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Who are the Barnard Babysitters?
They are full-time students at Barnard, an undergraduate liberal
arts college for women. It is not a teachers college, nor
does everyone major in child development psychology -
however, all babysitters are students who genuinely want to
care for children.
What experience do the sitters have?
Their experience varies. Some sitters have been caring for children for many years
and have references; others have only watched kids in an
informal setting. To become a Barnard Babysitter, a student
is "oriented" in the rules and policies of our service, and
in general babysitting protocol. They are not trained in
babysitting techniques. We suggest you ask for references,
or have a phone or in-person interview.
How do I post a job?
After you are registered, you can call, fax, mail, email or fill out the job listing
form online to submit you job. Calling is the easiest way and most reliable.
All we need to have to post your job is your last name, home phone number,
and the days and times or date and time of your job, along with the wage.
These jobs are organized in binders and are available to our sitters during office hours.
What kind of job can I
post?
You can post a sporadic,
one time job, or a regular basis job with a set weekly
schedule. Evenings, weekends, and short, flexible daytime
hours are best. All jobs must take into account that our
sitters are full time students - flexibility and limited
hours are the key. We are also open in the summer, when many
sitters are available for more extended hours for up to 40
hrs/wk. Our summer season is from mid-May through the end of
August.
What happens after I post a
job?
Sitters come by the office
to look for jobs, which are arranged by their days and times
and flexibility. When a sitter is interested in your job,
she will call you directly. Once a sitter had confirmed a
job, it is removed for our listing.
How much should I pay?
Our minimum is $7.50 for up to two kids. This is the
minimum; the average is $13-14/hr. Any pay over the
minimum is entirely up to you. Some reasons why people may
pay extra: they have many children, they need difficult
hours, or they are in desperate need of a sitter. If you
plan on offering extra, we strongly suggest you mention that
on your listing, as pay is sometimes a factor for sitters
when choosing a job.
If you don't guarantee anything, why the $20 registration fee?
The fee covers
the cost of operating, staffing, and administrating the service.
What if I have a question, problem, or suggestion?
Please let us know. If it is a general question concerning the procedures of registration call our office and
any of our receptionists can help you. If it is something
more specific, you can leave a message for one of the
managers who will then call you back or email us at
bbsitter@barnard.edu.
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