Babysitting Position (North Cambridge)

We have a 3 year old and a 1 year old whose daycare lets out early on Fridays. We’re looking for someone to pick them up, walk them ten minutes to our house, and then play with them until we’re back from work (about 4pm-7pm). Think snacks, park, toys. We’re in North Cambridge, near Raymond Park.

Fridays would be the main focus, but we’d also looking for some date night and after work coverage as needed.

Pay: $25-28, depending on qualifications.

To get the ball rolling, contact me, Carmel, at cshachar@gmail.com.

After School Sitter Needed (Melrose)

We are looking for after school care for our 9 year-old daughter Monday-Friday from 2:15-4:30/5:00, to start as soon as possible.

Responsibilities will include:

  • daily pick-ups from the elementary school in our Melrose neighborhood starting at 2:15
  • drop off to dance class 1x week
  • help with occasional homework, games/crafts, etc.

Must be COVID vaccinated and have a reliable car. 

Start date: as soon as possible

Location: Melrose

Contact: Reach out toMarissa: marissamclark@gmail.com or 617-817-2412

Babysitter Needed (Roslindale)

We have two children and live in Roslindale near Cummins Highway and are close to buses and Forest Hills. I am looking for care for my youngest (she’s 3 in December) for Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays starting at 2pm and staying until 5pm.

We are flexible to add some hours if needed and pay $20/hr for babysitting. Happy to have a discussion about pay and what people feel they need to make it worthwhile.

Please email alissa.kortendick@gmail.com or call (262-498-2557). Totally fine to text or email first to set up a phone conversation or in-person meeting.

After-School Sitter Needed (Medford)

We’re looking for a regular after-school sitter for 3 kids, ages 6, 7, and 8. We’re flexible on days/times, but hours needed would be 3PM-5PM on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, or Fridays, and 2PM-5PM on Wednesdays. Currently during this time our kids watch TV and binge-eat snacks while we work from home, so any activities or entertainment you can provide — indoor or outdoor — beyond that would be wonderful!

Our only requirements are: you must be COVID-vaccinated and provide your own transportation to/from our home in Medford. Pay would be $20/hour, but that is negotiable depending on experience.

Please reach out if you’re interested: julie.bogart@gmail.com or 617-721-4040. 

Fun and Caring Babysitter Needed (Arlington)

We are looking for a fun, caring and energetic afternoon babysitter. We live in Arlington, MA, about a mile from Arlington center. Days and hours are flexible. Occasional evening hours if willing. 

We have 3 boys, ages 11, 9 and 4. The older two are mostly self-sufficient so mainly looking for someone to play with our fun and sweet four year old. 

Competitive pay. Car or public transportation necessary.

Please contact Allison Drumma at 781-710-5184 if interested. 

Nanny/Babysitter Position (Cambridge, MA)

We are searching for an afternoon nanny/ babysitter (thinking this would be a perfect student job!) to pick up our 2 boys (soon to be 7 and 5) from preschool and school respectively. Their schools are both located in the heart of Cambridge and 15 min walk apart. We are looking for this job to start at the end of September / first part of October and would be interested in someone that can take on a job like this for the school year (full academic year).

Hours : 2.30-5.30 pm 3-5 days a week with some possible flexibility for being available for full days (school closures) or ‘early release’ days based on school calendar. In general we have some flexibility for more or less hours but would like someone who can provide consistency in scheduling.

Pay: $25/hour – mostly we would need around 15 hours weekly (5 days of 3 hours) but there would be the possibility to add on hours. 2 sick days and 5 vacation days included for a full school year contract.

Responsibilities: pick up from school, bring boys for afternoon activities (eg swimming or piano lessons), to nearby park for outdoor plate or bring directly home for afternoon (home activities: reading, puzzles, drawing). Afternoon schedule depending on weather etc.

Interested applicants should contact Camilla Christensen Ross at clcross20@gmail.com.


Babysitter Position (Medford)

Tufts alum seeking babysitter(s) for our sweet and energetic 15 month old daughter. We live in Medford (1.8 miles from Tufts main campus) and have parking available at our home. The hours and number of days per week can be very flexible- ideal for a student with a non-traditional schedule. 

Essentially looking for someone to help 1-3x a week to allow parents to run errands/complete chores with the potential for occasional evening/weekend hours to allow us to go out for a date. We are looking for a non-smoking individual who has previous experience with children and who is up to date on vaccines including  COVID vaccinated/boosted. Our family is COVID vaccinated and boosted including our 15 month old. 


Pay based on experience- $22-25/hour.
For interest and more info, please email us at ALDGlickman@gmail.com

Babysitting Opportunity

A sitter is needed for my son in Medford (walkable to Tufts) for the full day (8:30 AM -4:30 PM) on August 31st.

My son is 9 months old, crawling, and very happy. He takes 2 naps a day for 1.5 hours each.


You must have references for this one time opportunity, and happy to consider you for date night sitting as well. Pay: $22/hr


Contact: samanthacrichard@gmail.com

Seeking Babysitter

Seeking support 1-2 days per week in Somerville (about half a mile from Powder House Square) for our 18mo. Days are flexible and timing, too, but probably 9-12 or 10-1. Duties would include playing with her and taking her out for walks, playing at the park, feeding snacks.

$20 per hour. Please reach out at susan_friedell@hotmail.com with questions, interest, etc. 

Occasional Babysitter Needed In Arlington


Hi! I need occasional care for my 5-year-old son. He has a 13-year-old sister who is fairly independent, but she may be involved/need supervision at times as well. My son has Autism, but he is verbal and generally well-behaved. He would benefit from spending time with someone who is upbeat, friendly, creative, resourceful, and patient.

Ideally, you have a car and would be willing to transport both children as needed.

*Currently, I need someone for Tuesday April 19th afternoon, Saturday April 23rd daytime, (potentially) the evening of Saturday April 30th, Saturday May 7th afternoon, Sunday May 15th afternoon/evening.

Katy Coughlin

Arlington

781-316-4812

Katyc67@comcast.net