Tag Archives: Cambridge

Seeking Occasional Babysitter [North Cambridge]

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Looking for an occasional weeknight or weekend evening babysitter for our two sons (ages 12 & 6). We live in North Cambridge, accessible by bus and Davis Sq. Red Line stop. 

We are hoping to find someone who can watch the boys while we go out in the evening. We pay $20/hour. Depending on the time in the evening, the 6 year old (who loves babysitters!) may be either in bed or ready for bed (pjs on, etc) by the time we’d have someone show up, and the 12 year old is self sufficient (can manage his homework, tv time, and ready for bed routine solo) (although he’s not quite ready to watch the 6 year old on his own!). 

Contact dena.stearns@gmail.com if interested

Babysitter Needed For 3 Children [Cambridge]

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Description: We have 3 active and engaging kids (ages 6-10) who need help to coordinate afterschool activities, homework, or just unwinding at home or nearby park. The job entails picking them up from the bus stop (1 block from our home) and bringing them to our house. Our ideal is someone who can commit to all 5 days but if not, we have had success coordinating 2 babysitters who collectively fill the week so even if you have a few days please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Our ideal applicant is highly organized and can feel like extended family. We are looking to develop close relationships with our kids. A driver’s license and good driving record is a must. We prefer someone who has a car (gas money included in pay) but that is not a requirement, and is a non-smoker with a college degree or is in college or graduate school.

Location: North Cambridge

When: M-F 3:30-6:30p

Pay: $29-35 depending on experience

Contact: If interested, please send email to bwcarey@gmail.com with details on your experience

After School Driver Needed [Medford – Cambridge]

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Description: Looking for someone with a reliable car and good driving record to transport our 11 year old from Medford to after school French classes in Cambridge and back home again (or to other activities depending on the season). The hours are 3-6pm on Tuesday and Thursday.

Benefits include guaranteed hours and approximately 90 minutes of free time while the class is in session. Pay rate is negotiable.

We’d love to find one person who can work the full shift on both days, but we will consider applicants who can only work one day or can only do drop off.

Contact: Sarah Florenz, 339-221-0362, sflorenz@gmail.com

Household helper wanted [Cambridge]

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Description: We are looking for someone to come to our apartment weekly on Wednesdays for ~2.5 hours during the day to help us with household tasks to be mutually agreed upon. This could include laundry, dishes, cooking a meal for us to eat later, packing kid lunches.

Pay: 50 dollars per visit

Location: North Cambridge, near community path

Interested?  Contact tjburrows90@gmail.com and specify if you have preferences on tasks.

Occasional Daytime/Evening Babysitter for 2- and 4-year-old in Cambridge

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Description: We are looking for a joyful and patient occasional babysitter for our toddlers throughout the school year. We will be needing help during school vacation days, as well as occasional evenings and weekends. Depending on the babysitter’s availability, we’d be happy to establish a standing evening each week and then ask for additional help as the need arises. Our children are kind, active, and curious. They love reading books, visiting nearby playgrounds, and engaging in imaginative play. We are looking for candidates who are reliable, good communicators, and genuinely enjoy getting to know children and supporting their creativity and development. We live in Cambridge close to Harvard Square. No car/driving needed, but we can offer a parking spot if the babysitter chooses to drive. Previous childcare experience is required — ideally with children under age 5.

Pay: $30/hour when the kids are actively awake; $25/hour on evenings when the kids are in bed

Contact: Karin Freed, kfreed87@gmail.com, 954-646-9610. Please send a resume or a brief description of past childcare experience when you reach out.

After School babysitting in Cambridge – Wednesdays

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We are looking for someone to pick up our 4 year old boy from the Maria L. Baldwin school in Cambridge, on Wednesdays at 2:45pm (sharp! should probably arrive at 2:40 just in case). And babysit until around 5pm. We live 5 minutes walk from the school so it is easy to go to our home from there and play at home, or whether permits stay in the playground. There is a possibility that another child will be interested in joining (for additional fee), still looking into it.

