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Babysitter Needed [Watertown]

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Hello, my name is Elise Ressa. I graduated from Tufts in 2014, and I live in Watertown, MA, with my husband, 2-year-old daughter, Elizabeth, 3-month-old son, Emmett, and cat, Lucy.  

Job Description: We are looking for child care for our son, Emmett, while I take Elizabeth to a local Mommy and me class during my parental leave this fall (end date: 12/16). This position would only include taking care of Emmett, including feeding him a bottle, “playing” with him on his playmat for tummy time, and putting him down for a nap. No additional household responsibilities are expected. 

When: Tuesdays, 9:30am-12pm (to start immediately and end 12/16) 

Location: Watertown, MA (near Victory Field). We are accessible via public transportation but a car is easier and free street parking is available. 

Rate: $25-$28/hour 

Please note that we are happy to provide additional ad hoc child care opportunities as they arise. 

Contact: If you are interested, please reach out to Elise Ressa at Ressa1492@gmail.com. 

Babysitter Needed [Arlington]

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Description: We are looking for a part time after school sitter to pick up our two lovely children, age 8 and 6 from school in Arlington Heights.  Monday pick up is 2:30pm and I will be home by 4:30pm and Wednesday pick up is 1:00pm and I’ll be home 4:30pm.  The kids’ school is 2.5 blocks away so you can walk or drive to pick them up.  Both kids are social, outgoing, love sports, reading, art etc.    It is easiest to get to us by car.  The kids usually like to stay at the school park to play if weather is nice.  Pay between 25-30/hr.  Please email ckchan916@gmail.com.  Thank you!!

Quincy Public Schools Opportunities

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Quincy Public Schools has a variety of substitute/part time and full time positions available. They have updated their website to provide aspiring teachers to QPS with useful information. Please see TeachQuincy for more information.

QPS is also holding an Ed Prep Info Session with several schools virtually on Wednesday, October 22nd.

Part time morning care needed [Ball Square, Somerville]

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We’re looking for a part time babysitter to help with kid drop offs 2 or 3 mornings per week in Somerville, near the ball sq T stop. Kids are 2.5yrs & almost 5.

Responsibilities::

– Set up car seats / vests

– Arrive at 7:30

– Leave between 7:45-7:55 AM

– Drop off kid 1 at 8:15 AM in East Somerville (you’d have to take both kids out of the car & walk back)

– Drop off kid 2 at 8:30-8:40 AMish in Porter Sq (usually only takes about 15 mins but added buffer in case late)

Total distance here would be just under 5 miles driving

Rate: Approximately $30/hr + additional buffer to account for traffic and any time needed to set up car. If you would like to pick up a little more time per day. Happy to share more details on this by email. Scheduled weeks would match Somerville school calendar.

Note: It is possible that you may be able to do this by public transit, but there’s a decent amount of walking and the bus schedule is somewhat irregular. If this is something you would be interested in but you don’t have a car, please message me. The 2nd child just needs to be dropped off by 9:30 AM so it’s definitely possible.

Please email Rosa at soy.bbang@gmail.com if this might work for you!

Friday Afternoon Babysitting [Somerville]

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Tufts alum seeking an experienced sitter for 4 year old and 7 year old. 

  1. What: Pick the kids up from the bus, take them to the playground or library (both adjacent to the bus stop), bring them back to our house. 
  2. When: Friday afternoons, 3:30pm – 5:30pm, beginning ASAP. Potential to add Monday in late October.
  3. Where: Bus stop, park, library, and our house are all a 10 minute walk from Davis Square. No car required.
  4. Rate: We pay $25-28 an hour based on experience. 

Potential for additional evenings/weekends if we’re a good fit for each other. 

If you’re interested please email us at vidalkiddocare@gmail.com and tell us about your babysitting experience and your availability on Fridays (and Mondays!).

Babysitter Needed [Somerville]

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Looking for an afternoon babysitter for two children, ages 4 and 2.

Responsibilities: Keeping the kids safe, cared for, entertained, and providing a light snack (no meal prep required). Could stay in the house, use the backyard, or walk to a local playground. Help the kids clean up any messes and tidy up any toys/games that were used during that time.  

Location: We live in Winter Hill right near Magoun Square. 

When: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4-6pm.

