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Babysitter Needed [Somerville]

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Description: I am looking for a female undergrad or grad student who’d like to hang out with my 10 year old daughter after school for TUESDAYS from 5pm to 8pm and pay is $20/hr ($60 total). My daughter is a 5th grader at East Somerville Community School. She is in the bilingual Spanish program, plays flute, loves painting and reading. A perfect candidate would speak Spanish and be willing to do some light Spanish and math homework help.

Job would require after school pick up between 4:45 and 5pm and a short walk to our place. I’ll prepare dinner (you’re welcome to bring your own too). We have a small dog who is cuddly and playful but sheds so if you have allergies, it won’t be a good fit.

About me: I’m a single parent who works full time in yoga and massage. If it’s a good fit, there could be more hours available. On Tuesdays, I have a continuing ed class I am committed to so I won’t be home during this shift.

I have free parking and am about a 7 min walk from the East Somerville stop on the green line. Please have 2 references if applying. If interested, contact eksullivan@gmail.com.

Nanny Needed [Medford]

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Description: We are a family in Medford (Dad is Tufts Alum) looking for an energetic, dependable Nanny for our two children (ages 7 and 5). Children will need to be picked up from Brooks School and watched until the completion of the work day. Mom primarily works from home and will be in a separate part of the house. Afternoon activities may include snack time, playing at home / in the neighborhood, taking kids to afternoon activities (e.g., dance, gymnastics, etc.), visiting the library. 

What: Afternoon babysitter 

When: 2-4 days / week, flexible on which days; 2:30 – 5:30PM; ideal candidate will start in end of October (we can be flexible around school breaks, exam weeks, and next semester schedule)

Where: West Medford

Rate: $27/hour

Contact: Please reach out to Amy.Brown.Weber@gmail.com for more information 

Babysitter Needed [Watertown]

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Hello, my name is Elise Ressa. I graduated from Tufts in 2014, and I live in Watertown, MA, with my husband, 2-year-old daughter, Elizabeth, 3-month-old son, Emmett, and cat, Lucy.  

Job Description: We are looking for child care for our son, Emmett, while I take Elizabeth to a local Mommy and me class during my parental leave this fall (end date: 12/16). This position would only include taking care of Emmett, including feeding him a bottle, “playing” with him on his playmat for tummy time, and putting him down for a nap. No additional household responsibilities are expected. 

When: Tuesdays, 9:30am-12pm (to start immediately and end 12/16) 

Location: Watertown, MA (near Victory Field). We are accessible via public transportation but a car is easier and free street parking is available. 

Rate: $25-$28/hour 

Please note that we are happy to provide additional ad hoc child care opportunities as they arise. 

Contact: If you are interested, please reach out to Elise Ressa at Ressa1492@gmail.com. 

Babysitter Needed [Arlington]

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Description: We are looking for a part time after school sitter to pick up our two lovely children, age 8 and 6 from school in Arlington Heights.  Monday pick up is 2:30pm and I will be home by 4:30pm and Wednesday pick up is 1:00pm and I’ll be home 4:30pm.  The kids’ school is 2.5 blocks away so you can walk or drive to pick them up.  Both kids are social, outgoing, love sports, reading, art etc.    It is easiest to get to us by car.  The kids usually like to stay at the school park to play if weather is nice.  Pay between 25-30/hr.  Please email ckchan916@gmail.com.  Thank you!!

Part time morning care needed [Ball Square, Somerville]

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We’re looking for a part time babysitter to help with kid drop offs 2 or 3 mornings per week in Somerville, near the ball sq T stop. Kids are 2.5yrs & almost 5.

Responsibilities::

– Set up car seats / vests

– Arrive at 7:30

– Leave between 7:45-7:55 AM

– Drop off kid 1 at 8:15 AM in East Somerville (you’d have to take both kids out of the car & walk back)

– Drop off kid 2 at 8:30-8:40 AMish in Porter Sq (usually only takes about 15 mins but added buffer in case late)

Total distance here would be just under 5 miles driving

Rate: Approximately $30/hr + additional buffer to account for traffic and any time needed to set up car. If you would like to pick up a little more time per day. Happy to share more details on this by email. Scheduled weeks would match Somerville school calendar.

