Caitlin B.
Looking for work as a babysitter or nanny
- 20 years paid experience
- Babysitter in Hanover Park, IL 60133
Meet Caitlin
- Comfortable with pets
- Has a car
My name is Caitlin, and I am an experienced Montessori educator seeking an opportunity that offers a healthier work-life balance as I transition away from a full-time classroom role. I am the proud parent of a nine-year-old daughter who attends public school in District 54, and finding a position that allows me to balance my professional and family commitments is important to me. Qualifications & Experience: Lead Montessori Teacher for children ages 0–3 Montessori Certified (Infant/Toddler) through the Seton Montessori Institute Bachelor's Degree in Psychology More than 20 years of childcare and babysitting experience Over 10 years as a part-time employee with NWSRA, supporting children with disabilities Former case manager for adults with disabilities International teaching experience in Moshi, where I taught math and English through Cross-Cultural Solutions Returned to Tanzania in 2023 to teach and volunteer with Toa Tumaini Foundation I am passionate about creating environments where children can Read more learn through meaningful experiences, exploration, and independence. I believe that a thoughtfully prepared environment plays a vital role in a child's development and love helping children discover the world around them. Outside of work, I enjoy traveling, spending time outdoors, and volunteering. I bring a warm, patient, and child-centered approach to every role and value building strong relationships with children and families alike.
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Enhanced Criminal
Expired on 03/04/2015
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Basic Criminal
Expired on 09/01/2026
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Motor Vehicle Records
Never run.
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First aid certification
Certification is self-reported and not verified. Verify directly with the sitter.
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CPR certification
Certification is self-reported and not verified. Verify directly with the sitter.
Availability
Babysitter
- Generally available mornings and afternoons
- Daytime care availability during summer months
Nanny
- Has a child who needs to accompany care provider on the job
- Willing to consider either a part time or full time position
- Seeking Short-term (1 to 3 months), Temporary (4 to 12 months), Permanent (1 to 2 years), Permanent (2 or more years) employment
- Start date is flexible
- My availability is valid through 9/1/26
- Has a child who needs to accompany care provider on the job
- Willing to consider either a part time or full time position
- Seeking Short-term (1 to 3 months), Temporary (4 to 12 months), Permanent (1 to 2 years), Permanent (2 or more years) employment
- Start date is flexible
- My availability is valid through 9/1/26
Experience
Willing to care for 3 children per sitting
$28-$32/hr for the first child, $2 for each additional child
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Infants (age 0-11 months) expand
- Swaddling
- Feeding
- Changing
- Bathing
- Assist with setting a routine
- Occasional care
- Toddlers (age 1-3)
- Preschooler (age 4-5)
- Grade School (age 6-11)
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Special needs expand
- Cognitive Disabilities
- Physical Disabilities
- Alzheimer's
- Asperger's Syndrome
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
- Autism
- Autism Spectrum Disorder/Pervasive Developmental Disorder/Asperger Syndrome
- Cerebral Palsy
- Cystic Fibrosis
- Delayed Speech
- Diabetes
- Down Syndrome
- Epilepsy
- Hearing Loss
- Learning Disabilities
- Mental Illness
- Seizures
- Tourette Syndrome
- Administering Medication
- Assistance With Transportation
- Bathing
- Bladder and Bowel Assistance
- Dressing Assistance
- Feeding Assistance
- Grooming and Hygiene
- Insulin Injections
- Lifting and Transferring
- Mobility Assistance
- Positive Behavioral Support
- Recreational Music or Art Therapy
- Sign Language
Education
Psychology
Graduated 2012
Additional services
- Meal Preparation
- Light Housekeeping
- Swimming Supervision
- Crafts
- Potty Training
- Willing to run errands as needed
- Willing to drive children to events, school, appointments, or carpooling
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Homework expand
- Finishing homework
- Checking answers
- Studying for a test
- Proofreading
- Basic math
- Elementary science
- Earth science
- Science
- English
- Essay writing
- Social studies