Part Time After-School Babysitter – Boston, MA

Wellthy; Boston, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Wellthy family in Boston, MA is seeking a part-time babysitter to provide after-school care for two children, ages 8 and 6, in a pet-friendly home with two cats. Schedule: Tue/Thu 2:30 PM–6:00 PM (7 hours/week); potential for extra hours on school closure days and in summer.

Responsibilities include school pickups, homework help, snacks and light dinners, and light cleanup. CPR preferred; family offers to cover certification. Background check and work authorization required.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience caring for school-aged children.
• Comfortable walking with children to nearby school and activities.
• Comfortable in a home with cats.

Responsibilities

• Pick up children from school and walk them to after-school activities.
• Provide homework assistance and encouragement.
• Prepare after-school snacks and light dinners for the children.
• Manage basic cleanup after children and meal preparation.

Skills

Experience with school-aged children

Job description

United States

A welcoming family in Boston, MA 02127 is seeking an engaging and dependable part-time babysitter to provide after-school care for their two children, ages 8 and 6. The home is pet-friendly and includes two cats.

Schedule

• Tuesday and Thursday: 2:30 PM – 6:00 PM (7 hours per week)
• Potential for additional hours on school closure days and during the summer

Family Specifications

• Two active, school-aged children: an 8-year-old (3rd grade) and a 6-year-old (1st grade)
• Home is located in a walkable neighborhood; school and all activities are within walking distance
• Pet-friendly household with 2 cats

Responsibilities

• Pick up children from school and walk them to after-school activities
• Provide homework assistance and encouragement
• Prepare after-school snacks and light dinners for the children
• Manage basic cleanup after children and meal preparation

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience caring for school-aged children
• Comfortable walking with children to nearby school and activities
• Comfortable in a home with cats

Preferred

• CPR certification (family is willing to cover the cost of certification if needed)
• Interest in optional weekend cat sitting when the family travels

Compensation

• $25–$30 per hour

All candidates will be subject to a background check. This position requires proof of legal authorization to work in the United States. The family is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic.

Wellthy is not an agency. This is a private, family-hired position. We provide Care Coordination services to families nationwide, which may include connecting families with potential caregivers. All caregivers are hired directly by the family and are not employed by Wellthy. We take privacy very seriously. For questions on our Applicant Privacy Policy or to review, please visit our careers page. (Job #168697)