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Looking for fun, creative, and experienced caregivers for gigs in the NYC area for babysitting on weekday afternoons!

Curatedcare.com is a creative online platform that lets sitters market their unique talents & souped-up babysitting skills to families, via website & app!

We are only looking for individuals with consistent weekday availability during afternoon hours (roughly 2-7pm), Monday-Friday! We have many families looking for this time, so please only apply if you are consistently free during those hours and meet the criteria listed below!

Curatedcare.com is an invite-only marketplace that provides you with a robust profile, secure online marketing, messaging and booking tools as well as online payment, direct from families you work with. After signing up on the platform as a "Kid Expert," you'll create your profile, set your own rates & individual offerings, and personalize your account to highlight your unique talents. You'll go through a short vetting process & will then be able to connect & message with fams, accept bookings for one-off or recurring babysitting jobs, private lesson requests & more.

Similar to family users, there is a one time activation fee ($39) to upload & activate your profile. This fee also includes a CC background and reference check that will live on your profile for families to check so you are more likely to get requested quickly upon activating.

Kid Experts meet the following criteria:

  • 18+ years old/some college experience under your belt minimally
  • Two years of previous, professional babysitting and/or nannying experience (outside of one's own family/relatives).
  • Excellent at communicating promptly and with enthusiasm, and has a knack for brightening kiddos' days!
  • Any additional kiddo experience in classrooms, camps, or other group settings is a bonus. The CC platform is for individuals who bring their own supplies/fun ideas and games to sessions to elevate what it means to be a “Kid Expert” babysitter.

Join a platform that is fun, flexible, and plays to your many talents and strengths. Take a peek at our site, Curatedcare.com, or email us for next steps & more information!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $22.00 - $32.00 per hour

Education:

  • Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

  • Babysitting: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

  • New York, NY 10005 (Required)

Work Location: In person

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