Pay: $25-30/hr, depending on experience

Contact: If interested please email davis.whitneym@gmail.com (Whitney) with details of your experience

On-Call Family Assistant / Backup Nanny (Retainer + Premium Pay) [Somerville]

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Location: Somerville 02143 — near Lincoln Park | Argenziano School (4th & 7th grade)

I’m a solo dad (50% custody) looking for a reliable on-call helper for two girls (9 & 12).  My kids love dance (ballet and hip-hop), musical theater, cheerleading, graphic novels, making zines, and creating art. My oldest wants to be an architect when she grows up, and my youngest wants to be a ballet dancer and teacher. It’s tricky with only one parent in the house, especially when things happen like one kid gets sick, I need to travel for work, or both kids need to get to two different places at the same time. I am willing to pay a premium for a family assistant to help out when necessary, but only during the following times:

On-call availability windows (what you’re paid a monthly retainer to hold)

  • Every Monday from 2:35pm (school dismissal) through every Wednesday at 2:35pm (school dismissal)
  • Every other weekend block: every other Friday at 2:35 pm through the following Wednesday at 2:35 pm 

What “on-call” means here

  • You add these windows to your calendar and can confirm within a couple hours when I reach out
  • These are availability windows, not guaranteed shifts. Depending on our needs, I may call you once or several times a month
  • The retainer (paid at the end of each month) compensates you for being reliably reachable and ready to step in during these windows

Responsibilities:

  • Backup sick days when the kids need to stay home from school, as well as Monday school holidays and school vacation weeks
  • Occasional overnights (1–2 nights/month max) when I am away on business trips
  • Occasional grocery shopping or running errands

Pay & Retainer:

  • $150 monthly retainer: paid at the end of each month regardless of hours worked, in exchange for guaranteed availability on our schedule
  • $30–$35/hr for active hours (in addition to monthly retainer)
  • $150/night for overnights (+ hourly for evening time)

Ideal Candidate:

  • Nearby grad student, retiree, creative, or professional with a super flexible schedule that aligns with ours
  • Reliable, warm, and able to step in on short notice
  • Likes cooking and baking with kids (especially brownies!)
  • Interested and capable in engaging in creative art-making with children (think improv theater, 3D printing of their creations, helping with dance choreography, costume creation, and more!)

Bonus if you speak Spanish or French and want to practice with us!

If interested, contact David at david.r.scherer@gmail.com

Early Hiring at Boston Public Schools

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Interested in a career with Boston Public Schools post-grad and want to get involved now?

Apply to the Early Hiring Pool! (Opens October 2025)

The District-Wide Early Hiring Pool is a general application for teachers, which opens in mid-fall. By submitting your application to the district-wide posting, you have the opportunity to participate in a pre-screen phone interview and to become part of the district’s Priority Pool.

School leaders will have early access to the candidates in this pool, enabling them to reach out to interested candidates prior to the official district posting of jobs in early March. By applying to this position, you are demonstrating a commitment to BPS and its students, and your application materials will be available to all school leaders who have openings for the upcoming school year.

Interested?

Email recruitment@bostonpublicschools.org indicating your interest in the Early Hiring Pool, and we will reach out to you when it is officially open.

Learn more: https://careers.tufts.edu/blog/2025/09/17/early-hiring-at-boston-public-schools/

Caregiver/Companion Needed

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Description: My husband and I are looking for a caregiver/companion for our 19-year-old son, Adrien, who has Down syndrome and other medical conditions. He requires assistance in several areas, including walking, entertainment, and self-care. We are seeking a candidate who can support him on weekends — ideally for either a full day or a half day.

Adrien requires a lot of help with anything fine-motor related, so that includes help in the bathroom and with bathing/brushing teeth, and getting clothed. Especially interested in speaking with anyone who has experience and the right skills/demeanor!

Pay: $25-$30/hr 

Contact: If interested, please reach out to Jeremy Silver: 978-944-5310.

Seeking Occasional Babysitter [North Cambridge]

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Looking for an occasional weeknight or weekend evening babysitter for our two sons (ages 12 & 6). We live in North Cambridge, accessible by bus and Davis Sq. Red Line stop. 

We are hoping to find someone who can watch the boys while we go out in the evening. We pay $20/hour. Depending on the time in the evening, the 6 year old (who loves babysitters!) may be either in bed or ready for bed (pjs on, etc) by the time we’d have someone show up, and the 12 year old is self sufficient (can manage his homework, tv time, and ready for bed routine solo) (although he’s not quite ready to watch the 6 year old on his own!). 

Contact dena.stearns@gmail.com if interested