Category Archives: Babysitting and Home Care

Part Time Babysitter/ Mother’s Helper (Fulton Heights/Medford)

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We are a family of three about to be four living in the Fulton Heights area of Medford (Aprox. 2.7 miles from Tufts main campus) with parking available at our home. We currently have a two year old daughter and will be expecting a new baby in early September. We are seeking a part-time nanny/ babysitter/ mother’s helper for the end of summer into the academic year to assist mostly with our two year old.

Duties including babysitting, providing an additional set of hands on outings to playgroups/library, light meal prep (snack, lunch, dinner), and general tidying up around the house (cleaning up toddler eating area after meals, tidying up toys at the end of play).

We are looking for a non-smoker who is up to date with vaccinations (including COVID, Tdap and flu when it becomes available in the fall) and has previous experience with toddlers. Both parents have the ability to work/be at home during the day and therefore can be relatively flexible in creating a schedule.

We can guarantee 12- 15 hours a week with the potential for increased hours during the week and on nights/weekends for weekend day dates/date-nights. Ideal schedule would be at least 2-3 days a week between the hours of 9:00AM- 6:00PM for at least 3-4 hour periods. 

Pay: $25/hour 

If interested in the position, please send an email to Ashley Dellinger at aldellinger@gmail.com with a little bit about yourself, work history and available work hours (again we are willing to be flexible for the right candidate). Thank you!

Part Time Nanny Position (Winchester)

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Hello! We are looking for a part-time nanny starting this fall for our three little girls. They are ages 4, 2.5 and 8 months. We are looking for help from 8:30-3:30/4pm on Mondays and Tuesdays, but days could possibly be flexible for the right candidate(s). 

Care will mostly be for our 8 month old and 2.5 year old while big sister attends school (8-2pm). We would need help picking her up at 2pm at her school (within brief walking distance but car will also be provided if needed). 

We are within walking distance of downtown  Winchester, parks and library and our girls love to get out of the house for outdoor play. 

We are offering $25 per hour. We are open to splitting the position between two candidates if needed (one to work Mondays and the other to work Tuesdays).

Please reach out if interested or if you have any questions to Rachel Crowley at rjcrowley4@gmail.com

Thank you! 

Seeking High School Tutor

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Family seeks tutoring and academic support for our high school student 2-3 times per week. The ideal candidate will have experience working with kids, an ability to help with Spanish and support executive functioning tasks.  We are ideally seeking someone who is available both fall and spring semesters. Own transportation is a plus. $40 per hour compensation. Please send resume and availability (including mornings) to Lmgardinier@gmail.com

Part-time babysitter for 2 young children in Medford

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Hi there, I’m looking for a babysitter to hang out with my children (ages 2 and 5) while I work from home from 2 – 5pm either weekly on Tuesdays or on Thursdays, during the school year. If you are interested/available, please reach out! Thank you.
Pay: $25/hour
Location: North Medford, near Wright’s Pond
Dates: recurring Tuesdays or Thursdays, 2 – 5pm

Please reach out to katylaguzza@gmail.com for more information.

Temporary babysitter needed for 4.5yo in Arlington

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Hello! We are looking for a fun, experienced, and creative babysitter to take care of our 4.5 year old son from 9-3pm during the week of August 21st. He loves to be outside, ride his bike, read books about dragons, talk about Star Wars, do art, create MagnaTile structures, ask questions, and come up with his own games to play. 

Responsibilities include: playing and reading books, spending time outside in our backyard and nearby parks, eating snack and lunch, and keeping him safe, suncreened and hydrated. 

Pay: $30/hour. 

Dates: August 21-25, 9am-3pm 

Location: East Arlington near Spy Pond

Contact: Jenna (jenna.tonn@bc.edu) 

Before/after school help (Medford)

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I am looking for some before/after school help.  I live on the Malden/Medford line, near the small target.  I have an 8.5 yo and a 6.5yo.

 My morning need is from 7:15 to 8:30.  This would include finishing morning routine and getting my 8 yo off to the bus.  She can be walked or told to leave.  In inclement weather she could be dropped off on their way to the little guy’s school.  Both schools are in Medford.  

My afternoon need is for pickup of my little guy at 2:30.  I will likely be home by 4.  Between they can do whatever they want – come home, go to playgrounds, get ice cream, etc.. 

A car is necessary. 

I will split shifts as long as there is a commitment. So, even if someone is available for 1 shift – please connect.  But preference and higher pay will be given for more committment.  If additional hours are sought, this can be discussed.

Pay is 25/30 an hour.  

If interested, please contact me, Jennifer, at jolyjennifer@gmail.com

Part-Time Nanny needed for 12 month old twin boys in Belmont

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We are looking for a responsible, energetic, and patient nanny to care for our 12  month old twin boys starting in late August through June 2024, with a possibility of renewing the contract in September 2024.  The position is for 16 hours per week (Wednesday and Friday, though days could be rearranged to fit a class schedule) from 8 AM to 4 PM. 

