Babysit on a flexible schedule with adorable kids!
Are you joyful? Experienced? Reliable?
We are seeking sitters with “servants’ hearts” - those who care for our families like their own! Parents rely on us and kids look up to us, so it’s a responsibility we take to heart! The process to join Seminole Sitters involves thorough background checks and other screenings, so please be patient.
Required Qualifications:
4+ years consistent childcare experience and training, outside family/friends (e.g. babysitter, camp counselor, mother's helper, substitute teacher, volunteer in church nursery or VBS, etc.);
Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain within 1 month);
Computer/internet access and basic tech skills (email, scheduling apps, Zoom, etc.);
Willingness to work on a contract basis; and
Punctual, reliable, trustworthy, and compassionate
Preferred Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent;
Exception: We will accept a limited number of Junior Sitters. These are high school students with a driver’s license and transportation, babysitting experience, and willingness to complete CPR/First Aid and a certified babysitting course through Nurse Sharena or the American Red Cross
Pursuing or holding a degree in a child-related field; and
Valid driver’s license and your own reliable transportation with proper insurance.
In Spring, we offer a limited contract to serve clients in downtown Tallahassee. As long as you can reliably make it downtown to work, having a driver’s license or your own transportation is not required during those 2-3 months.
Typical Scheduling Needs in Tallahassee:
Weekdays, Year-Round: Prefer availability at least 2 weekdays/week (7:00 am - 6:00 pm)
Seasonal Needs:
Fall: Sitters for FSU home football games (extra pay)
Spring: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and/or Thursdays (9:00 am - 5:00 pm) for group childcare
Kids’ School Year (Aug-May): willingness to drive children after school (2:30 pm - 6:30 pm)
Holidays/Breaks: Babysitting needed during spring, summer, and winter breaks
While waiting for a reply, please review your availability over the next few months. We’re open every day except Sundays and would like to know your availability for FSU home football games, summer/holiday breaks, and upcoming semesters.
Thank you!
Available Recurring Jobs (updated January 6, 2024)
These are some regular jobs we have available with Tallahassee families! We’ve not included the many one-time and occasional jobs we have available week-to-week.
MMD family: January 22nd - May 2nd, MWF about 5-6 hours/day (ideally 10am-4pm) with 8mo girl
AM family: Spring semester. Tuesdays 2:15 pm - 5:30 pm. "Come to our house at 2:15 or 2:30, get my car, then pick up the 9mo twins from daycare at Growing Room. Bring them home, feed them, and take them on a stroller walk. Watch them until I finish work." Can be shared by multiple sitters. "I am also looking for someone who could be available for some weeknights and/or weekends, and ideally this would be the same person because it's so hard to train a lot of different people."
RM family: Care for 4mo girl when family in town for work. "We typically won’t have our schedule until the week prior, but I’m thinking I’ll generally need someone Monday 12-8pm, Tues-Thurs 9-6pm downtown. We’ll be there the week of Jan 20, Feb 3, Feb 10, and Feb 17."
JK family: February 6th - March 7th. Thursdays/Fridays 6:30 am - 8:30 am, every other Monday 6:30 am - 7:30 am starting 2/17. Can be shared by multiple sitters. Help 7yo get ready for school. Cook scrambled eggs with ham for him. Drive him to Gilchrist Elementary. (OR - drive older son to school, come back and drive younger son to school.) Both boys have ADHD; help them stay on task. Wants to meet sitter ahead of time. Punctuality is crucial, as dad is a physician who needs to get to work.
SK family: "regular sitter for school pick up and homework time after school a few days a week. Something like 3-5pm. I'll let you know once I have more details on my end!"
AI family: February 25th until the end of the semester, Tuesdays/Thursdays, 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
AH family: March 3rd onward, weekdays 1:45 pm - 2:30 pm, pick up 5yo autistic girl from school and drop off at ABA therapy. Paid for two hours + $8.82 travel stipend.
Group sitting in professional setting: multiple group sitters needed, usually 8am-5pm Tue/Wed/Thu, from March 4th - May 2nd. Ages range from 6 months - 12 years. Sitters can share the schedule, but due to parking logistics, first preference is given to sitters able to babysit full days
MI family: March 5th onward, Wednesdays 9am-12pm in March. 1yo boy.
TE family: March 6th onward, Thursdays 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm
EM family: May and June, pick girl up from school/home and bring her to horseback riding lessons. Likely 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm or 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm. Day of the week will be determined closer to May.