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Babysitter [Medford/Malden]

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Details: Babysitting/in home care for our 2.5 year old son who loves to play and spend time with others! He is very friendly, social, sweet, and has all developmental milestones. He is very verbal and independent for 2.5 yrs old making it easy to communicate his wants and needs. 

We live in a single family home with a fenced in yard, across the street from a lovely public park with walking paths and a beautiful pond. In the spring it is known for all the ducklings and goslings that wander around. Additionally, we live .3 miles from another park with a child’s playground, basketball court, tennis courts, and sports fields. We also live within walking distance from coffee shops, restaurants, Medford Target, and many more stores.

Our son loves spending time outside (weather permitting). In addition to playing with our son during this time, you will be responsible for monitoring him and giving him provided snack/meals. (We have all snack/lunches prepared for sitters so it is easier, you simply just have to give it to him when he is hungry and monitor him so he eats his food safely.)

Both my husband and I work remotely so will be upstairs the majority of the time. With the exception of occasionally leaving the house to run errands, to the gym, or work related trips. (we try our best to stay out of the way but are around to assist if needed. (e.g Babysitter needs a break/take a lunch, we can come down to provide relief) 

Job requirements: A car to travel to our home, previous babysitting experience (references upon request), familiarity with dogs (we have a family dog who is 11yrs old, VERY FRIENDLY, LOVES PEOPLE) and should be open to changing pull ups (can also teach this skill as we did with 2 other babysitters from Tufts last year but it should be noted we are about to potty train so this is not a requirement! CPR certification is a plus but not required! 

Hours: Flexibility if needed/lets chat! Primarily we are looking to provide 4-5 hours of childcare, primarily between the hours of 9-1 on Tuesdays and Thursdays. We would be open to sitters that are open the entire 9-5 slot on Tuesdays as well. Can be flexible around class schedules or practices if needed, just need notice to accommodate work schedules. 

Location: Our house is nestled in between the Medford/Malden town line (approx 10 min drive from campus) 

Pay: $21/hr

Contact: Marissa McDonough
Email : mcdepaolo@gmail.com

Tutoring Opportunity

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I am looking for a tutor/tutors for my two children, ages 10 and 13 (they are in 5th and 8th grade in the Somerville public school system). 

For my 10 year old girl, we are looking for someone to reinforce math skills with her. She gets flustered during class time and would like a little extra practice/reinforcement. We would like to start meeting 1x week, Tuesday or Thursday anytime after she gets out of school (2:30 PM) until 4 or 4:30. 

My 13 year old son has ASD1 and ADHD and is often behind on school work. He could use some supervision/guidance getting work done (ELA and SS are particularly tough for him but sometimes he needs help in math as well). He also could use some assistance making schedules and routines for himself. He enjoys computer programming so someone with a knowledge base in that would be a plus, but not necessary. Tuesday or Thursday are also ideal, 1 hour at a time. 

Ideally this would be the same person, who would work with my daughter for an hour, then my son for another hour. We can start with one day a week and possibly work up to two if it feels right. I can offer $30/hr.

We live on Willow Ave in Somerville, between Davis and Ball Sq. 

If you are interested please contact me at afolland@gmail.com

Babysitter [Powderhouse Square]

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Description: Looking for a reliable babysitter to watch our 5, 3, and 1 year olds on occasional evenings. The 1 year old always will be asleep prior to the babysitter’s arrival. Most likely, the 3 and 5 year old will be asleep, if not ready for bed, prior to the babysitters arrival. 

Pay: $20/hour

Contact: scorral821@gmail.com with questions or interest, 

Babysitting Opportunity

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We’re looking for an after school caregiver for our energetic 2.5 and 5 year olds, on Monday, Wednesday and maybe Friday afternoons, 2:30–5/6pm. We’d like for you to pick up our 5 year old from kindergarten, spend time at a nearby park or playground, pick up our 2.5 year old from daycare, and come home to play and have an early dinner. 

