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Warm, Patient Babysitter Needed for a 6 year old

Posted by Emma H. on 2/19/2026

  • 1 child (Elementary)
  • $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Client is a single caregiver seeking a long-term, playful, engaging support person for their 6-year-old. The family lives in Belmont; school pickup is in Lexington. He thrives with someone warm, patient, and ready to play.

NEED-
• Monday 12:00-6:30
• Weds-Fri 2:30-6:30/45

If sitter can stay on through school year, ideal. Family can be flexible for time bound availability and ideal is to make longer term connection.

We are in the process of looking for a home. This could be in Dedham or Natick. Will let babysitter know prior to hiring in case proximity is outside capacity.

Optional Hours:
• Occasional evenings/weekends
• Light house tasks (groceries, laundry, dishwasher)
• Optional admin help (insurance reimbursements, small tasks)

Ideal Background:
• Special ed/speech
• OT or similar therapeutic experience
• anyone with relevant experience who is warm, playful, and engaging

Requirements

  • School-age experience
  • Special needs experience
  • Sitter has own car

Responsibilities

  • Driving the Kids
  • Prepare Snacks/Meals
  • Light housekeeping
  • Light laundry
  • Running errands
  • Bedtime
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Warm, Patient...

  • Mo
  • Tu
  • We
  • Th
  • Fr

Weekly 2:30pm - 6:30pm

$25.00 - $30.00 per hour
1 child (Elementary)

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