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