Babysitter Available in Johnson City, TN: Natasha J.

$20 - $25/hr

5 years of paid experience

A little bit about me

Hi! I'm a 20-year-old studying secondary education in English at ETSU. I'm looking for a fairly regular babysitting/nannying position. I have taken courses to be certified as a babysitter and CPR-giver. I have lots of volunteer and paid experience with children (classroom observation and aiding, teacher’s aide, date night sitter, church childcare, summer camp volunteer, camp counselor, etc.). I have a clean driving record, a 4.0 GPA, and references available upon request.

If you have any questions or are interested, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

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Availability

Start: ASAP

Tue, Wed, Thu 6:00am - 6:00pm

Part-time

Occasional work

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Age Groups

Toddlers

Preschoolers

Grade-schoolers

How often do you need a babysitter?

Full-Time Part-Time

Qualifications

Certifications

Driver’s license

CPR certified

Other

Own transportation

Light housekeeping

Meal prep

Work Experience

5 years of experience caring for:

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’ve watched various children from ages 1–11 over the past five years. At my church, I’ve worked with 2-and 3-year-olds during services. I volunteered as a camp counselor-in-training specifically for second and third graders. The year after, I worked as a camp counselor for various ages, but primarily 4-and 5-year-olds. I regularly work as a date-night sitter for a few families.

Activities I enjoy doing with children...

When it comes to kids, it's really crucial that they have a sense of the importance of their interests and that I can nurture them wherever they are. Whether it may be building blocks or Legos, doing sports, baking, crafts, playing pretend, reading books, or watching something, I want the children I care for to know that I find value in their preferences. As their caretaker, I want to use their area of interest to give them opportunities to develop their skills and brains. Opportunities are everywhere with children, but it takes a sense of humility and open-mindedness to reach their fullest potential as a caretaker. God has put it on my heart to teach those younger than me that He has put in my care, and I seek to use every opportunity He provides to do that.

The most important part about being a nanny...

Being a safe person is the most important part of being a caretaker. Being safe means being someone with whom they can come to with anything because they feel comfortable and respected. It also means that I will seek to keep them safe, especially when they can't. For example, if a child is about to touch a hot stove, they might be upset and cry because I tell them not to, and—depending on the age of the child—might move them away from the danger. In that instance, they may perceive me as an unsafe person because I'm not letting them do what they want. However, it's only for their safety. While being good friends with the kids you watch is a blessing and something all good caretakers should actively strive towards, your job, first and foremost, is to keep them safe.