After-school Care (West Medford)

Description: We are looking for a regular afterschool care provider for two kindergarteners in West Medford on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons from 2:45 – 5:30pm, starting immediately. Our boys have had a care share since the start of the school year and are used to playing with each other. The caregiver must have experience caring for two similarly aged children at a time and be comfortable playing with children outdoors, weather permitting. If the caregiver is interested, we’d appreciate help during early dismissal days once a month, and one of our families would also be interested in an additional day of afterschool care per week, with just one of the children. If interested, please send me a PM. Thanks!

Availability: Tuesday and Wednesday between 2:45 and 5:30, optional additional day of the week (Thursday or Friday) 2:45 – 5pm

Location: West Medford

Compensation: Commensurate with experience but at least $20 for one child and $30 for two children

Contact: Ninya at ninya.loeppky@gmail.com

Afternoon Babysitting (West Cambridge)

Hi there!


We have a 2.5 & 5 year old girls that we’re looking for care for a few afternoons a week. We can be flexible about schedule, if needed. 


Description: Taking care of sometimes just our 2.5 year old (especially if you have a driver’s license and could do school pick-up some days), and other times, both girls, who enjoy playing together. Would involve feeding snacks, going to playgrounds, or playing in the backyard. If more hours are desired, we will happily accommodate if open to light housework (ie. Loading/emptying dishwasher, laundry, etc.)

Days: Tuesday & Friday 12-5 pm (can be flexible or add additional hours)

Start Date: ASAP

Compensation: $28-30/hr, based on experience  – prioritizing applicants who have their own car/drive regularly (our car would be available for picking up kids)

Location: Cambridge, MA (Huron Village)

Contact: Karina Gardner at gardner.karina@gmail.com 

After-School Care for Two Boys (Arlington)

We’re looking for a loving and fun person to help care for our two boys (ages 4.5 and 6.5) Monday through Friday from 2:00-5:00 PM. If you’re only available on certain days or need a few more hours, we’d still love to hear from you!

Hourly rate: $25-$35/hr, based on experience.

We both work from home in a cozy 2-family house in Arlington. My in-laws live downstairs and often take one of the boys on adventures, so most days you’ll be spending time with just one child.

The boys love being outside, riding their scooters, playing with Magnatiles, and building with Legos. If you enjoy engaging with energetic kids and creating a fun afternoon, we think you’d be a great fit!

Contact: bridgeoconnor@gmail.com

If you’re interested, please reach out! We can’t wait to meet you. 😊

Afterschool help for 3 kids (Winchester)


Hi!

We are looking for afterschool help with our three kids (12,10,7) in Winchester. 

Responsibilities: Meet the kids at the bus stop, short dog walks in the neighborhood, drive the kids to/from local activities, and help with some light household work as time allows (load dishwasher, empty lunch boxes, kid laundry folding, etc.). The kids are all very independent and don’t need much hands on attention but do need help with transportation. 

Hours:  Monday through Thursday from 2:00 – 5:30pm 

Dates: February 3rd through end of March, 2025

Compensation: $30/hr plus mileage reimbursement

Location: Winchester, MA

Contact:  Kara Nierenberg at karanierenberg@gmail.com

Babysitting Opportunity [West Cambridge]

Job description:

We are looking for a kind, motivated person to pick our two little kids up from school and play with them for a total of 2 hours per weekday afternoon. 
These shifts would be Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 2:30-4:30pm at $30/hour.
You will need your own car (registered and insured) to go pick up our 2 and 4 year old daughters from two different schools and bring them home. Then check if they would like a snack and spend the rest of the time having fun together. (They love being outdoors!)
A quick tidy at the end of your shift is expected, but we highly encourage you to have the kids help clean up their toys.
Though not completely necessary, we lean strongly towards hiring a woman (or female born) for this job.

Job requirements: 

Registered and insured car of your own – clean driving record – prior experience working with small children – motivation, kindness and patience – willingness to tidy up after the kids (the mess that was created while playing)
Pay: $30/hour

Location: West Cambridge

Contact: simbaandrebecca@gmail.com

Summer Internship Funding Opportunity for Undergrad Students: Apply to the Forest Foundation to be placed with Groundwork Somerville as a Green Team Leader or Farm Hand!

Deadline to apply: February 15, 2025 | 

Our mission at Groundwork Somerville is to cultivate the next generation of environmental activists to grow a greener and more equitable Somerville. Through youth empowerment, urban farming, equitable food access, and community engagement, we sow the seeds of a healthy community. This summer, we are offering 2 opportunities to be placed with Groundwork Somerville through the Forest Foundation Summer Fellowship program: Green Team Leader and Farm Hand!

