minimum of 2 years of paid professional childcare experience
- CPR certified, or willingness to become certified
- Legally authorized to work in the U.S.
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Able to provide 2 childcare-related references from a professional setting
- Able to successfully clear a background and social media screening
- Valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and valid auto insurance
- Reliable vehicle to transport children
- Experience with special needs or speech delays is a plus
- Comfortable with friendly dogs
Compensation
This position pays $30-$35 per hour, and the family is looking for intermittent care, as needed.
- Flexible schedule - work when you are available
- No guaranteed weekly or monthly hours