Seeking a dependable, responsible babysitter to care for two older toddlers (ages 3 and 4) at our home nearby Tufts University and Whole Foods. Occasional weekend evening availability from 5PM to 9PM required.
Responsibilities will include playing with children, preparing, serving and cleaning up a simple dinner, overseeing and facilitating bedtime routine.
Ideal candidate will have: Prior childcare experience required (no first time babysitters, please), CPR certified, and able to pass a background check. Clear communication skills. Two references required.
Location: Nearby Goldilox Bagels and Whole Foods in Medford
Availability: Friday or Saturday evenings throughout the summer. Happy to be flexible with scheduling, happy to schedule dates when hired to ease planning.
Compensation: $28/hour
This position has the opportunity to continue through the school year for the right candidate (happy to be flexible with dates when the Fall starts).
Contact: Tallen at tallensedlar@gmail.com
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Childcare help during summer (Somerville)
Hello and happy almost summer!
We are looking for a babysitter this summer who is responsible and great with both babies and little kids for our two boys (ages 4 and 1!) for Wednesdays during the day (and possibly also Monday/ Tuesday/ Thursday afternoons!) We live right near Powder House Park in Somerville very close to Tufts. Responsibilities include: helping get them dressed and ready for the day, changing (the baby’s) diapers, feeding them lunch/ snacks, taking them on walks and to the library or playground, etc. Both boys go to daycare/ preschool part-time and my 4 yr old will be starting full time pre-K in September. We are somewhat flexible with the hours but ideally looking for someone who could work every Wednesday from around 9-4, and also possibly Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. Occasional hours on Mondays (or Fridays) could also help, depending on your availability!
My older turned 4 in March and is very talkative and imaginative. He loves books and legos and playgrounds! My younger turned 1 in February and is crawling like a madman and getting into all sorts of mischief. Both are silly and fun (and occasionally a handful as all little kids are!)
Pay is $25/ hour. Looking for someone who has some experience caring for babies and kids and can start as soon as possible. Please reach out to me if you’re interested!
Thank you!
Lucy Sweeney Kincaid, Lucy.marie.swee@gmail.com or 508-685-5934 (feel free to text!)
Babysitter Needed for 2 Year Old (Lexington)
This family is looking for afternoon care on weekdays and weekends for their 2-year-old son. The frequency would be about 3-4 times a month, if not more.
Job Description:
Primary responsibilities would be undertaking appropriate creative/educational/outdoor activities, reading to and with the child, reinforcing appropriate discipline, and tidying play areas. The house has two cats who are very friendly and won’t require any monitoring. No housework or meal prep required. They live within a 10 minute walk from Downtown Lexington.
Child is adventurous, friendly, creative, and is a ton of fun! He loves playgrounds, trucks and making new friends.
They are looking for someone who enjoys the company of toddlers, warm and kind with an adventurous spirit. A background in child development and/or experience babysitting would come in handy (though isn’t necessary).
Requested Hours: Thursdays and Fridays 3-6 and occasional Saturdays/Sundays from 12-4 or 4-6.
Pay: $20-$25 based on experience.
Start date: ASAP, through the rest of the semester, and hopefully next semester (and next year), too.
If interested, please email cassandre.voltaire@gmail.com or text 857-236-9015.
Babysitter Needed [Davis Square]
Afternoon Babysitting, 4yo and 6yo, 7 minute walk to Davis Square
Seeking an experienced babysitter to care for a 4 year old and six year old. The family is looking for someone who can do daycare and school bus pick-up from 3:30 – 5:00pm on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays in May and June. Potential for some full days in the summer or weekends if you are a good fit for each other.
Pay: $25-28 an hour based on experience.
If you’re interested please email Kara Vidal (A&S ’10) at vidalkiddocare@gmail.com and include: a) your childcare experience; b) whether you can commit to all Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays in May and June; and c) whether you’d be interested in potential evenings, weekends, or summer days.
Babysitting for a 9 month old (North Medford)
Seeking babysitting for a 9 month old from 9am-2pm on Thursdays in May in North Medford, MA. Specific dates are May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29.
Pay ranges from $20-30/hr depending on experience and willingness do some other household tasks like laundry and dishes.
Must have a car.
