Sitter for Child with Special Needs | $25/hour

If you are a college student looking to for a part-time, flexible schedule that offers meaningful work, we have a great opportunity available to be a sitter for a joyful 7 year old with special needs. This position offers a supportive environment from an appreciative family and is ideal for students wanting to gain experience in education, therapy, social work, or healthcare.

We are seeking a caring, dependable, and attentive sitter to support a fun and affectionate 7-year-old child with special needs. He is loving and thrives with consistent supervision due to developmental delays. This is a rewarding role for someone who enjoys working with children and has a heart for helping kids with special needs.

Location: Chesterfield

Hours: 20 hours per week with flexibility

Schedule: Flexible during the school year; opportunity for more hours during the Summer

Pay rate: $25/hr

Sitter Responsibilities

• Providing attentive supervision and a safe environment
• Engaging in play, activities, and age-appropriate learning
• Supporting daily routines
• Assisting after school on some days during the school year
• Offering consistent, compassionate care
• Assisting with minor house choirs when needed
  
  
  

Sitter Schedule & Flexibility

• Minimum of 20 hours per week
• Family is flexible with scheduling
• Opportunity for increased hours during summer months
• Great fit for students in the healthcare field needing a steady, part-time opportunity
  
  
  

Ideal Sitter Candidate

• College or graduate student preferred; studying healthcare, medical, education
• Experience with children (special needs experience is a plus, but not required)
• Patient, nurturing, and reliable
• Passion for helping children grow and thrive