Pay: 27-30$, depending on experience.

Contact: Tamar tamaregev@gmail.com

Dates: September 2025 – June 2026

Occasional Babysitting (Cambridgeport)

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We are looking for an occasional babysitter to help us cover school closures for our 3.5 and 1.5 year old girls. We are in Cambridgeport (about a 15 min walk from Central).
Specifically looking for either half or full day coverage at our home for June 2nd and 3rd, and the weeks of August 18th and/or 25th during the weekdays. I might be working from home some of the time, or in the office. The job would involve playing and entertaining the kids, feeding them meals, and putting the younger one down for naps. No driving is required, and you’d have access to a stroller for walks, going to the park, etc which are all close by.
Our older daughter is sweet and loves singing, dancing, and pretend play. Our younger daughter loves exploring wherever she is and making jokes. Both love the playground! We are a laid back family and are just looking for someone to have fun with our kids on their breaks so parents can get some work in. We do have two cats.
Pay is $30-35/hr depending on experience. CPR/first aid certification preferred, up to date vaccines a must.

If interested, please contact Kristen Watkins via Text – 508-395-1333 or Email Kristen.watkins89@gmail.com

Babysitting for a 5-month old (Cambridge)

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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

July/Aug Nanny for 2- and 4-year-old in Cambridge

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Description: We are looking for a joyful and patient full-time nanny for our toddlers from July 21-Aug 15. The nanny would primarily care for our 2-year-old as our 4-year-old will be in a summer camp each day until 3pm. Hours would typically be 9am-5pm with a paid lunch break, but we are flexible and can work with the nanny’s schedule as needed. Although this is a summer position, we would welcome the nanny to begin doing occasional babysitting this spring so they could get to know our children. We live in Cambridge close to Harvard Square, so we have lots of playgrounds, museums, and a library within walking distance. No car/driving needed, but can offer a parking spot if the nanny chooses to drive to work. Previous childcare experience is required, and, ideally with children under age 5.

Pay: $30/hour

Responsibilities: We expect the nanny to keep our children safe, whether that’s during indoor play or on outdoor adventures. Over the summer, we’d like for the nanny to take our daughter on daily outings to playgrounds, the library, museums, or local events. The nanny will be expected to feed our daughter snacks and lunch, and to tidy all spaces used throughout the day. The nanny will also be asked to fold and put away our children’s laundry. We are looking for candidates who are reliable, good communicators, and genuinely enjoy getting to know children and supporting their creativity and development.

Contact: Karin Freed, kfreed87@gmail.com, 954-646-9610. Please send a resume or a brief description of past childcare experience when you reach out.

Temporary Wednesday after-school care ( Mid-Cambridge between Central and Harvard square)

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We are looking for temporary Wednesday after-school care for our son this spring, beginning on April 2nd until mid-May. He is an active, curious and creative 5-year-old and we are looking for someone who is comfortable with a Pre-K aged child. Our home is very easily accessible to the red line and bus lines and we would like someone willing to play games, take him to the nearby playground, the library, or nearby activities.

Job requirements:

  • Must pick-up from MLK Jr school on-time each Wednesday (1:45 – 1:55 pm)
  • Comfortability with 5-year olds
  • Occasionally prep a snack after school 
  • CPR/First Aid certified
  • Must be comfortable with small dogs (15 lbs)

Hours: Wednesdays from 1:55 pm – 5:00 pm, starting April 2nd – May 14th/21st. We are flexible if you require more hours, so please let us know. 

Location: Mid-Cambridge between Central and Harvard Square.

Pay: 22-28$ – Commensurate with experience/negotiable, will reimburse for a T pass if needed (we are close to red line public transportation and bus routes).

Contact: If interested, reach out to Shali with a note on why you would be a match for this role!  *Chinese (Mandarin) speaking is a bonus! Email: shalielenbaas@gmail.com or text (616) 460-6992