Part-time babysitter needed for one junior-high child, flexible start date

Sittercity.com; Sunnyside (NY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Sittercity.com is seeking a reliable babysitter for a junior-high child in Sunnyside, NY. Start date November 4, 2026 with flexible start; weekday mornings and afternoons. Candidate should be comfortable with a small parrot and fish, and provide supervision, homework help, and engaging activities.

Strong communication, organizational skills, and a caring attitude are essential; prior experience with this age group is preferred. Light housekeeping, laundry, and meal/snack prep are required.

Qualifications

• Must be reliable and responsible.

Responsibilities

• Light housekeeping
• Light laundry
• Prepare snacks/meals
• Supervise child
• Assist with homework
• Engage in age-appropriate activities

Skills

Reliability

Communication

Organizational skills

Caring attitude

Job description

We need a reliable and responsible babysitter for one junior-high child starting on November 4, 2026, with a flexible start date. The schedule includes weekday early mornings and afternoons. The sitter should be comfortable with pets (small parrot and fish) and able to provide supervision, assist with homework, and engage in activities. Strong communication, organizational skills and a caring attitude are essential. Prior experience with children in this age group is preferred.

Requirements

• Comfortable with pets

Responsibilities

• Light housekeeping
• Light laundry
• Prepare Snacks/Meals