Category Archives: Babysitting and Home Care

Jovie Boston Childcare Agency

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Jovie Boston is hiring passionate caregivers like you! We match you with great families in the Boston area, so you can make a difference in the lives of kids while earning some serious cash.

Why Jovie Boston?

  • Make your own schedule: We get it, you’re busy! With our MyJovie app, you choose the days and hours you want to work (from 7am-7pm). Perfect for fitting around your classes and social life.
  • Get paid what you’re worth: Starting at $20/hr + bonus opportunities!
  • We’ve got your back: We provide liability insurance, worker’s comp, and even help with things like CPR training.
  • Be part of an amazing community: Meet other awesome caregivers and build lasting friendships.

Think you’ve got what it takes?

We’re looking for caregivers who can commit to at least 3 days a week and are willing to complete our Nanny 101 training and background check.

Ready to join the Jovie fam? Apply now!: https://olivia.paradox.ai/co/Jovie15

Morning Babysitter for 2 young children (Medford)

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We are seeking an energetic and engaged babysitter for our 18 month daughter and 3 year old son for 2-4 mornings a week from 10am – 12pm. We are flexible on which mornings and flexible on start date. Some days both children will be at home and some days it will just be our daughter. Both children enjoy going to the playground across the street, playing in the backyard, reading books, and playing with stuffed animals and toys. Both parents work from home so we will be in the house.

Our son is immuno-compromised so we ask that all applicants are vaccinated for covid and flu.

Location: Webster Street in Medford.

Pay: $30/hour

If interested, please reach out to Betsy.Johnson@tufts.edu

Home Helper/Occasional Babysitter (Somerville)

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We are a busy family of four seeking some help with laundry and basic household tasks, as well as occasional babysitting. None of this is urgent or time sensitive, so you could come by at a time convenient for you each week (for example: coming by 1-2x a week for an hour or two during the day and help with putting in a load of laundry or two, putting laundry away, helping pickup toys and other stuff around the house, meal prep, etc.)

Location: We are conveniently located in Somerville a block from the Community Bike Path. 

About us: We are a family of four with a 2yo son and 5yo daughter. Dad works in tech and from home each day, Mom is a doctor and works from home 2-3 days a week. 

Pay: $25/hour

Contact: Rachel.whooten@gmail.com 

Babysitting for Toddler (Medford)

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We’re seeking an occasional babysitter who would be interested in date nights, weekend hours, and more sparingly – weekday hours including evenings and school holidays. 

Upcoming needs include Saturday evening December 7th, from 5:30p to about 10:30p. 

Our daughter is 3 years old and enjoys all the standard toddler activities – animals, crafts, the playground, running around.

Location: West Medford – best if you have transportation. If you’d like to take her out to the park or other activities – please be a responsible driver, and we can provide a car and/or carseat.
Pay: $20-25/hr pending experience

Feel free to text Anne to get in contact (617) 792 – 2642.

Babysitting for Infant/Toddler (Somerville)

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We are looking for a babysitter to help with one of our kids, either a 9 month old or a 2.5 year old (just not at the same time, just depends on which day you’re available, which one is home).  Depending on your availability, one day a week for 3 hours. Preference is Monday, Thursday or Friday but open to other days. Opportunities for date nights as well on the weekends. 

We are looking for someone who has experience both with babies and toddlers. Compensation is based on experience $20-$22.

We are located in the hillside neighborhood just off Powderhouse Blvd. Walking distance to Tufts Campus. If interested, please contact:  yesthatclairejoy@gmail.com or text 415-627-7274. Please feel free to email with any questions. 

Occasional Babysitter for 3yo (Ball square, Somerville) – $27 per hour

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We’re looking for an occasional babysitter for our 3 year old daughter Maxine. 

Depending on your availability, it could be after school during the week, or on weekends, for 2 to 3 hours each time. Maxine is 3yo and speaks English and French. We live in Ball square, Somerville. Compensation is $27 per hour.

If interested, please contact: grapinet.arnaud@gmail.com or 781-874-3584

Babysitter for 2 Toddlers (Winchester)

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We are seeking a babysitter for our 2 and 3 year old girls. We are located 7 minutes away from Tufts campus (Winchester). We are looking for the occasional weekend date night and some Thursday afternoon hours. Looking for someone with experience babysitting toddlers/ young children.

Pay: 22-25 dollars an hour.

If you’re interested, please reach out to Mary Kate Collins at 781-308-8129

Babysitting 4th Grader (Somerville)

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Local family looking for a regular babysitter for our social & cheerful 9 year-old (4th grade) son. He likes playing and talking about Pokemon, video games, Lego, and chess (among other things).

We usually need 3+ hours starting around 5pm. Some Friday and Saturday availability is a plus.

Responsibilities include making an easy dinner (mac & cheese), homework supervision, light cleanup (dinner dishes) and supervising bedtime prep (with some reading). We also have a small friendly dog who needs minimal care other than getting her kibble for dinner.

Located next to campus, no driving or car required. Opportunity will continue throughout the school year and beyond.

Location: Ossipee Rd & Packard Ave (near Lewis Hall)

Start Date: ASAP

Pay: $25 hourly

Contact: John Marc and Talia imbresciafamily@gmail.com

Nanny on Fridays (Medford)

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We are looking for a babysitter who can watch our two children on Fridays, while my husband and I work from home. Responsibilities include feeding kids (will provide food/formula), putting them down for naps, changing diapers, and playing with them throughout the day. Kids will be 5 months old and 18 months old. 

Location: Medford, near Station Landing

Start Date: January or February 2025

Hours: 8:30am – 5pm on Fridays 

Requirements: ability to contact references 

Pay: $25-$30/hour based on experience

Contact: Shayna; 781-475-9241