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:

  1. 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.);

  2. Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain within 1 month);

  3. Computer/internet access and basic tech skills (email, scheduling apps, Zoom, etc.);

  4. Willingness to work on a contract basis; and

  5. Punctual, reliable, trustworthy, and compassionate

Preferred Qualifications:

  1. 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

  2. Pursuing or holding a degree in a child-related field; and

  3. 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

complete our Sitter questionnaire

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 October 2025)

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.

  1. IU family: Sitter’s choice of Friday mornings or afternoons for 2-3 hours. "It would be a time to do crafts, watch a movie, go to the library, or go to Target or other simple shopping trips." Parents will cover all costs.

  2. Local church: Wednesdays 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm, typically 4 young kids (2 infants, 2 toddlers) - sitter welcome to arrive at 5:30 pm to enjoy a free dinner

  3. AC family: Mon/Tue/Wed 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm caring for 5.5yo girl and 10mo boy. Sitter should have prior infant experience and ideally will be able to meet the kids and babysit for a few date nights beforehand.

  4. MI family: Mon/Wed 9:00 am - 12:00 pm (two sitters can share schedule)

  5. MS family: Likely Tue/Thu, but some flexibility. May be one full 8-hour day and two half-days, or two 8-hour days. Caring for 15mo girl and likely joined by her almost-2yo friend! Family is happy to meet the sitter ahead of time, and has some ability to schedule their work around your class schedule.