Babysitters Needed [West Cambridge]

This family is seeking passionate, nurturing, and experienced weekday babysitters for their 20 month old in West Cambridge, beginning immediately. They are looking for two types of sitters, either the same person for both jobs or separate people:

1. A regular babysitter 1-2 afternoons per week. Exact hours are flexible, approximately 1:30-6:00 or 3:00-6:00. Days of the week are flexible too.
2. As-needed babysitter(s) for occasional appointments at varying times of day during the week.

Responsibilities include engaging with their toddler and keeping him safe. Tasks may include:

  • Age-appropriate play
  • Reading
  • Serving meals and snacks (prepared in advance by parents)
  • Mealtime dishes
  • Changing diapers
  • Putting him down for his nap and waking him up
  • Going for walks and/or to neighborhood playgrounds
  • Putting away toys used while here

A parent may be home for some of the time the babysitter is working, either working from home in another room or taking care of tasks around the house. At other times, the babysitter will be home alone with their son while parents are at appointments or running errands.

Street parking is available with our guest permit, or we are a 15 minute walk from the Porter Square T stop. We do not have any pets.

Pay is $25-30/hour depending on experience.

Qualifications:

  • Experience caring for toddlers
  • Allergy awareness
  • Nonsmoker
  • Current CPR and first aid certification
  • Up to date on all vaccinations
  • Provide references
  • Love caring for young children!

 Interested candidates can email Katie at alexander.katie@gmail.com.

Afterschool Pickup and babysitting (Winchester)

We are looking for a reliable babysitter to drive my 11yo and 8yo boys home from afterschool and care for them on Monday evenings. My boys love someone who is fun and energetic. They are quite independent but need transportation and care on days I teach evening classes at Tufts during the spring semester.
Location: Winchester

Availabilities: February – April, Mondays 5pm-8pm (possibly some Wednesdays)

Responsibilities:

  • Pick up from afterschool (Winchester) around 5pm
  • Remind kids to finish their homework and chores
  • Prepare dinner (ingredients provided)
  • Tidy up after dinner (load dishwasher, wipe table, sweep floor, etc.)
  • Help kids clean and organize their stuff
  • Remind kids about bath time and bedtime routine
  • Bedtime reading with the 8yo

You must have your own registered/insured car and a clean driving record.
Pay: $25/hr
Contact: Yu-Ting Dingle, yutingdingle@gmail.com 

Babysitter Needed – West Medford

Looking for a responsible and caring babysitter for our two children (will be 3.5 years old and 6 months old) starting irregularly now, with a set schedule (see below) in September 2025.  No driving, pick-ups, or drop-offs required.

Schedule:

  • Monday–Friday, 3:30–5:30 PM
  • Additional support on school holidays and possibly summers

Compensation:

  • Pay commensurate with experience ($20+)

Location:

  • West Medford – parking available
  • Near West Medford Commuter Rail and Boston Ave bus stops

Would need to be comfortable around a dog (but no expectation to take care of the dog).

If you’re interested, please reach out to ezra.okon@gmail.com with your experience and availability. We look forward to hearing from you!

Morning Drop-Off and Babysitter Needed in West Medford (Near Tufts)

Hi there!

I’m looking for a reliable babysitter to help with my toddler in the mornings and also babysitting on the weekends. I live in Medford and at times will need someone to drop my son off at daycare in West Medford (near Tufts) between 7:30 and 8:30am. Some days, I may also need assistance with pick-up and babysitting.Details:

  • Must be comfortable around small dogs
  • Experience feeding toddler breakfast & snacks
  • Flexible with schedule (this is not needed every week)
  • Background check and license verification required
  • Experience with babysitting and driving toddlers required

Compensation: $20-25/hour (negotiable depending on experience)

If you’re interested or have any questions, feel free to reach out to me at Alicia.shaheen@urogen.com.

I look forward to hearing from you!

Morning Daycare Drop-Off, Arlington Center

We are seeking someone who would be willing to drop our infant (10mo in March) off for daycare in the mornings. We are both school teachers, and unfortunately need to begin our commute before the daycare center is open!
Our son’s daycare is fairly close by, located on Mass Ave. It is a 3min drive from our home or a 12min stroller walk. We would have his things packed and ready to go, you would spend maybe 30-40 min with him to play, possibly change a diaper and/or feed a prepared bottle, and then drop him off by 8am. We have 4hr free parking on our street, and the 77 bus has frequent drops off at the end of our block.

No house duties included in this position- we want the hour to be as simple as possible! All his belongings will be prepared for the day, he will just need company for a little bit and safe arrival at his daycare.

