Au Pair

? Schedule (~35 hours/week) Two full weekdays (7-8 hours each) Two half days One weekend day One evening shift (for a parent date night or social time) We'll finalize the exact schedule together -- we are flexible and prioritize rest and sustainability for everyone. ? Your Role With Elizabeth (8): Serve as a calm, creative companion during her homeschool days. Follow her lead and interests -- crafting, storytelling, design, and imaginative play. Support emotional regulation through co-regulation, patience, and presence. Help her move through gentle routines like snack prep, transitions, and personal care. With Thomas (3): Care for him during a few mornings or afternoons when he's not in preschool. Engage in sensory play, walks, building, and movement games. Help with simple care routines (diapering or potty support, snacks, transitions). Light Household Tasks: Tidying play areas, children's dishes, and occasional kids' laundry. Helping maintain a peaceful, organized rhythm in the home. ? What We Offer Private Room and Shared Bath: A quiet, light-filled space with fast Wi-Fi and privacy respected. All Meals Provided: Mostly organic, home-cooked meals. We're happy to meet dietary needs. Compensation: Competitive weekly stipend, paid holidays, and bonuses for a great match. Transportation Support: No driving is required, but car access may be possible if needed. Creative, Inclusive Home: Katherine is an artist and runs a local gallery; our home is filled with books, art, music, and warmth. Supportive Environment: We deeply value emotional safety, boundaries, and respectful communication. No behavioral charts, punishments, or high-pressure systems here. Nature and City Access: Concord is a beautiful, walkable town with woods, ponds, and easy train access to Cambridge and Boston. ? You Might Be a Great Fit If You Are... Warm, patient, and emotionally intuitive. Interested in supporting kids with special needs in a gentle, trust-based way. Experienced with (or curious about) neurodivergent children, especially those who thrive outside traditional systems. Independent but communicative -- someone who enjoys connection but values their own space and time, too. Excited to share your gifts -- whether that's art, music, language, nature walks, or simply being present and kind. Start date: Late summer or early fall 2025. We are actively interviewing now and looking for someone who feels like a mutual match.