Tag Archives: babysitting

Babysitter for a 2 year old, 2024-2025 school year (Arlington, MA)

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A family in Arlington is looking for a babysitter:

Our family is looking for a part-time babysitter, starting in September, to care for our happy kiddo who will be 2.5 years old this fall. Responsibilities will include picking him up from nursery school (a 3 minute drive or a 20 minute walk), putting him down for a nap, feeding snack, diaper changing, playing, & taking him outside or to the playground. He loves the outdoors and music!

I’ll be out of the house (on campus for grad school) while you’re here. We’re offering work for the full academic year but can accommodate semester breaks and holidays.

Schedule/Hours

  • Thursdays starting first week of September: 12:30 – 5:30
  • We’re looking for 5-6 hours of coverage per week.

Requirements: Car for school pickup (we will provide a car seat) if you prefer to drive for school pickup; COVID vaccinated/boosted; non-smoker

Pay: Between $22-$26, dependent on experience + mileage reimbursement for child pickups

Location: Arlington Heights

Contact: email Emily at emilycwatson@gmail.com

After-School Babysitter for 4-Year-Old for 2024-2025 school year (Somerville, MA)

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A mother of a 4 year old is seeking a babysitter for the 24-25 school year. Please view the listing below:

Location: Near Teele Square

Hours: Monday to Friday, 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM

Start Date: Sept 9th 2024 through June 23rd 2025 with school vacation weeks off

Job Overview: We are looking for a trustworthy and punctual babysitter to either meet our son at a bus stop near our home or pick him up directly from his school, Baldwin School located on Oxford Street, Cambridge. The babysitter will accompany him home, provide a snack, and engage him in activities until 5:30 PM.

Responsibilities:

  • Pick up our son from either Baldwin School or the nearby bus stop, depending on the day’s arrangement.
  • Walk with him back to our home near Teele Square.
  • Provide a snack.
  • Facilitate activities and play.
  • Ensure his safety and well-being until parental return.
  • Report any observations or significant incidents during the pick-up and caregiving period.

Benefits:

  • Hourly rate of $25-27 depending on experience.
  • Guaranteed hours each week
  • 5 paid sick days

We are looking for someone to commit for the entire school year. Interested candidates please respond to jayashree12@gmail.com. Thank you!

Babysitter for 3-year-old (Cambridge)

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We are looking for a babysitter to look after my 3 year old son for date nights, last minute fill in or days on the weekend for a few hours. I am a mental health clinician and my husband is a writer. The job would be at our house in Cambridge and $22/hour.

If you’re interested, please reach out to Natasha at Natashapierrelmhc@gmail.com We can provide more info and can also offer a regular set of hours each week if we find a good match. Thanks!

Occassional Babysitter for one child (Medford, MA)

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We are seeking an occasional babysitter for my 9 week old son so my husband and I can have the occasional date night – most likely on the weekends for 4-6 hours in the evenings.
We live in the Fulton Heights neighborhood in Medford, MA but are happy to provide transportation (pick up/drop off or Uber/Lyft). We are looking to compensate $20/hour.

To express your interest or for further questions please contact Caroline Culbertson at carolineculbertson24@gmail.com

Monday Afternoon Babysitting – 5/13 through 6/24 (East Arlington)

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We are looking for a sitter to commit to about 6 weeks of weekly babysitting:
2:30-5:30pm every Monday afternoon from 5/13 – 6/24 (excluding Memorial Day)

We have a 2.5 yr/old and an almost 1 yr/old. Job would include getting the kids up from their naps, giving a snack, and playing in the house or yard, maybe walking to the park down the street. We live in East Arlington near Thorndike field, less than 10 minutes from Tufts.

Strong preference for someone who has cared for very young children before. Pay is $25-$30/hour based on experience/qualifications.

Please contact Natalie Brown by text at 703-229-3580 or email at nataliebrown126@gmail.com

Occassional babysitter for 2 children (North Cambridge, MA)

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I’m looking for an occasional weeknight or weekend evening babysitter for my two sons (Ages 10 & 4). We live in North Cambridge, accessible by bus and Davis Sq. Red Line stop.

We are hoping to find someone who could watch the boys while we go out in the evenings. We pay $20/hour. Depending on the time in the evening, the 4 year old will be either in bed or ready for bed by the time we’d have someone show up, and the 10 year old is self sufficient (although not quite sufficient enough to watch the 4 year old on his own!).

Please reach out to Dena at 617.285.1352 or dena.stearns@gmail.com for further information or to express your interest.

Nanny for infant, 35-40hr/wk, one year (Medford, MA)

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A family is looking for a nanny for their infant son (6m old), for 1y (12mo) beginning late may to early june. Hours around 10am-6pm weekdays.
Must be:
* up to date with vaccines, including COVID.
* Infant CPR & first aid certified

Nice to have:
* Past experience with an infant
* Multiple prior employments as a nanny
* Degree or experience related to early childhood education

Family lives by Tufts, both work from home, and have 2 cats. Beginning to introduce solids. Please contact us at cindydefae@gmail.com if interested.

Babysitter for two 9 year olds (Beverly, MA)

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I am looking for a reliable babysitter starting May 20th for my twin 9 year old daughters in Beverly, MA. For the months of May and June, babysitting will be Mondays and Wednesdays from 2-5, including drop offs at activities. For July and August, babysitting will be Mondays from 8:30-6 and Wednesdays from 2-6. If interested, care opportunities could be extended into the school year. My girls are active, energetic, fun individuals who love arts and crafts, playing outside, and going on adventures. They love people with a good sense of humor and a lot of energy. Payment can be negotiated. Please contact me at meredithschmidt@hotmail.com.

Occasional Childcare Needed (Arlington)

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We are looking for childcare support for occasional needs (for instance 1-2 weekend days a month, evenings, specific weekdays as needed). We do have an upcoming need on 4/11 (flexible with times).

We are a family of 3 with an almost 2 year-old daughter living in Arlington, MA. Our daughter loves to read, talk, dance, and outdoor play. Responsibilities include supervising play (indoors and outdoors in our fenced in backyard), providing snacks and meals (pre-prepared), and light cleaning up after our toddler.

Rates between $25-30 dependent upon experience. We do also have two friendly golden retrievers who will be around but there are no responsibilities for their care. If interested, please email menonsmeera@gmail.com. 

Driving Home Assistance (Winchester, MA)

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A family located in Winchster, MA is looking for occasional help driving 2 young teens to/from camp and afternoon activities this summer (2024) and next school year (2024-25). Wednesdays and Thursdays are the biggest need – but could add other days if desired!

  • Pickup at the family’s house in Winchester (or McCall Middle School).
  • You must have your own car and a safe driving record.
  • Pay is $20-24/hour

Please reach out to Carrie (carrie.mauras@gmail.com) if you are interested in either summer or school year!