Sittercity helps Arcata families find the best babysitters

Hello! It's Ayla here. I am just entering my final year in my undergraduate degree, over in Canada in Natural Resources Conservation and am home now in NJ for the foreseeable future. After I graduate, I am looking to get my Bachelor's of Education, specializing in Elementary and Middle Years. A quick rundown: I speak English, Polish, and French fluently. I am CPR Infant/Child/Adult and First Aid Certified. I am a proficient swimmer. Goofing off and playing around is my passion! My philosophy is: messy hands are learning hands. I've worked with a bunch of kids over the last six years. I started by working and lesson planning at a preschool, with a ratio of 1 teacher: 10 students aged 2.5 to 6 years. I helped out in the curriculum writing of our then-newly integrated STEM learning strategies. We were a play-based preschool, so for me, every opportunity is a learning opportunity (even if the kiddos don't know it)! My last position involved giving live educational presentations to children and their ferries about the ocean's critters found in the Pacific. I dealt with every demographic imaginable. I have extensive experience with the special needs community. In the preschool, in my second and third years there, I was a one-to-one aide to a student with a sensory processing disorder. In addition, my first nannying job was to a family with two lovely little girls, ages 7 and 9 at the beginning, with special needs (ODD and autism). Casually, I volunteered at a hippotherapy stable to assist with riding and grooming lessons that were made accessible to mental and/or physical requirements. Given my degree, I absolutely love to be outside. In my last family, we often traveled together, played outside, or swam in the pool together. I was on a swim team for five years and am comfortable supervising kids in water (both in pools and the ocean). I have a valid NJ driver's license and access to a personal vehicle, ready to go to commute back and forth between my residence and yours. Unfortunately, I will not be considering live-in positions. **In regards to COVID-19, I have been safely physically distancing since March, as have all of the members of my household. My first priority is to keep everyone in each other's vicinity safe, so any precautions you wish me to take, I fully support.**

Hello families! I am a recent graduate of Cal Poly Humboldt with a teaching credential in Art, as well as bachelor's degrees in Art Education and Studio Art. In terms of my experience, I have many years under my belt of working with kids of all ages, starting my journey teaching swim lessons in high school. Once I reached college I became a nanny and babysitter for families in San Francisco as well as in my hometown area of San Luis Obispo. After moving up to Humboldt, I worked for Autism Learning Partners for 2 years where I worked one on one with children with autism in their homes with the direction of a BCBA. After that I wanted more experience working in schools, so I worked as an After Care Instructor at Trillium Charter School, and eventually worked my way up to the Program Director position. Now that I am finished with school, I am looking for some opportunities for work over the summer and hope to incorporate some of the fun art lesson ideas I have if your family is open to it! I also love playing games with kids, board games, outside games, video games, etc. I also love going on field trips with kids to the park, the zoo, library, museums, etc. if you are open to that. I am CPR and First Aid certified as well and love animals! Looking forward to hopefully working with you and your family :)

Hi families! I’m passionate about working with children because I truly enjoy being part of their world—helping them learn, grow, and have fun in a safe, supportive environment. Every child is unique, and I love finding creative ways to connect with each one, whether that’s through imaginative play, reading stories, doing crafts, or exploring outdoors. I’ve had several years of experience caring for children of various ages, from infants to pre-teens. My background includes regular babysitting for families in my community, volunteering in after-school programs, and assisting in early childhood classrooms. These experiences have taught me how to stay calm under pressure, follow routines, and handle the unexpected with patience and care. I look forward to getting to know your family and providing a safe, fun, and nurturing environment for your little ones!

I love being a babysitter because I love being with kids and helping them learn and grow. I have approximately ten years of experience working with children in daycare centers, nannying, and babysitting positions. I have mainly worked with children between the ages of 0-7. I have an undergraduate degree in child development and have, in the past, been cpr and first aid certified and plan to be recertified. I also have some experience with sign language which is especially helpful for younger children, teaching things like “eat” “water” “all done” and “book.”

Hi! I have been a caretaker of children since I was 8 years old when I started raising my baby brother, who is now 16. I enjoy working with kids because they bring such interesting opinions and personalities to an otherwise dull world. I was a residential camp counselor for 4 years, including during the pandemic. I have also worked in the classroom as a TA for K-8 students in Los Angeles and as a high school English teacher for freshmen in Washington, DC. I love being a sitter because it is essentially 1-1 camp counseling, which has been my favorite job yet. I have also worked with children with special needs and in a foster home for teens who are pregnant and/or parenting. I am preparing to start a graduate program to earn a Master's in Social Work, so I have flexible hours. In addition to watching your kiddos, I can also cook, clean, and tutor, as well as take care of your fur babies. I foster cats and have two cats and two dogs of my own. I look forward to meeting you and your children!