Note: It is possible that you may be able to do this by public transit, but there’s a decent amount of walking and the bus schedule is somewhat irregular. If this is something you would be interested in but you don’t have a car, please message me. The 2nd child just needs to be dropped off by 9:30 AM so it’s definitely possible.

Please email Rosa at soy.bbang@gmail.com if this might work for you!

Friday Afternoon Babysitting [Somerville]

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Tufts alum seeking an experienced sitter for 4 year old and 7 year old. 

  1. What: Pick the kids up from the bus, take them to the playground or library (both adjacent to the bus stop), bring them back to our house. 
  2. When: Friday afternoons, 3:30pm – 5:30pm, beginning ASAP. Potential to add Monday in late October.
  3. Where: Bus stop, park, library, and our house are all a 10 minute walk from Davis Square. No car required.
  4. Rate: We pay $25-28 an hour based on experience. 

Potential for additional evenings/weekends if we’re a good fit for each other. 

If you’re interested please email us at vidalkiddocare@gmail.com and tell us about your babysitting experience and your availability on Fridays (and Mondays!).

Babysitter Needed [Somerville]

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Looking for an afternoon babysitter for two children, ages 4 and 2.

Responsibilities: Keeping the kids safe, cared for, entertained, and providing a light snack (no meal prep required). Could stay in the house, use the backyard, or walk to a local playground. Help the kids clean up any messes and tidy up any toys/games that were used during that time.  

Location: We live in Winter Hill right near Magoun Square. 

When: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4-6pm.

Pay: $25-30/hr, depending on experience

Contact: If interested please email davis.whitneym@gmail.com (Whitney) with details of your experience

On-Call Family Assistant / Backup Nanny (Retainer + Premium Pay) [Somerville]

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Location: Somerville 02143 — near Lincoln Park | Argenziano School (4th & 7th grade)

I’m a solo dad (50% custody) looking for a reliable on-call helper for two girls (9 & 12).  My kids love dance (ballet and hip-hop), musical theater, cheerleading, graphic novels, making zines, and creating art. My oldest wants to be an architect when she grows up, and my youngest wants to be a ballet dancer and teacher. It’s tricky with only one parent in the house, especially when things happen like one kid gets sick, I need to travel for work, or both kids need to get to two different places at the same time. I am willing to pay a premium for a family assistant to help out when necessary, but only during the following times:

On-call availability windows (what you’re paid a monthly retainer to hold)

  • Every Monday from 2:35pm (school dismissal) through every Wednesday at 2:35pm (school dismissal)
  • Every other weekend block: every other Friday at 2:35 pm through the following Wednesday at 2:35 pm 

What “on-call” means here

  • You add these windows to your calendar and can confirm within a couple hours when I reach out
  • These are availability windows, not guaranteed shifts. Depending on our needs, I may call you once or several times a month
  • The retainer (paid at the end of each month) compensates you for being reliably reachable and ready to step in during these windows

Responsibilities:

  • Backup sick days when the kids need to stay home from school, as well as Monday school holidays and school vacation weeks
  • Occasional overnights (1–2 nights/month max) when I am away on business trips
  • Occasional grocery shopping or running errands

Pay & Retainer:

  • $150 monthly retainer: paid at the end of each month regardless of hours worked, in exchange for guaranteed availability on our schedule
  • $30–$35/hr for active hours (in addition to monthly retainer)
  • $150/night for overnights (+ hourly for evening time)

Ideal Candidate:

  • Nearby grad student, retiree, creative, or professional with a super flexible schedule that aligns with ours
  • Reliable, warm, and able to step in on short notice
  • Likes cooking and baking with kids (especially brownies!)
  • Interested and capable in engaging in creative art-making with children (think improv theater, 3D printing of their creations, helping with dance choreography, costume creation, and more!)

Bonus if you speak Spanish or French and want to practice with us!

If interested, contact David at david.r.scherer@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