Category Archives: Babysitting and Home Care

Babysitter Needed 3 Afternoons a Week (Around Davis Square)

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Hi Jumbos! I’m Kara Vidal, a Tufts alumna (A&S ’10), and I’m looking for a reliable babysitter to help with my two kids, ages 4 and 6. The position involves picking up the kids on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays at 3:30 PM and hanging out with them until 5:00 PM.

Location: We’re located just outside of Davis Square

We’re seeking someone with childcare experience, starting in early to mid-January. There is also potential for more hours during the summer if we’re a good fit for each other!

Pay: $24-26/hour, based on experience.

Contact: If you’re interested, please send a brief introduction and a little bit about your childcare experience to vidalkiddocare[AT]gmail[DOT]com.

Looking for a Babysitter for Tuesday evenings (East Somerville)

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Hi! I’m a single mom in East Somerville looking for a reliable and caring babysitter/”big sister” type of caregiver for my fourth-grade daughter on Tuesday evenings.

Details:

  • Hours: Tuesdays from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
  • Pay: $20 per hour
  • Duties: Pick up from school, walk home (about 6 minutes), help with dinner (already prepared), assist with homework, and hang out.
  • My Daughter: She plays the flute, loves drawing, and enjoys reading!

I will be out of the house during these hours and would love to set up a Zoom interview followed by a paid trial date (with me at home) to ensure a good fit.

Feel free to reach out if interested!

Contact: Emily
Cell: 617-955-3036

After School Care (Mid-Cambridge)

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Job Description
Hello! We are looking for after school care for our 5 year old starting this January. We are looking for someone to pick him up from school and walk him to our home, parks, or activities nearby. There are no responsibilities other than care giving. The school and our home are in mid-Cambridge and are accessible via bus and red line. Our ideal candidate is reliable and energetic.

Childcare/Babysitting Location
Mid-Cambridge

Care Hours:
3:30 – 5:30 | M, Tu, Th, F | 2 hours
1:30 – 5:30 | W | 4 hours
Our preference is one candidate who can work all days, however, we can work with candidates who can only make some of the days. Please let us know which days you are interested in.

Benefits:
$25-28/hr based on experience
Paid sick time
Follow school calendar
Guaranteed Hours on all school days

Contact Information
maxjordan@gmail.com

Occasional Childcare for Elementary School Children (Danvers, MA)

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We’re seeking an occasional babysitter for two children in first and third grade who can work on a weekday evening or during school holidays. Duties will include playing games and enjoying violin practice with the children.

Upcoming needs:

  • Friday, December 13th, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Location:
Danvers, MA (Transportation via uber will be provided.)

Hourly Rate:
$23 – $28 per hour, depending on experience.

Contact:
Valencia Koomson (Electrical & Computer Engineering Department, Tufts University)
Email: valencia.koomson@tufts.edu

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.