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Summer Babysitter wanted!

Apply now(opens in a new window) Job No: 29276
Division/Organization: Private home
Job Type: Local Student Jobs
Remote Eligbility: Not Remote
Location: Private Residence in Fitchburg Fitchburg, WI 53711 (not on bus line)
Salary/Wage Range or Lump Sum: $15.00 to $18.00
Job Categories: Child Development and Care, Summer Off-Campus Opportunities

Anticipated Start Date

7/13/26

Anticipated End Date

8/22/26

Anticipated Hours Per Week

15-20

Schedule:

9 am to 4 pm

Salary/Wage Range:

Hourly $15.00 to $18.00

Number Of Positions

1

Position Summary/Job Duties:

We're looking for a reliable, caring, and responsible babysitter for our two children (ages 7 and 12) this summer.

Schedule:

  • ? About 2 days per week
  • ? 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
  • ✅ Days are flexible
  • ? Madison/Fitchburg area

Responsibilities include:

  • Preparing a simple lunch and snacks.
  • Supervising the kids while they complete their daily elementary-level math practice (no tutoring required—just making sure they stay on task and finish).
  • Planning a fun, engaging day with a balance of outdoor/physical activities and educational or creative activities (reading, crafts, board games, etc.).
  • Providing a safe, positive, and active environment.

This is a great summer job for a college or responsible high school student who enjoys working with children. Prior babysitting experience is preferred.

Qualifications:

  • Responsible, dependable, and punctual.
  • Enjoys spending time with children and has a positive, patient attitude.
  • Previous babysitting, camp counselor, tutoring, or childcare experience preferred (but not required for the right candidate).
  • Comfortable supervising children ages 7 and 12.
  • Able to prepare simple lunches and snacks.
  • Willing to encourage children to complete their daily math, piano and French practice.
  • Creative and proactive in planning age-appropriate indoor and outdoor activities.
  • Current CPR/First Aid certification is a plus (not required).
  • Must have reliable transportation to and from our home.
  • Non-smoker.
  • Able to provide one or two references upon request.

Application Instructions:

Email resume to lucylorentz@gmail.com 

Contact:

Org: Private home
Email: lucylorentz@gmail.com

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