Location: Arlington Center, near Town Hall
Hours: 6:45am – 8am, M-F
When: mid-March through mid-June
Pay: $20 – $25 per dropoff, will happily negotiate based upon experience

Looking for someone who is:

*experienced with infant care
*non-smoker
*responsible & consistent with arrival & drop off times

Please reach out to Diana at diana.galanakis@gmail.com if you are interested!

Full-time Summer Childcare Job [West Cambridge/Huron Village]

This family is looking for full-time care for their son this summer from mid-May through late August this year. He is an active, social and creative 3.5-year-old and we are looking for someone who is eager to shape his summer through engaging activities outside and in the neighborhood/community. The caregiver must have previous experience with this age group and be passionate about spending time outside as a canvas for immersive play. Driving would be an added bonus to help give you some flexibility on activities, but our home is very easily accessible to the red line and bus lines.

Job requirements:

  •  Experience with early education/toddlers, with focus on emergent learning and child-centered play and passionate about outdoor learning.
  • Meal-prep/feed, care for and engage 3-year-old throughout the day, including planning activities/outings/playdates. Manage clean up from activities and meals with the child. On occasion, clean toys and fold child’s laundry during nap time.
  • CPR/First Aid certified
  • Clean driving record, registered/insured car (if you drive)

Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30-5:30, starting mid-May through end of August (flexible on exact start/end date).

Location: West Cambridge/Huron Village

Pay: Commensurate with experience, but at least $23/hrs, with major holidays paid and 1-week paid vacation. Mileage reimbursed for driving while working (if applicable).

Contact: If interested, reach out to Elisa with resume and a note about why you would be a match for this role!  eglpjt@gmail.com

After-school Care (West Medford)

Description: We are looking for a regular afterschool care provider for two kindergarteners in West Medford on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons from 2:45 – 5:30pm, starting immediately. Our boys have had a care share since the start of the school year and are used to playing with each other. The caregiver must have experience caring for two similarly aged children at a time and be comfortable playing with children outdoors, weather permitting. If the caregiver is interested, we’d appreciate help during early dismissal days once a month, and one of our families would also be interested in an additional day of afterschool care per week, with just one of the children. If interested, please send me a PM. Thanks!

Availability: Tuesday and Wednesday between 2:45 and 5:30, optional additional day of the week (Thursday or Friday) 2:45 – 5pm

Location: West Medford

Compensation: Commensurate with experience but at least $20 for one child and $30 for two children

Contact: Ninya at ninya.loeppky@gmail.com

Babysitter Needed [Cambridge]

Description: They are looking for a dependable and safety-conscious babysitter to care for a two-year-old on occasional weekends and / or weekday mornings. Responsibilities include supervising and fostering a safe environment for play in our home, changing diapers, and managing snack time. 

The ideal candidate has prior childcare experience, is up-to-date on vaccines (COVID, flu, TDAP), is reliable, and has excellent communication skills. Must pass a background check. 

Availability: Weekends (flexible timing) and / or weekday mornings (for weekday mornings, typically 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM)

Location: Cambridge, near Porter Square. Easily accessible via public transit (96 bus or red line). Parking available. 

Compensation: $25 to $30 pay per hour, depending on experience

Contact: Allie at afternoon0213@gmail.com

Afternoon Babysitting (West Cambridge)

Hi there!


We have a 2.5 & 5 year old girls that we’re looking for care for a few afternoons a week. We can be flexible about schedule, if needed. 


Description: Taking care of sometimes just our 2.5 year old (especially if you have a driver’s license and could do school pick-up some days), and other times, both girls, who enjoy playing together. Would involve feeding snacks, going to playgrounds, or playing in the backyard. If more hours are desired, we will happily accommodate if open to light housework (ie. Loading/emptying dishwasher, laundry, etc.)

Days: Tuesday & Friday 12-5 pm (can be flexible or add additional hours)

Start Date: ASAP

Compensation: $28-30/hr, based on experience  – prioritizing applicants who have their own car/drive regularly (our car would be available for picking up kids)

Location: Cambridge, MA (Huron Village)

Contact: Karina Gardner at gardner.karina@gmail.com 

After-School Care for Two Boys (Arlington)

We’re looking for a loving and fun person to help care for our two boys (ages 4.5 and 6.5) Monday through Friday from 2:00-5:00 PM. If you’re only available on certain days or need a few more hours, we’d still love to hear from you!

Hourly rate: $25-$35/hr, based on experience.

We both work from home in a cozy 2-family house in Arlington. My in-laws live downstairs and often take one of the boys on adventures, so most days you’ll be spending time with just one child.

The boys love being outside, riding their scooters, playing with Magnatiles, and building with Legos. If you enjoy engaging with energetic kids and creating a fun afternoon, we think you’d be a great fit!

Contact: bridgeoconnor@gmail.com

If you’re interested, please reach out! We can’t wait to meet you. 😊