The Green Team (GT) is Groundwork Somerville’s youth employment and development program, which hires roughly 16 high-school students each summer for an educational work experience in urban agriculture and climate justice. The Green Team Leaders (GTLs) work full time, approximately 35 hours per week for 9-10 weeks with the Director of Youth Programs and Engagement to plan and run the 6-week program. All GT staff participate in training to build a cohesive team, learn urban farming skills, and familiarize themselves with GT procedures and workshops. Being a GTL is an opportunity to grow as a youth worker, farmer, facilitator, community change agent, and more. Visit our website to learn more, or contact em@groundworksomerville.org with questions! 

South Street Farm is an ¼ acre urban farm within walking distance from Union Square in Somerville. Focusing on culturally relevant produce, educational demonstrations, and pollinator gardens, the farm hosts the community while donating up to 2000 lbs of fresh local produce to the Somerville Mobile Market, Project Soup, and our neighborhood community fridge each season. This summer, we are looking for a Farm Hand who is eager to learn the ropes of urban farming and help facilitate some of the programming hosted on the farm. This position works closely with the Director of Urban Agriculture to plant, harvest, and perform routine maintenance on the urban farm and should feel confident lifting up to 50 lbs and working in all weather conditions. Visit our website to learn more, or contact leah@groundworksomerville.org with questions!

If you are currently in college and interested in working with us, apply for an internship with the Forest Foundation and list us as your preferred organization! We hope to see you this summer. 

Other summer funding opportunities for Groundwork Somerville internships: 

If you don’t see your college, be sure to ask your career center about funding opportunities available to you. Some opportunities may require an offer letter– contact us with any questions about applying directly to these positions! 

Tufts

Boston University

UMass Amherst

English Teacher at The Frederick Gunn School [Washington, CT]

Job Summary:
The Frederick Gunn School is seeking a full-time English teacher passionate about literature
and who enjoys working with high school students. Applicants should embrace the values of
a boarding school, bring energy to the classroom, and possess a strong interest in teaching
close reading, composition, and analytical thinking. In addition, this role entails
responsibilities as a coach, house parent, and student advisor.

Key Responsibilities:
● Teach four English courses, covering diverse literary texts (fiction and non-fiction) and
providing instruction in expository, critical, and creative writing.
● Employ varied pedagogical approaches to accommodate student-focused
classrooms.
● Implement the school’s educational philosophy and English department goals.
● Create a conducive classroom environment suited to students’ maturity and interests.
● Prepare course materials (syllabi, quizzes, assignments, rubrics).
● Use HighlanderNation (learning management system) to post course material and
track grades.
● Offer extra help and review sessions to support students’ academic and personal
growth.
● Regularly assess student progress and provide written reports.
● Eager to work collaboratively with colleagues within and outside the English
department.
● Committed to improving professionally
● Communicate effectively and compassionately in writing.

Job Details
The position is available for the 25/26 school year, possibly opening as early as
the spring of 2025. Offer of employment will be contingent upon a successful
background check.


Qualifications

Ideal candidates are expected to have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in English; teaching experience is preferred.

To Apply:
This position is a 10-month, full-time, exempt opening. Salary is competitive, and the
employment package includes excellent benefits, including outstanding health and dental
coverage and a retirement plan. To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, and three
professional references (references will not be contacted without notifying you) to:
HR@Frederickgunn.org. Application materials are being accepted now, and qualified
applicants will be invited to interview on a rolling basis.

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Afterschool care for 3 boys in Somerville (Davis/Porter)

We are a family that lives in the teele square area of Somerville.  We are currently looking for reliable afterschool childcare for our 3 boys (ages 6, 6 & 8). 

Details:  The boys would need to be picked up from their school in Porter Square.  They can be walked to our home, local parks or activities. The school and our home are both accessible with public transportation, so driving is not required.

Schedule: Mom works in healthcare and has a variable schedule.  Most needs would be every Monday from 2:30pm-5:45/6pm and sometimes Wednesdays as well from 1pm-5:45/6pm.  On average we would need coverage 1-2 days/week.

Pay:  $25/h with guaranteed 4 hours pay when needed on Mondays and 5 hours guaranteed when needed on Wednesdays.

Contact: email– lamartel@gmail.com or phone- 617-682-9711