Afterschool Graduate Assistant / Sitter for 2 Kids (UES)

Catherine; New York (NY); Vor Ort; USD 39.000 - 48.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Chris Baily on the Upper East Side of NYC seeks a reliable graduate student or recent graduate to care for two school-aged girls after school, with a consistent 20 hours per week. The role suits someone pursuing education, child psychology, or related fields and offers a well‑compensated part-time schedule around classes or practicums.

Responsibilities include pick-up, homework supervision, and light dinner prep, with CPR/First Aid certification preferred.

Qualifikationen

• Current enrollment in a graduate or post-graduate program.
• Prior experience with school-aged children (babysitting, tutoring, teaching).
• Punctual, organized, proactive, and clear communicator.
• CPR and First Aid certified (or willing to get certified).

Aufgaben

• School Pick-Up & Transit: collect children at 3:30 PM and accompany home or to activities.
• Homework & Academic Support: supervise homework and assist with assignments.
• Afternoon Engagement: supervise activities and manage downtime.
• Evening Routine Support: assist with dinner prep and light tidying.

Kenntnisse

Punctuality

Organization

Proactiveness

Clear communication

Ausbildung

Graduate or post-graduate program

Jobbeschreibung

Hours: Monday - Friday, 3:30 PM - 7:30 PM (Open to 3-5 days/week for the right candidate)

Location: Upper East Side, NYC

About the Role

We are looking for an engaging, responsible, and dependable graduate student or recent post-grad to assist with our two school-aged girls (ages 6 and 10) during the late afternoon and early evening. This position is ideal for someone pursuing a degree in education, child psychology, social work, or a related field who wants a consistent, well‑compensated part‑time schedule that fits around morning classes or practicums.

Key Responsibilities

• School Pick-Up & Transit: Collect children from neighborhood schools at 3:30 PM and walk/navigate home or to local afterschool activities.


• Homework & Academic Support: Supervise homework time, encouraging good study habits and assisting with assignments (specifically for our 10-year-old).


• Afternoon Engagement: Play, guide age-appropriate activities, and manage downtime between school and dinner.


• Evening Routine Support: Assist with simple dinner prep for the kids, general light tidying after activities/meals, and guiding the start of the evening unwind routine.

Ideal Qualifications

• Current enrollment in (or completion of) a graduate or post‑graduate program.


• Prior experience working with school‑aged children (babysitting, tutoring, teaching, or camp counseling).


• Highly punctual, organized, proactive, and a clear communicator.


• CPR and First Aid certified (or willing to get certified).


• Local to the Upper East Side or within a short, direct commute.

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay: Competitive hourly rate commensurate with education and experience ($28-$35+/hr).


• Guaranteed Hours: Consistent 20 hours/week (or negotiated set schedule).