Babysitter

Wyndy; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Reliable job opportunities

Easy-to-use app for managing jobs

Job summary

A childcare service platform in Ames, Iowa is looking for babysitters to provide nurturing and dependable child care. Responsibilities include supervising children, preparing meals, managing bedtime routines, and following household guidelines. Ideal candidates will be at least 18 years old with a year of child care experience, and have reliable transportation. The hourly pay ranges from $15 to $25, making it a rewarding opportunity for those seeking flexible schedules.

Qualifications

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

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

Responsible

Communicative

Dependable

Job description

About Wyndy

Wyndy is a childcare platform that connects trusted babysitters with reliable, rewarding job opportunities. Sitters 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.