Eileen L.
Looking for work as a babysitter.
- 5 years paid experience
- Babysitter in Joliet, IL 60435
Meet Eileen
- Special Education Certification
- Speaks English
- Comfortable with pets
- Has a car
Hello families! My name is Eileen, and I’m a 24-year-old Kindergarten teacher in District 86 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education. I have a strong passion for working with children and truly enjoy helping them learn, grow, and have fun in a safe, supportive environment. 💕 Why I Love Being a Sitter I love being a sitter because it allows me to build positive relationships with children and their families. Watching kids discover new things, reach milestones, and develop confidence brings me so much joy. I strive to create engaging, age-appropriate activities that encourage creativity, learning, and play. 🧩 My Experience Before becoming a Kindergarten teacher, I worked in daycare settings caring for infants through school-aged children. I’m also a cheer coach, which has helped me strengthen my leadership, communication, and team-building skills while keeping children active and motivated. My combined classroom and coaching experience helps me balance Read more fun and structure in any setting. Skills & Training • Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education • Current Kindergarten teacher (District 86) • Experienced in daycare and after-school environments • Cheer coach with strong mentoring and group management skills • Knowledge of child development and learning through play • CPR and First Aid certified • Reliable, patient, and creative caregiver • two years of experience with working with autistic children
Trust & safety
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Enhanced Criminal
Never run.
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Basic Criminal
Never run.
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Motor Vehicle Records
Never run.
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First aid certification
Not reported
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CPR certification
Certification is self-reported and not verified. Verify directly with the sitter.
Availability
Experience
$20-$30/hr
- Toddlers (age 1-3)
- Preschooler (age 4-5)
- Grade School (age 6-11)
- Pre-teen/ Teenage age (12+)
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Special needs expand
- Autism
Education
Early childhood education
Graduated Arizona State University 2025
Additional services
- Meal Preparation
- Laundry
- Potty Training
- Light Housekeeping
- Willing to run errands as needed
- Willing to drive children to events, school, appointments, or carpooling
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Homework