Responsibilities include:

  • Picking children up from kindergarten and daycare
  • Emptying their backpacks and lunchboxes
  • Going to the park across the street
  • Serving an early dinner (around 5pm) – food will be prepped for you

We’re looking for someone who:

  • Has experience caring for 2 children at a time
  • Is comfortable spending time outside  in playgrounds and parks, with toddlers and young kids
  • Is comfortable setting and holding age appropriate boundaries 
  • Is reliable, responsible, and caring

If this sounds like a position you’re interested in, we’d love to hear from you! 

Location: Medford (just outside Medford Sq). We are just under 2 miles from Tufts main campus. 

When: MW 2:30-5/6pm, with option to add Friday afternoon

Pay: $30-35, depending on experience

Contact: If interested, please send email to lauren.upton4@gmail.com with details on your experience

Mother’s Helper Needed – Afternoons with 2 Fun Kids (Ages 3 & 5)

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We’re looking for a warm, energetic mother’s helper to join our family weekday afternoons, Monday–Friday, 2:00–5:00 p.m. Our 3- and 5-year-old will be coming home from school, and we’d love someone who enjoys being with children and can help make this after-school time smooth and fun.

Responsibilities include:

  • Greeting the kids when they get home
  • Emptying and organizing their backpacks
  • Engaging them in play (imaginative games, crafts, outdoor fun, etc.)
  • Helping tidy up and put toys away at the end of playtime
  • Offering light snacks (no meal prep required)

We’re looking for someone who:

  • Loves playing with children and has a creative, playful spirit
  • Can gently redirect if siblings start to get on each other’s nerves
  • Is reliable, responsible, and caring

If you enjoy spending time with young kids and want a fun, active afternoon role, we’d love to hear from you!

Location: Medford

if interested contact: jennakw@gmail.com

Babysitting Opportunity

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Looking for an occasional babysitter for my three kids. We have an 11 year old, 8 year old, and 6 year old who love sports, art, music, reading, and board games.

We are interested in a babysitter for occasional weekend nights. Both parents also work outside of the home including some nights and weekends so would also be looking for occasional weeknight evening or weekend day help.

Babysitting would be for all three (although the 11 year old is pretty self sufficient!) or sometimes the younger two.

We live in Winchester and you would need your own transportation.

Pay: $25 per hour, negotiable depending on experience or added responsibilities

Contact: Kate Michener, khmichener@gmail.com if interested

Part Time Preschool Teacher, Lexington, MA

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Community Nursery School seeks dynamic, loving and committed preschool teachers to join our team of educators – one for our morning program and one for our morning & lunch bunch program in September of 2025. CNS is a Reggio-inspired, community-based cooperative preschool located in Lexington, MA.


● These are part time co-teaching positions to begin for the 2025-2026 school year (Sept ‘25 – early June ‘26)
● Hours for the morning program position are 8:00am – 12:30pm
● Hours for the morning & lunch bunch program position are 8:00am – 1:30pm
● These positions include a competitive salary with paid time off as well as opportunities for professional development.
● For more information about Community Nursery School, please visit www.cnslex.org.

Ideal candidates should have:
● EEC Preschool Teacher Certification (or background in education and/or a willingness to pursue certification).
● Genuine love for and interest in the work of young children.
● Familiarity with Reggio-inspired, inquiry-based early education approach.
● A solid knowledge of child development and process-oriented, play-based learning.
● A deep appreciation for nature and a desire to find inspiration and integrate materials from the natural world within the classroom and learning experience.
● The ability to create an inspiring and engaging learning environment where children experience joy and a sense of wonder, both inside our beautiful building and on our expansive outdoor grounds.
● The capacity to create warm, nurturing and professional relationships with children, families and fellow educators. The ability to interact collaboratively with colleagues and families.
● A commitment to celebrating cultural diversity and respect for diverse learners.
● Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to work both cooperatively and independently on a co-teaching team.


How to apply:
● Interested candidates should send their cover letter, resume & references to: employment@cnslex.org.
● Applicants must clear a full background check (EEC Background Record Check including fingerprinting), and have documentation of a current physical exam, & CPR/First Aid Certification (or commitment to taking the course – for which CNS will pay).