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Babysitter Needed 8 Year Old Girl - We are looking for occasiona...

Full Time • $20 – 25/hr • Starts 09/26 • Santa Cruz, CA

We are looking for occasional after-school care and babysitting for our 8-year-old daughter. Please be comfortable with pets (we have dogs and cats) and have reliable transportation.

Weekday After School Pick Up & Dinner For Twin 2.5 Year Olds - W...

Part Time • $20 – 25/hr • Starts 10/30 • Santa Cruz, CA

We are looking for someone reliable and trustworthy who can pick up our twin daughters from their school (4:30 pm), bring them home, and have dinner with them before mom and dad are home from work (around 6 pm). Total of 12-13 hours per week. Pick up cannot be late, so we are looking for someone punctual and consistent. We also have a need for periodic evening babysitting (6-10 pm) for date nights. We have had wonderful nannies in the past and hope to find someone who can really enjoy spending time with our girls and who can work with this schedule.

Seeking Spanish Speaking Care! - We are seeking help for our 15...

Part Time • $20 – 20/hr • Starts 11/04 • Santa Cruz, CA

We are seeking help for our 15 month daughter. This position will be every other weekend - all day Saturday and Sunday 8-6:30 p.m. with some flexibility for impromptu date nights during the week if you're available. Your day will consist of 2 x 1. 5h naps - transitioning to one 3h nap a day. Her nap time will offer you a 30 min break followed by some light house duties until she wakes like dishes, meal prep and mopping. We would love our daughter to learn Spanish so Spanish fluency is preferred, but not a requirement. Please let us know if you'd like to interview!

After School Nanny Needed For 1 Child - Looking for a warm, reli...

Part Time • $20 – 28/hr • Starts 09/25 • Santa Cruz, CA

Looking for a warm, reliable, patient nanny to work with our energetic 4-year-old son . Four or five afternoons per week (Mon/Tue/Wed/Thurs) and occasional date nights. After school would include rest time, playing at our home and nearby parks, preparing healthy snacks. Responsibility and reliability essential, and school-year commitment appreciated.

Weekend Care Needed - 13 Month Old - My husband and I are going...

Part Time • $19 – 30/hr • Starts 10/07 • Santa Cruz, CA

My husband and I are going on our first overnight trip away from our daughter. Grandma and aunt will be helping a bit, but we'd love to give them a break on Saturday 10/7 and Sunday 10/8. Our daughter will be 13 months in October. We live in Prospect Heights.

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Nanny Needed For 1-2 Children - ISO: Nanny/Babysitter for two af...

Part Time • $22 – 29/hr • Starts 09/12 • Santa Cruz, CA

ISO: Nanny/Babysitter for two afternoons a week in Live Sunny Cove! Two boys: 4-year-old, 1. 5-year-old. Our younger boy usually naps from 3 - 5pm, so most of the time would be spent with 1 child. Time needed: 2 afternoons a week, so 6-8 hours/week Ideally bilingual as we primarily speak Spanish to our boys.

Nanny Needed For 1 Child - I am looking for a great nanny for 1...

Part Time • $19 – 20/hr • Starts 09/15 • Santa Cruz, CA

I am looking for a great nanny for 1 child. I would prefer someone who could help out with light housekeeping, has their own car, does not smoke, and is CPR certified.

Babysitter Needed For My Children In Santa Cruz. - 3 kids. Ages...

One Time • $20 – 30/hr • Starts 09/30 • Santa Cruz, CA

3 kids. Ages 7, 8, 10. Older ones are easy. They will be outside with a playground, park. Just need to someone to watch them and be responsible while adults are in a meeting.

Babysitter Needed For 2 Children In Santa Cruz. - We are looking...

One Time • $20 – 30/hr • Starts 10/14 • Santa Cruz, CA

We are looking for a great babysitter for 2 children in Santa Cruz. We would prefer a babysitter who does not smoke and who is CPR certified.

Recurring Date Night Babysitter Needed For 1 Child Near Capitola...

Part Time • $19 – 29/hr • Starts 10/05 • Santa Cruz, CA

We are seeking a responsible and caring babysitter to provide occasional childcare for our 2-year-old child. This occasional babysitter position will primarily involve evening and weekend hours, allowing us to enjoy some much-needed adult time while ensuring our child's safety and well-being.

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Babysitter Needed For 2 Children - We are looking for a great ba...

One Time • $19 – 29/hr • Starts 10/18 • Santa Cruz, CA

We are looking for a great babysitter for 2 children. We would prefer a babysitter who is CPR certified. We have tickets to a show so it would be giving the kids dinner and facilitating bedtime.

Part Time Sitter For Our 2yr Old Son - We are looking for a part...

Part Time • $20 – 25/hr • Starts 10/03 • Santa Cruz, CA

We are looking for a part time care giver for our 2-year-old son. Care would be mostly Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday afternoon. There is some potential for additional hours on Thursday evenings. Care would take place at our house in mid town Santa Cruz and surrounding parks/beaches. Our son love biking and scootering and is looking for an active engaged friend to spend some time with.

