Seeking a joyful, responsible sitter for 2 kids (9, 12) after school in NYC/UWS
Posted by Wallis T. on 6/19/2025

- 2 children (Elementary)
- $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Location: Upper West Side (Manhattan)
Hours: 1-2 weekday afternoons per week (3-7p)
Dates: Available for immediate start or this fall
Pay: $25/hr (we round up to help cover travel time)
Both kids are outgoing and sociable - they warm up to caregivers easily.
Duties include:
1) Pickup from school/bus stop to home/after-school activities (all within UES/UWS in 80s/90s)
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2) Helping kids sit down to do homework (both like it)
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3) Entertaining 9 yo (loves art, pretend games, reading),
4) Supervising as they bathe themselves,
5) Cleaning out book bags (ensuring no leftover snack becomes a science experiment, etc)
Optional:
6) Taking the kids to Riverside Park w/ our two sweet shelter mutts,
7) Prepare simple dinners some nights - when this is needed, screen time for kids is ok and you'd be welcome to have dinner yourself if you like.
Please note that we require proof of full vaccination. Let us know if you are interested!
Requirements
- Comfortable with pets
Responsibilities
- Help with homework
- Prepare Snacks/Meals
- Light housekeeping
- Light laundry
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