Find experienced babysitters in Arkville, NY

Hi! My name is Jess and I’m looking to babysit and/or nanny. I’m a recent graduate where I studied Family Sciences and Human Development. I have many years of experience working with kids in both school and home settings! I love planning fun activities and games for kids! I understand the importance of keeping your little ones happy and safe so feel free to ask any questions! Completely open to helping with house work and homework help! Looking forward to hearing from you ☺️

"I'm passionate about working with children and providing top-notch care. As an experienced sitter, I've had the opportunity to work with families and develop a strong understanding of child development. My experience includes caring for children of various ages, engaging them in activities, and ensuring their safety and well-being. I possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, which enable me to build strong relationships with families and children. I'm also skilled at creating a safe and nurturing environment that promotes learning and growth. I'm committed to ongoing learning and professional development to ensure I provide the best possible care for children.

I am a Nervous System Specialist (NTS) working with competitive fencing athletes ages 10 and up, helping them improve performance by strengthening the connection between the brain, body, and movement pattern communication under stress. My work focuses on regulating the nervous system so athletes can process stress efficiently, react with precision, and maintain consistency during the high-demand competition. By addressing how the nervous system responds to speed, uncertainty, and fatigue, I support athletes in developing better focus, faster decision- making, and resilient movement patterns that translate directly to competitive success. In addition to my performance with athletes, I have extensive experience as a Case Worker in a residential treatment facility serving children ages 8 to 13. In this role, I provided direct support to youth with emotional and behavioral challenges, collaborated with multidisciplinary teams, and implemented individualized care plans focused on safety, regulation, and long- tern development. My background includes crisis intervention, behavior management, documentation, and building trusting relationships with children in a structured, high stress environment. Across both disciplines, my work is rooted in understand behavior through the lens of the nervous system. Whether supporting young athletes or children in residential care, I bring calm, regulated presence, strong observational skills, and results- driven approach that prioritizes stability, growth, and performance under pressure.

When you start sitting from a young age, you learn a few things down the road. 8 years later, I've learned that what I love about sitting is the bond created with the families I've sat for. Not to mention, watching the children grow into beautiful, smart, and gifted human beings. It is truly a privilege to be entrusted with the opportunity to support the development and success of the child/children in my care. I have worked with children ages two to as old as sixteen. I love to create less screen time activities! Allowing children to grow in their own creativity. I currently work at a preschool as a teachers assistant! Please feel free to contact me with any questions. We can discuss availability together!