Nanny Needed For My Children In Santa Cruz. - This young adult i...

Part Time • $25 – 25/hr • Starts 10/02 • Santa Cruz, CA

This young adult is non verbal and developmentally delayed. She requires complete health care. She has an active schedule and requires one on one assistance going to activities. She gets up at 6:30 a.m. Bathroom health-care Breakfast and meds Dressed for the day's activity could be (volunteers at a farm, aerobics class, volunteer storytelling in classroom,) Lunch. She loves listening to music, being with people, hearing voices, touching tactile things. She doesn't like loud or sudden sounds. Has a seizure disorder.

Nanny Needed For Active 9 Month Old - Seeking a responsible, exp...

Full Time • $20 – 30/hr • Starts 09/27 • Santa Cruz, CA

Seeking a responsible, experienced part-time babysitter for our active 8-month-old. We are in search of a reliable, experienced part-time babysitter to care for our lively 8-month-old. Fluency in Spanish, Portuguese, or French speaking is a plus, although proficiency in other languages is also welcomed. The baby weights 22 pounds, so comfort in carrying is essential. The position requires 4-6 hours daily across 3-4 days weekly. Previous experience with infants and knowledge of feeding and diapering are important. Engaging the baby through play, managing short outings, and assisting with light tidying are expected. Flexibility and reliability are crucial. If you meet the requirements and are enthusiastic about this role, please provide your hourly rate expectations along with your application, including a cover letter, resume, and references.

Nanny Needed For My Children In Santa Cruz. - 6-year-old boy nee...

Part Time • $19 – 29/hr • Starts 09/29 • Santa Cruz, CA

6-year-old boy needs someone able to be active and engage in activities he enjoys. Sports, games, building, science, etc

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Nanny Needed For My Children - I'm looking for someone who can p...

Part Time • $20 – 30/hr • Starts 09/18 • Santa Cruz, CA

I'm looking for someone who can pick up my daughter and bring her home and do activities a few days a week with her at home.

Babysitter Needed For 2 Children In Santa Cruz. - We are looking...

Part Time • $20 – 30/hr • Starts 09/11 • Santa Cruz, CA

We are looking for a great babysitter for 2 children in Santa Cruz, age 3-6yrs. We would prefer someone who is Spanish speaking and could help out with light housekeeping. We would prefer a babysitter who has their own car, who does not smoke and who is CPR certified. Were looking for 6-4hrs Mon-Saturday. Oct 4-9th I will be away for business so we would need more hours that week.

Care Provider For Special Needs 13 Year Old Girl - Hello. We are...

Full Time • $23 – 28/hr • Starts 09/11 • Santa Cruz, CA

Hello. We are looking for someone who has experience working with individuals with special needs. My daughter has autism and has had strokes in the past which have affected the use of her right hand and her speech. She is very sweet, social and friendly. She has a great sense of humor and becomes close with her caregivers. We love our current sitter, but she is leaving and we are looking for someone new. My daughter needs a fair amount of assistance with most things. She is not able to be very independent. She is verbal, but her speech can often be difficult to understand, she also uses a communication device. We need someone who can attend to her needs, who is caring, kind and patient and who can help her to be independent when possible. Looking for someone to work with her part time (hours negotiable) between 1-4 shifts a week.

Nanny Needed For Twins - I'm looking for a great nanny for 2 chi...

Part Time • $19 – 34/hr • Starts 09/21 • Santa Cruz, CA

I'm looking for a great nanny for 2 children (twin girls who are 12 months) a couple of days per week. Some light tidying up would be part of our caregiver's responsibilities.

Nanny Needed For My Children In Santa Cruz. - Pick up from schoo...

Part Time • $20 – 30/hr • Starts 09/11 • Santa Cruz, CA

Pick up from school in the afternoon up until dinner time.

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FAQ for child care jobs in Santa Cruz

In 2023, how much do child care jobs pay in Santa Cruz, CA?: The average pay rate for child care jobs in Santa Cruz, CA on Care.com is $20.50 per hour as of September 2023. This rate will vary depending on your previous child care experience, as well as the number of kids you'll care for, the child care certifications you have and the total amount of hours required of you per day/week.

How can I find child care jobs near me in Santa Cruz, CA?: Care.com has 40 child care positions in Santa Cruz, CA. You can search for local families looking to hire a child care worker by distance from Santa Cruz and compare your options by filtering by hourly pay rate, the ages and number of kids you will be caring for and the number of hours you hope to work for the family each week.

Can I find a child care job during the COVID-19 pandemic?: Many families and caregivers continue to rely on Care.com as a place to connect and help each other especially during these critical times when parents struggle between work and child care. Many parents working from home will want to have a reliable and responsible person who can care for their children while they work. If you're looking for a child care job, there are currently 40 job opportunities in Santa Cruz, CA posted by families who need help at home.