Babysitter

Wyndy; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Wyndy is a childcare platform that connects trusted babysitters with flexible, rewarding job opportunities. As a Wyndy sitter, you’ll supervise and engage children, prepare meals, and follow family guidelines, with shifts that fit your schedule.

Typical pay ranges from $15 to $25 per hour, payments processed through the Wyndy app. To join, you should be at least 18, have at least one year of childcare experience, be authorized to work in the U.S., and have reliable transportation.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• At least 1 year of child care experience (babysitting, daycare, tutoring, camps, etc.).
• Authorized to work in the U.S.
• Reliable transportation (car, transit, or rideshare accepted).
• Responsible, dependable, and communicative.

Responsibilities

• Supervising and engaging children in age-appropriate activities.
• Preparing meals or snacks.
• Managing bedtime routines (if evening shifts).
• Light cleanup related to child care.
• Following household guidelines shared before each shift.

Skills

Communication

Reliability

Work authorization

Transportation

Job description

About Wyndy

Wyndy is a childcare platform that connects trusted babysitters with reliable, rewarding job opportunities. Sitters on our platform support families with a wide range of needs—from after-school pickups to evening care and everything in between.

Why Wyndy

• Flexible scheduling that fits with your lifestyle
• Reliable job opportunities
• Competitive hourly pay ($15 – $25 / hr average)
• Easy-to-use app to manage jobs and get paid

What You’ll Do

Wyndy babysitters provide nurturing, dependable child care. Responsibilities may include:

• Supervising and engaging children in age-appropriate activities
• Preparing meals or snacks
• Managing bedtime routines (if evening shifts)
• Light cleanup related to child care
• Following household guidelines shared before each shift

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old
• At least 1 year of child care experience (babysitting, daycare, tutoring, camps, etc.)
• Authorized to work in the U.S.
• Reliable transportation (car, transit, or rideshare accepted)
• Responsible, dependable, and communicative

Compensation

Hourly pay typically ranges from $15 – $25 / hr, depending on the shift and experience level. Payments are processed directly through the Wyndy app.

Company Overview

Since 2017, Wyndy has helped thousands of families across the U.S. connect with trusted sitters for safe, flexible child care. Every sitter on the Wyndy platform is thoroughly vetted and supported by our team—giving parents peace of mind and sitters access to rewarding, well‑matched opportunities.