Author Archives: Jessica Argumedo

Live in/ Live out part time babysitter for 2 year old girl

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A family near Winter Hill school in Somerville is looking for a babysitter:

Our family is looking for a part-time babysitter, starting in September, to care for our happy kiddo who will be 2 years old this fall. Responsibilities will include taking her to activities at the library and playgroup, feeding snack, reading books, doing arts and crafts, diaper changing, playing indoors and at the playground and putting her down for a nap. She loves the outdoors, music and arts and crafts!

I’ll be working from home most of the time while you’re here. We’re offering work for the full academic year but can accommodate semester breaks and holidays. This can be negotiated as live in or live out position.

Schedule/Hours

  • Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 9:00 – 1:30
  • Additional hours possible if interested
  • 4-year-old sister will be home on Wednesdays after 12:30 and on days when there is no school

Requirements: Interested to engage in creative and fun activities with the toddler, willing to walk to the activities in rain, COVID/ Flu vaccinated/boosted; non-smoker

Pay: negotiable

Location: Near Winter Hill school, Somerville

Contact: email Liga at agiilv@yahoo.com

Part-Time Nanny (Somerville)

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We are seeking a part-time Nanny who can pick up our daughter (4.5 years old) from a Cambridge pre-school and take her to some after school activities (swim, dance, gymnastics). License and safe-driving record required. You can use your car or ours.We are looking for someone to care for our sweet and caring daughter. Hours: 3:00 PM – 6:15 PM. School is a 9-minute drive (or 23 minute walk on nice days) from our house (Somerville/Magoon T-stop on Green line)Expectations are for afternoons only M-W, ~3.25 hours a day. (We have someone scheduled for pick up Th and F, but we could possibly be flexible for the dates.)

  • Pick her up afterschool and take back to our home.
  • Transporting and attending toddler activity meet-ups
  • Unload and clean lunch box and water bottle.
  • There is a whole floor, bathroom, and shared outdoor space available for the caretaker.
  • Fold and put away her laundry 1x a week

Compensation: $25/hour

Benefits: Holiday Bonus

Contact: Please contact jamie.ahles@gmail.com or 786-877-8199 for more information!

Part-time STEM teaching position with MITES (MIT)

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MIT Introduction to Technology, Engineering, and Science (MITES), one of the nation’s leading pre-college STEM programs for underrepresented students, is currently hiring for the following temporary positions for the Fall semester.

This is the perfect opportunity for graduate students who are seeking part-time teaching positions on Saturdays that help contribute to equity and diversity in STEM. We’re currently seeking out applicants for:

  • Academic Mentoring Seminar (AMS) Instructor, MITES Saturdays
    • Part-time, In-person
    • 10-12 hours per week, $30/hour
    • Timeline: Fall: Sep-Dec; Spring: Feb-May (8 Saturdays and occasional evening virtual meetings)
    • The MITES Saturdays Academic Mentoring Seminar (AMS) Instructor plays a critical role in working towards the program’s goal of developing a cohort of “thinking minds” equipped to be successful in technical fields and at the country’s top colleges and universities. In collaboration with other Academic Mentoring Seminar Instructors, the AMS Instructor is responsible for creating and implementing a comprehensive curriculum focused on leadership, character education, social-emotional skill building, high academic achievement, college and career access, and community/social action. Throughout the program, Instructors are expected to assess student performance/academic needs and provide resources to help promote student success. At the end of the program, Instructors will document course materials and write narrative evaluations of each student. Instructors provide guidance and mentorship, playing a critical role in each student’s experience. View full job description here.

To apply, please go to https://mites.mit.edu/connect-with-us/join-our-team/ and click on the button on the bottom of the page labeled “Start Your Staff Application.” Feel free to Lucas Mitchell (he/him), the Program and Recruitment Assistant, at lmitch@mit.edu or 617-258-6291 for further questions.

SEEKING CAMP COUNSELORS FOR WEEKEND WRITERS’ RETREAT, JULY 18-21 2024

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We are seeking a coordinator and small team of experienced educators, camp counselors and/or caregivers to support the Du Bois Forum’s third annual writers’ retreat in Amenia, New York, July 18-21 (Thursday evening through Sunday midday).  Founded by Tufts Professors Dr. Kendra Field and Dr. Kerri Greenidge, the Du Bois Forum is an annual convening of writers and artists. More information about the Du Bois Forum can be found here: https://duboisforum.com/.  

Duties and Requirements: Planning, leading, and/or supporting relevant programming for children of retreat participants, Thursday evening through Sunday midday.  Candidates should have experience as camp counselors, educators and/or significant caregiving experience, and should be pediatric CPR certified (or willing to be certified).  The retreat weekend is intense but rewarding.  Depending on experience,

Location: The majority of the retreat takes place at Troutbeck in Amenia, NY, about 2.5-3 hours from Boston.

Pay: $20-$30/ hour ($400-$900 for the weekend), plus lodging and meals, depending on experience, hours, and role. 

If interested, please send your resume to teresa.salvato@tufts.edu.

Babysitter for young children (Arlington) (8/5-8/9)

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Hello! We are looking for a babysitter for our two children (4.5 and 1.5 years old) from August 5-9. We would love if you are also available for occasional date nights. We are seeking someone who is responsible, caring, and experienced. 

Duties: playing inside and outside (including walking to the nearby park), changing diapers, feeding, putting our toddler down for naps, tidying up after the kids. We are ideally looking for someone who can drive the kids to a planned activity that week (using our car.)  

Location: We live in Arlington and have street parking. 

Requirements: 3+ years with young children; CPR/first-aid certified; up to date on all vaccines, including COVID and flu vaccines/boosters; non-smoker; excellent references; clean criminal record and a good driving record. Preferred qualifications: experience with children with severe allergies.

Pay: $25-33 / hour depending on experience 

Contact: katie.galitzine@gmail.com

Summer Job Opportunity – Camp Wediko (New Hampshire)

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Camp Wediko, a therapeutic summer camp in New Hampshire, is currently hiring. This is a paid summer position for anyone interested in working with youth, mental health, or simply gaining a unique summer experience! This opportunity allows students to get hands-on experience working with youth experiencing all kinds of mental health challenges.

Additionally we do have a handshake page under ‘The Home for Little Wanderers’ – the nonprofit who oversees the camp! 

For more information about the camp, please see the following link: https://www.thehome.org/programs/camp-wediko/

Staff Application: https://recruiting.ultipro.com/HOM1009HOMLW/JobBoard/9823899f-86fd-4412-bf2c-8e08eb85a9b0/?q=Wediko&o=relevance