Job Responsibilities:

  • The nanny will create an environment for the child to thrive and develop through activities such as by playing, singing, physical activities, conversation, outdoor play, walks, reading, art projects and games
  • Diapering 
  • Maintaining and supporting nap schedule and healthy sleep habits
  • Feed children based on schedule guidance from parents 
  • Prepare well-balanced and nutritious meals for children
  • Maintaining a safe environment for babies 
  • Light baby related housework (e.g. washing bottles, baby related laundry, emptying diaper pail, cleaning up toys

Job Requirements:

  • Experience working with toddlers, prior experience working with twins or in nanny-share environment/caring for multiple infants at the same time preferred
  • Understanding of child development and important milestones
  • Can provide 3 professional references 
  • Candidate must be fully vaccinated against flu, covid (including boosters) and TdAP
  • CPR certified (we are willing to support the candidate in completing courses if needed). 
  • Non-smoker
  • Able to pass a background check 
  • Car is highly preferred 

Pay and Benefits:

  • $27-$30/ hour based on  experience
  • Paid holidays
  • 1 weeks (2 days) of paid vacation and 2 paid  sick days 
  • Guaranteed hours

If interested please reach out to Erica at erica.m.reiner@gmail.com, with your name – phone number, and why you think you’d be a good candidate for the position!

Summer babysitting (Winter Hill)

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We are looking for some help this summer babysitting our bright, sweet 4-year-old son with autism. We need help 3 afternoons per week, 1:00 PM-5:00 PM, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday. $20-25/hour.

He will be in summer school for several weeks and coming home on the bus. I work from home most days but If I’m not home, you would have to meet him at the bus right outside our house.

During the time you’re with him, you’ll just need to give him some snacks and play. He loves puzzles, cars, and playing with water. We’re working on potty training but he uses pull-ups and may need a change. We have outdoor space for playing and are near lots of parks and playgrounds.

We are located in Winter Hill in Somerville, close to bus lines and the Green Line. If you drive, we have a driveway with room for your car and also parking passes for street parking. We have one pet in the house, a grumpy cat who will most likely leave you alone.

Please email me at cmkopka@gmail.com if you are interested, and have references available.

Part-time babysitter/nanny (Arlington Heights)

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Our family is looking for a part-time babysitter/nanny, starting in September. 

One day a week (Wednesdays) we need the sitter to care for our little boy who will be 17 months old and our friend/neighbor’s little girl who will be 18 months. Responsibilities will include feeding, diaper changing, putting down for a nap, playing, & taking them for walks or to the playground. They love the outdoors and music!

The other day of the week you would be taking care of just our little guy. 

I’ll either be at class or home reading/writing for grad school while you’re here. We’re offering work for the full academic year but can accommodate semester breaks and holidays.

Schedule/Hours

  • Required: Wednesdays starting first week of September: 8:30 am – 2:30 pm
  • Second day – Either Mon, Tue, or Fri morning/early afternoon; hours can be somewhat flexible. We’re looking for 10-15 hours of coverage per week.

Requirements: COVID vaccinated/boosted; non-smoker

Pay 

  • For 2 kids: $26-$30, dependent on experience
  • For 1 kid – between $20-$24, dependent on experience 

Location: Arlington Heights

Contact: email Emily at emilycwatson@gmail.com

Literacy Coach for 2 Early Elementary friends with ADHD

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We are two families seeking some fun literacy/phonics coaching over the summer for two girls, ages six and seven.  Both children are around the same reading level: learning the letters, the sounds they make, and beginning stages of sounding out words.

Our goal is to give these two friends a cooperative learning opportunity that appeals to their interests and also gives them many movement breaks. Both children have been diagnosed with ADHD, and so lessons that can be in the form of outside games, art projects, theatrical performances, neighborhood hikes, and phonics scavenger hunts would be ideal for engaging these enthusiastic, creative adventurers.

These two kiddos have known each other since they were babies. They share many of the same interests, including performing arts, dance, nature, playing in sand and water, arts and crafts, fantastical imaginative role playing, cats and tigers, Pokemon, legos, vampires, superheroes, and cooking. They have been known to put on a good puppet show together, and have also recorded some vampire-themed podcasts.

Applicants must be LGBTQ+ friendly.

We live fifteen minutes away from one another in Medford and Arlington. Both home spaces are available for sessions with indoor work and play spaces as well as backyards. Both families live walking distance to playgrounds.  We can also provide transportation to a third location if needed. Note that both homes also have cats in residence.

We are hoping for three or more sessions a week with availability on most weekends as well as weekdays after 4:30.
If the summer works well, we would be excited to continue sessions into the fall with availability weekends and weekdays after 3:00.

Compensation: $35-40 per hour depending on level of experience. Supplies and snacks will be reimbursed.

References and background check required.

Interested applicants should email Anne Marie Darling at at annemarie.darling@gmail.com or call 617-583-3109.