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Off-Campus Jobs
Pre-Calc and Calculus Tutor for HS Junior
I am seeking a pre-calculus and calculus tutor for my son from now through the end of the school year one or two afternoons per week (flexible on which day(s) of the week).
Sessions may be held either at our home in Swarthmore, at the Swarthmore Public Library, or elsewhere in Swarthmore.
$60/hour
Please reach out if interested.
Child Care Provider
Swarthmore Friends Meeting is looking for a student who can provide childcare on Sunday mornings, from 10 – 11:30. The compensation is $45 each Sunday and the responsibilities include setting up the childcare room, welcoming the children and learning their names and ages and engaging them in the activities, closing up the room and recording one’s time on time sheet. Please be able to provide clearances.
Nanny/Family Assistant (Walking Distance from Campus)
We are a warm family in Swarthmore looking for a responsible, energetic, and organized nanny/family assistant to help with our 4-year-old daughter and light household tasks. Our home is an easy walk from campus.
Hours:
Weekday afternoons (flexible)
Weekends (flexible)
Frequent extra hours on school off-days, holidays, or breaks — we’d love someone who can step in for longer shifts when available.
Pay: $18–20/hour depending on experience
Responsibilities include:
Playing, reading, and spending time with our daughter (snacks, getting dressed, fun activities, park time)
Helping keep her playroom and drawers organized
Light housekeeping: laundry, tidying, dishes
Pet care: filling water bowls, feeding our dog (friendly!)
General household help to keep things running smoothly
Ideal fit:
Loves kids and is playful + responsible
Organized and proactive (notices what needs doing)
Comfortable with pets
Reliable, kind, and able to balance school with steady part-time work
This is a great fit for a student who wants rewarding work close to campus, with flexible hours and opportunities for extra shifts during school breaks.
Responsible driver needed
Looking for someone with excellent driving record to give my teenager rides to and from Strath Haven High School a couple times a week.
Our home is close to campus.
Call: 484-362-8316
Teen Sitting / Light Tutoring
Looking for someone who can provide 4 to 6 hours of company / school support to my delightful daughter, who is sometimes home from school due to an ongoing health challenge. No medical support needed. Times are flexible. Can work around your class schedule. Or you can job share with a friend. Our home is a short walk from campus.
Call: 484-362-8316
Math buddy for high schooler
Looking for a math buddy for my high school freshman kid. He is currently in geometry this semester and without a math class next semester. He is looking for a buddy to challenge him with fun math problems twice a week for 30 minutes each session. The pay is $40/hr.
Lua coding tutor
Hi. I am looking for someone to come once a week for an hr on Saturdays to tutor my 12 yr old in scripting. I live in Swarthmore. Thanks
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.
Childcare Needed – 1 Day/Week
15/hr to start.
Looking for a reliable, caring babysitter to provide childcare to 2 girls(20 months and 6 months).
One morning a week 9-1 (Mondays or Wednesdays).
Must be fluent in Spanish as their paternal family does not speak English.
If interested, please contact me for more details!