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Home Helper/Occasional Babysitter (Somerville)

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We are a busy family of four seeking some help with laundry and basic household tasks, as well as occasional babysitting. None of this is urgent or time sensitive, so you could come by at a time convenient for you each week (for example: coming by 1-2x a week for an hour or two during the day and help with putting in a load of laundry or two, putting laundry away, helping pickup toys and other stuff around the house, meal prep, etc.)

Location: We are conveniently located in Somerville a block from the Community Bike Path. 

About us: We are a family of four with a 2yo son and 5yo daughter. Dad works in tech and from home each day, Mom is a doctor and works from home 2-3 days a week. 

Pay: $25/hour

Contact: Rachel.whooten@gmail.com 

Babysitting for Infant/Toddler (Somerville)

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We are looking for a babysitter to help with one of our kids, either a 9 month old or a 2.5 year old (just not at the same time, just depends on which day you’re available, which one is home).  Depending on your availability, one day a week for 3 hours. Preference is Monday, Thursday or Friday but open to other days. Opportunities for date nights as well on the weekends. 

We are looking for someone who has experience both with babies and toddlers. Compensation is based on experience $20-$22.

We are located in the hillside neighborhood just off Powderhouse Blvd. Walking distance to Tufts Campus. If interested, please contact:  yesthatclairejoy@gmail.com or text 415-627-7274. Please feel free to email with any questions. 

Occasional Babysitter for 3yo (Ball square, Somerville) – $27 per hour

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We’re looking for an occasional babysitter for our 3 year old daughter Maxine. 

Depending on your availability, it could be after school during the week, or on weekends, for 2 to 3 hours each time. Maxine is 3yo and speaks English and French. We live in Ball square, Somerville. Compensation is $27 per hour.

If interested, please contact: grapinet.arnaud@gmail.com or 781-874-3584

Babysitting 4th Grader (Somerville)

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Local family looking for a regular babysitter for our social & cheerful 9 year-old (4th grade) son. He likes playing and talking about Pokemon, video games, Lego, and chess (among other things).

We usually need 3+ hours starting around 5pm. Some Friday and Saturday availability is a plus.

Responsibilities include making an easy dinner (mac & cheese), homework supervision, light cleanup (dinner dishes) and supervising bedtime prep (with some reading). We also have a small friendly dog who needs minimal care other than getting her kibble for dinner.

Located next to campus, no driving or car required. Opportunity will continue throughout the school year and beyond.

Location: Ossipee Rd & Packard Ave (near Lewis Hall)

Start Date: ASAP

Pay: $25 hourly

Contact: John Marc and Talia imbresciafamily@gmail.com

Afterschool Driver (Somerville-Cambridge)

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We are looking for a responsible student with a car to drive our 2 girls (9yo and 6 yo) to their afterschool program. 

Required trip: Tuesdays at 2:30pm: Pick up from Somerville school next to Porter Square and drop off ~1.2 mi away at afterschool program in Cambridge (Mass Ave @ Cameron Ave).  
Optional trip: Tuesdays at 5:15pm: Pick up from afterschool program and drop off at our Somerville home near their school. 
Pay is ~$20 per trip (negotiable based on experience), start date ASAP through the end of the school year.  Opportunities for additional trips may arise (e.g., trips to soccer practice in the spring). 
Must be reliable with clean driving record and willing to provide references. Ideally looking for someone who would also be interested in occasional babysitting at a rate to be negotiated. 
If interested, please email susancwu@gmail.com or text at 919.749.2725

Babysitting for 1-year-old starting in January (Davis Square, Somerville)

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Looking for a babysitter to start in January for my son, who will be around one year old at that time. The ideal hours would be 8am-12pm Monday-Thursday but we can be flexible with the times/ dates during the week depending on class schedule. We currently have a Tufts student working with us but she is going abroad in the Spring. We live right in Davis Square. No meal prep or cleaning. Taking him for walks and hanging out with him doing his activities in the living room and putting him down for his morning nap. He is a very happy baby!

Address: 64 Meacham Rd, Somerville, MA 02144

Contact Bridget at 617-930-2127 or bridget.e.darling@gmail.com

Babysitting Preschooler (Somerville and Cambridge)

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Job Description: I am looking for afternoon care for my 4-year-old son, Gus. You’d pick him up at his preschool in Harvard Square and then bring him home or explore the city together (no housework or meal prep required). We live near Aeronaut Brewing in Somerville, which is walking distance from his school and an easy bus ride from Tufts. 

Us: Gus is adventurous, friendly, creative, has an incredible zest for life, and is a ton of fun. He loves playgrounds, ice cream, dinosaurs, telling jokes, T-rides, and making new friends. I’m a solo mom who taught preschool for 20 years and now runs a preschool (the one that Gus goes to).  

You: Someone who enjoys the company of preschoolers, warm and kind with an adventurous spirit. Gus is a little extra vibrant and more active than your average preschooler (I’ve got strategies in place and I’m happy to tell you more), so a background in child development and/or experience babysitting would come in handy (though isn’t necessary). 

Required hours: Tuesday 3-6 and Wednesday 3-6. 

Additional hours that would be wonderful: Monday 12-3, Tuesday 12-3, Wednesday 12-3, and Friday 12-3. Monday 7pm-8pm. 

Pay: $23+ based on experience. Guaranteed hours, paid time off, sick days. 

Start date: ASAP, through the rest of the semester, and hopefully next semester (and next year), too.
Location: Harvard Square and Spring Hill
If interested, please email Lindsey623@gmail.com or text me at 347-820-1633. Thank you!

Babysitter (Somerville)

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We are looking for an occasional babysitter for our 4 and 7 yr old. They love to play, draw and chat with babysitters! Our schedule changes week to week so would text in advance to check availability. Times we typically need sitters are midweek evenings, Thur & Fri mornings and weekends. 

If you are interested please contact Sarah at sconnol@gmail.com or 781-223-6507

Location: West Somerville, walking distance from Tufts.

Pay: $20-$25/hr

Long-Term Substitute Teacher: Biology (Somerville)

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Somerville High School is hiring a Long-Term Substitute Biology Teacher to work full-time from 1/6/25 to 4/11/25. To learn more about this opening, click here.

If you’re interested in applying, contact Marianna Hosking (Science Dept. Chair) at mhosking@k12.somerville.ma.us