Ashley Wahlers - Hiring in Portland

Babysitter Available in Portland, ME: Ashley W.

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$20/hr
6 years of paid experience

A little bit about me

Hi! I work remotely as a Communications Specialist for The American Chestnut Foundation. In high school and throughout my undergraduate years, I worked as a nanny and truly loved it.
I moved to Maine in July 2025 from western North Carolina with my partner, who is currently in law school at Maine Law. While I continue my full-time remote position, I’m looking for a part-time nanny role where I can support a family and spend time doing what I enjoy most—working with children.
Because I work remotely, I’m able to take frequent breaks throughout the day to actively care for, play with, and engage your child. I originally began my undergraduate studies with the goal of becoming an elementary school teacher, and I miss being around kids. With my own family living far away, I would love the opportunity to be part of a local family’s daily routine.

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Availability

Start: ASAP
Part-time
Occasional work
Live-out

Age Groups

Infants
Toddlers
Preschoolers
Grade-schoolers

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Qualifications

Certifications

Driver’s License
CPR
First Aid

Other

Light housekeeping
Meal prep
Special needs

Work Experience

6 years of experience caring for:

Infants (0-11 months)
Toddlers (1-3 years)
Preschoolers (4-9 years)
Grade-schoolers (10-12 years)
High-schoolers (13-17 years)

More About Me

Relevant experience where I also cared for children were...

I have nannied for a number of families in Asheville, NC, and in my hometown of Burnsville, NC. During my first two years of undergraduate study, I pursued a teaching licensure, which included extensive fieldwork in elementary, middle, and high schools.

Activities I enjoy doing with children...

I’m always happy to follow your child’s lead and am open to any ideas they have, as long as activities are safe. I enjoy going to the park, taking walks, hiking, riding bikes, doing arts and crafts, visiting the library, engaging in pretend and imaginative play, visiting museums, and spending time at the beach. I also enjoy incorporating learning into everyday activities through reading, creative projects, and age‑appropriate educational play.

The most important part about being a nanny...

Providing a safe happy environment for children to be themselves and flourish.

My experience with special needs children...

I have experience caring for a 6‑year‑old girl with Down syndrome and have worked in special education classrooms, supporting children with a range of learning and developmental needs.

The most important part about being a nanny...

Their excitement to see me brings me so much joy. Or hearing that they asked about me and wondered when I would be over next.

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