- Who are the Yale Babysitters/Tutors?
- What experience do the sitters/tutors have?
- How do I post a job?
- What kind of job can I post?
- What happens after I post a job?
- How much should I pay?
- What if I have a question, problem, or suggestion?
Who Are the Yale Babysitters/Tutors?
Yale Babysitters and Tutors are current Yale undergraduate students and graduate or professional students.
What experience do the sitters/tutors have?
The experience of each sitter/tutor varies. Some sitters/tutors have been caring for or teaching children for many years and have references; others have only watched or tutored kids in an informal setting. Please keep in mind that YALE SITTERS/TUTORS ARE NOT TRAINED BY THE UNIVERSITY. We encourage that you ask for references, and have a telephone or in-person interview. Yale University makes no representation as to the qualifications of the sitters/tutors.
How do I post a job?
After a parent or guardian logins onto the Yale Babysitting and Tutoring site, he or she can post jobs directly on the website. To register you will need to Log-in with your NetID and then fill out a job posting. After you have logged in the first time, you can always click directly on the appropriate link to post or review a job. PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU POST A JOB AT LEAST FIVE DAYS BEFORE YOU NEED A SITTER OR TUTOR.
What kind of job can I post?
Parents or guardians can post a one time job, or regular basis job with a set weekly schedule. Please keep in mind that because of class schedules evenings, weekends, and short, flexible daytime hours are ideal for most of the sitters/tutors.
What happens after I post a job?
Sitters/Tutors view jobs on the website, where they are arranged job type, sorted with the latest postings on top. When a sitter or tutor is interested in your job, he/she will contact you directly. Once a sitter/tutor has confirmed a job, it is the parent’s responsibility to remove it from the website. Please remember that NOT ALL JOBS WILL BE FILLED.
How much should I pay?
The Yale Babysitting and Tutoring site does not have an established pay range. This should be discussed one-on-one with the sitter/tutor. Some factors to consider for payment include number of children and difficult hours. As a reference point, the parent or guardian may want to check with the Yale Student Employment Office for the current hourly wage.
What if I have a question, problem, or suggestion?
Please email babysitting@yale.edu.