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Regular weekend and occasional weeknight babysitter in Medford

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Looking for a regular babysitter for ~2x month for weekend nights and an occasional weeknight for our 3 young kids – twin boys age 7 and girl is age 9. This is a year’s long need, so ideally you are also living here and available during the summer months. 

We are located in Medford Square, just 5 min. from Tufts. Hours typically 5-10 PM, and dates can be flexible based on mutual needs and schedule. $25/hour. References required. 

Ideal if you are a grad student in a helping profession – Occupational therapy, early childhood education, psychology, social work, special education etc. Also ideal if you have a car, and we do have off street parking. 

Please email me at julia.marie.w@gmail.com if interested!

Babysitter Needed [Arlington Center]

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Description: We are a Turkish-American family looking for a native Turkish speaker to provide regular babysitting in Arlington Center. We have two children – a 3 year old daughter and 14 month old son. We are flexible on the day/time commitment; our preference is Saturday mornings or afternoons for a minimum of 3 hours, but we could also do weekday evenings / regular date nights.

Our primary goal is language exposure, so we are flexible on exact responsibilities; at minimum, we would like someone to play with the children while we are in the house and handle basic care like diaper changes for the baby, offering snacks and meals, facilitating activities, and outdoor play when the weather is better! Other required qualifications: nonsmoker, valid CPR certification.

Pay: We can offer $20-30/hr based on experience. Parking is available off street and we will cover costs for any local outings – we are easily walkable to Robbins library and local parks.

Contact: Please reach out to Aleka.gurel@gmail.com with some details on prior childcare experience if interested!

Seeking weekday “Hang Out Buddy” for 12 year old in Concord MA

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Seeking a chill college kid who enjoys playing Minecraft and jumping on trampolines to hang out with a smart, witty 12 year old autistic kid recovering from school burnout at home. 

To be successful, you will be able to:

  • Co-build in Minecraft (especially with command blocks) 
  • Jump on a trampoline and be taught how to do flips from said 12 year old
  • Lose gracefully while playing card or board games
  • Learn about the PDA autism profile


Bonus points if you:

  • Know how to use Blender or animation software
  • Know how to code in Java or build video games
  • Play any kind of musical instrument

We live in Concord, MA (30 min drive from Tufts). Our schedule is flexible, but ideally someone would come hang out for 3-4 hours twice a week, weekdays, during the day. Pay is $20-$25 per hour, willing to pay for drive time as well.


Please email ejfife@gmail.com with questions or interest.

Rocha-Holliday Education Fellowship in Neurodiversity [Tremont School]

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Tremont School is excited to once again announce the Rocha-Holliday Education Fellowship in Neurodiversity. This is a paid opportunity for graduate students in education for the upcoming academic year. Tremont School is located in Concord, MA. We serve neurodiverse and neurotypical students, grades 5-12 and postgrad, in a progressive and inclusive program. With small class sizes and research-based practices, the school is an ideal learning landscape for emerging educators. See the flyer below for more information!

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Summer Babysitter Needed

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We are looking for a babysitter for our two kids for the month of July, with occasional hours before and after, if you’re interested.

Description: We have two great kids ages 5 and 8 and are looking for a sitter who can spend time with them this summer and drive them to activities. The kids will spend most days at the local pool, hang out at the house, or go to the playground.

Schedule: Generally, we are looking for someone with availability Monday through Friday from July 6 through July 31 or August 7. Hours would be approximately 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Requirements: We are looking for someone who enjoys spending time with kids, has a clean driving record and is comfortable driving in Arlington, Lexington, and surrounding towns. We are happy for you to use our car.

Location: Arlington Center

Pay: $25/hour

Contact: Please reach out with questions or to express interest at lindsey.baughman@gmail.com

Babysitter Needed for 1 toddler in Medford

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We are seeking a babysitter to help with our 2-year-old son. We just had a baby a few days ago! We will be home most of the time with the baby, in another room. We are looking for someone to play with our son either outside (backyard or nearby playground) or in our house, as we are avoiding indoor play spaces while our baby is so young. Our son is shy at first and nervous with new caregivers, but warms up quickly and is then sociable and independent. Duties would involve feeding him breakfast and lunch, occasionally putting him down for a nap, and ideally helping with dishes as time allows. Our schedule is flexible if other days work better.

Days: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 8:30am-1:30pm.

Pay: $25 an hour

Contact: Meghan Singleton, meghan.m.singleton@gmail.com

Caretaker [Cambridge/Newton]

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Description: We have two children aged 8 and 4 and are looking for help 2 to 3 evenings a week. This job includes picking our kids up from school in Cambridge, bringing them home to our house in Newton and spending the evening with them till after dinner time. This job is perfect for a graduate student, a teacher and other roles. Below you will find more specifics on what we are looking for: – A loving caretaker for our two young children. – Car and active driver’s license. We will provide car seats. – Evening activities with the kids. Optional weekend hours are a bonus, but not required. Please reach out if you think we would be a good match – we would love to talk soon. Thank you!

Hours: 2 to 3 times a week. 3:30-7:00pm.

Pay: $20-$24 based on experience.

Start date: ASAP

Location: Cambridge and Newton

If interested please email amenazavery@gmail.com or text me at 5059181265.

Eliot-Pearson Children’s School 26-27 Application and Summer 2026 is now Open!

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The Eliot-Pearson Children’s School is a laboratory-demonstration school at Tufts University. Since 1922, children have always been at the center of everything we do. We strive to provide children with what they need to deepen their sense of self and self-worth. We welcome all families and partner with them to nurture their children and grow as a community. We are licensed through NAEYC and EEC to serve children and families ages 2 years and nine months through age 7.

At EPCS, we have three core values: Anti-bias education, mindfulness, and connection to nature. All of our children are affirmed in who they are and what they can bring to the community through our anti-bias education which promotes awareness, inclusion, compassion, individual and collective voices, and taking action for fairness and equity. Through mindfulness our students learn how to pay attention to what is essential at the moment both indoors and outdoors. In our natural playground, we guide children to settle and grow their awareness of their bodies and surroundings. We commit to fostering children’s wonder and appreciation of our planet, Earth, and deepen their understanding of how their actions and stewardship matter.

Apply for the 26-27 school year here and/or for the Summer 2026 Program here by January 21st to get priority!

If you are interested in learning more please contact us at epcsadmissions@tufts.edu 

Part-time Childcare Needed in Medford (Jan–June/July 2026)

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Description: We are a French family looking for a responsible and respectful person to help us care for our two children (10 and 11 years old) from January through June/July 2026. Both children attend the International School of Boston (ISB) on Matignon Road.

​The Schedule: Weekdays only.
​Morning (occasionally): Drop-off at school by 8:00 AM.
​Afternoon (regularly): Pick-up at 3:30 PM or 5:00 PM (depending on their activities).

​Extracurriculars: Driving them once a week to activities in Cambridge or Medford.
​Work Travel: 1–2 times per month, we travel for business (1 to 4 days during the week). During these times, we need someone to stay at the house to manage evenings, meals, school routines, and walking our dog.
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​Location: We live in a house on Capen Street (Medford), near Tufts University.
​Accommodation: We have a room available if needed.

​Workload: Approximately 10–12 hours per week. No housework required.

​Flexibility: We are happy to be flexible and work around your schedule and priorities.

​We look forward to discussing the terms and details with you in person.

​Contact:
Please text Boris at 617-216-7787 or email borismerlin.us@gmail.com.