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Off-Campus Jobs
Babysitter/Petsitter
I’m a current Swarthmore student on-campus for most of June and July. I’d love to help locals with babysitting or petsitting as needed. I love working with kids; last summer I was a camp counselor for kids aged 5-11 at a tennis clinic, and I also helped similarly aged kids with sewing at a Fashion Camp. I’m a big fan of creative activities and engaging off-screen. At home I have two cats and a dog, and I love animals, so I’d also love to petsit if needed! I’m relatively flexible in terms of availability.
Yardwork very close to campus
Looking for help with yardwork (weeding, etc) and housework (decluttering/organizing) very close to campus. Hours are flexible.
Dogsitting in August
We are looking for a responsible, dog-loving student or alumnus/a to stay in our house and take care of our very sweet two year old black lab. Willingness to go on three 30-minute walks a day in our immediate neighborhood (Swarthmore/Ridley) plus some supervised play sessions in back yard is a must. We also have three goldfish to feed every day.
Dates are not set in stone yet, but we are thinking 10 days in the middle of August. Central air, great Wifi in walking and/or biking distance from campus (5 car minutes).
Please email me if you are interested.
Tutor/Tennis instructor
Hi, I’m a rising junior at Swat hoping to work with kids in some capacity this summer. I’m studying English Lit and Philosophy, and for the past two years I played on the Swat tennis team. I’d love to teach kids tennis or hit with anyone at any level. I’d also love to help high schoolers with college essay writing or kids of any age with writing or reading comprehension. I’ll be in Swarthmore during June and July, and I can tutor online from May to September.
Yard Work
Looking for assistance doing some yard work in a home close to campus. Please reach out to coordinate.
Admin Asst.
Looking for 5 hours/week to start. Can learn on the job, remote work. Assisting with a local Therapy practice with returning calls and emails, social media marketing, some billing follow-up.
Housework/yard work opportunity
Opportunity to do yard work and/or housework in pleasant home very close to campus and the ville. Flexible hours. No experience necessary. Please e-mail to discuss.
After School Babysitting Job!
We are Nic & Tara Bamat – two pediatricians at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia who are looking for an after school homework helper for our two kids – a very artistic rising 6th grader and a lego & spelling bee fan rising 3rd grader. We live very close to campus (2 blocks from Cherry Blossom orchard) and have had an amazing Swarthmore College student working with us for the past 2 years who is now graduating. We are hoping for:
1) at least 4 our of 5 days a week (which day off can be negotiated!)
2) from 3:30 (to get them off the bus) to as late as 6:30 pm. Most days, our work will end by 5/5:30.
3) Help with finishing homework (generally 1-2 pages of math and reading for 20 minutes) & afterschool snack.
4) Occasional driving (using our car) to a sports practice/game (also can be negotiated if you don’t drive!)
5)Occasional babysitting of our 4 year old who is at TCDN nearby
Hourly compensation will be 10% greater than maximal swarthmore Student Employment Pay Rates https://www.swarthmore.edu/
Please reach out to Tara via email tarawedin@gmail.com with interest to interview!!
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Start date around end of August 2026 (can be flexible) when kids start school through the end of May 2027 (end date can also be flexible!)
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at least 4 out of 5 days a week (which day off can be negotiated!) from 3/3:30 (to get them off the bus) to as late as 6:30 pm. Most days, our work will end by 5 and of course if you need to leave earlier for a class or social event, we can help plan around it.
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Help with finishing homework (generally 1-2 pages of math and reading for 20 minutes) & afterschool snack.
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Occasional driving (using our car) to a sports practice/game (also not necessary if you don’t drive!)
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Occasional babysitting of our 4-year-old who is at TCDN nearby
Hourly compensation will be 10% greater than maximal Swarthmore Student Employment Pay Rates https://www.swarthmore.edu/
Please reach out to Tara via email tarawedin@gmail.com with interest to interview!!