Anonymous
09/27/2021 18:35
Subject: New to the area - how do I find an afterschool helper
Get an Au Pair. This is a perfect gig for an au pair.
Anonymous
09/27/2021 18:32
Subject: New to the area - how do I find an afterschool helper
The unicorn farm?
Op you need to pay very well, drop the housekeeping and call her a nanny, not a helper.
Op you need to pay very well, drop the housekeeping and call her a nanny, not a helper.
Anonymous
09/27/2021 18:29
Subject: New to the area - how do I find an afterschool helper
Suggest you drop the light housework and just advertise for the homework supervision and driving if you want to be competitive.
Anonymous
09/27/2021 18:22
Subject: New to the area - how do I find an afterschool helper
Everybody wants this now. I counted five posts just like yours on our neighborhood listserve.
Anonymous
09/27/2021 16:11
Subject: New to the area - how do I find an afterschool helper
My friend was looking for something similar in the outer burbs, was offering $25/hour and couldn’t find someone.
Anonymous
09/27/2021 16:07
Subject: New to the area - how do I find an afterschool helper
Where are you coming from? Childcare here tends to be more expensive that most parts of the country.
I think you should expect to offer $25/hr minimum...plus gas/mileage reimbursement (unless she is using your car.)
A few drawbacks about hiring a college student:
Their schedule could change next semester, so even if you find someone good now, she might not be available come January.
Their breaks typically don't align with local public schools--her spring break will probably be different than your kids' spring break, she will probably get out earlier for summer (and want to go "home" wherever that is?)
I think you should expect to offer $25/hr minimum...plus gas/mileage reimbursement (unless she is using your car.)
A few drawbacks about hiring a college student:
Their schedule could change next semester, so even if you find someone good now, she might not be available come January.
Their breaks typically don't align with local public schools--her spring break will probably be different than your kids' spring break, she will probably get out earlier for summer (and want to go "home" wherever that is?)
Anonymous
09/27/2021 13:39
Subject: New to the area - how do I find an afterschool helper
Anonymous wrote:I found this on a neighborhood list serve. I pay $13 but no driving.
The whole point of her job is for driving.
Anonymous
09/27/2021 13:21
Subject: New to the area - how do I find an afterschool helper
If you live near a college you could look there. But care.com
Anonymous
09/27/2021 13:03
Subject: New to the area - how do I find an afterschool helper
I found this on a neighborhood list serve. I pay $13 but no driving.
Anonymous
09/27/2021 13:02
Subject: Re:New to the area - how do I find an afterschool helper
I echo the above: please do not refer to this service as a “helper”!! You’re looking for a nanny.
Care.com or an agency. Be prepared to pay a lot as these are the jobs most in demand especially for a nanny who drives (and might need her own car).
Care.com or an agency. Be prepared to pay a lot as these are the jobs most in demand especially for a nanny who drives (and might need her own car).
Anonymous
09/27/2021 12:38
Subject: New to the area - how do I find an afterschool helper
Driving, housework, meal prep and part time? Expect to pay $25-30 hr and here’s a tip, don’t refer to the as the help or a helper????? Wtf
Anonymous
09/27/2021 12:15
Subject: New to the area - how do I find an afterschool helper
Yes. Care.com. Prepare to pay a lot for this.
Anonymous
09/27/2021 12:00
Subject: New to the area - how do I find an afterschool helper
You need a part time nanny who drives. Use a nanny agency or Care.com.
Anonymous
09/27/2021 12:00
Subject: New to the area - how do I find an afterschool helper
We used Care.com.
Anonymous
09/27/2021 11:58
Subject: New to the area - how do I find an afterschool helper
we are new to this area. I have kids in 6th and 4th and I work from home. I need someone afterschool for sports practice drop offs/pickups, overseeing hw/instrument practice, and light housework (cutting veggies, loading dishwasher, etc.). Where is the best place/website for a person like this? It would be 15-20 hrs/week.