Potential for longer term if it’s a good fit! Reach out to beckettandkatya@gmail.com to learn more.
Babysitting for a 5-month old (Cambridge)
We are looking for a joyful, intuitive, and proactive caregiver for part-time care (15-25 hours per week) from mid-May through late August this year with hopes of continuing ad-hoc babysitting beyond the summer. Would primarily involve care of our curious and sweet 5-month-old daughter and sometimes include occasional care of her sister, too, – a delightful 4-year-old.
Job requirements:
- Experience with early education/toddlers and infants
- Providing respectful and nurturing care for our infant (prepping, feeding, and washing bottles for the baby, as well as introducing solids; changing diapers; naps)
- Engaging and structuring activities for 4-year-old, when applicable – which may include outdoor play, arts, providing snack, as well as pick up or drop off (at nearby camp)
- Light meal/snack preparation and clean up for kids (+ if you enjoy cooking/baking with a budding chef toddler)
- CPR/First Aid certified
- Car and clean driving record, registered/insured car
A background in child development (Reggio and/or Waldorf, in particular), OT, SLP, or art/music therapy and a passion for outdoor learning would be a bonus! Experience caring for multiple children at once.
Hours: 3 days/wk (TBD exact date and hours)
Location: West Cambridge/Cambridge Highlands (may be relocating soon,
Pay: $25-30/hr
We are a laidback and creative family that practices respectful parenting and values curiosity, play, and creativity. Due to work schedules, reliability and punctuality are incredibly important. Mom works full time, may be home occasionally, dad has flexible schedule and will likely be working at home on occasion.
Contact: Rebecca Grossfield at rebeccadg@gmail.com
Morning Parents helper 3 days/week starting in May
Description:
Do you like to start your day with sweet kiddos? We are looking for an early riser to help get us out the door in the morning on time!
We have an energetic 2yo toddler and mellow 4 month old baby; dad takes kids to daycare on his way to work and mom needs to get to her hospital shift.
Responsibilities:
Morning routine for kids: wake up, getting dressed, breakfast, packing lunch, light housekeeping. One or both parents will be home and getting ready for work so you will not be alone with the kids. Car not required.
Pay: $25/hour
Location: Somerville (off Somerville Ave between Market Basket and Walgreens)
Time: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, between 7-8:30 AM. Additional weekend or evening babysitting hours possible if interested.
Contact: Adam.Panken@gmail.com
Babysitting Opportunity [Medford]
Description: Looking for a monthly/bi-monthly babysitter for our 4 and 2 year old daughters for date-nights!
Location: Medford, close to Tufts
Pay: $25/hour
Schedule: Flexible- most likely Thursday/Friday or Saturday night about once or twice a month.
Responsibilities:
– Bedtime routines, we will most likely put them down and then leave but potential to do bedtime routine! – No need to cook or clean – We have a lovely 3 year old dog who is very friendly 🙂
Contact: Sarah Vendola 978-790-7296
BABYSITTER NEEDED FOR AD-HOC EVENING / AFTERNOON CARE (WEST MEDFORD)
Hello! We are looking for a babysitter who would be available to babysit our 11 month old and 3.5 year old for date nights every so often (on the weekends) as well as other ad-hoc times that come up during the week.
This could mean pickup 3.5 year old from school (which is walking distance to our house), or watching the baby if our childcare for the day has fallen through.
I don’t have specific scheduled hours right now, as we’re looking to meet someone who can come over and meet the kids (we’ll pay of course!) so that we can reach out to in the future.
Pay:
$25/hour
Responsibilities:
- Give meals/snacks to kids
- Play with kids
- Bedtime with kids (depending on schedule)
- Pickup from school (walking only and depending on schedule)
Contact:
Danielle at dankersh@gmail.com
Note: We do have a friendly dog at the house
Babysitter needed (Magoun Square)
We’re looking for an occasional evening/weekend babysitter for our 2 kids (ages 10 and 7), who can engage children in games, play, and activities with minimal screen time and help with their bedtime routine. No need to cook or clean (besides light clean-up from food/games during babysitting time). No pets or other responsibilities. Ability to speak French is a bonus!
Location: Somerville, near the Magoun Square Green line T stop
Pay: $20+/hr commensurate with experience.
Contact: If interested, reach out to Laura via text 617-838-1978.