Child care

Math tutor needed for high school sophomore and 8th grade children of 2 Stanford faculty members $75/hour A car will be needed as our home is 3 miles off campus in Palo Alto

Robotics Tutor for 11-Year-Old — Hands-On, Real-World Focus · Looking for a patient, creative robotics tutor for my 11-year-old son. I want someone who goes beyond textbook theory — a tutor who can make robotics concepts click by connecting them to real-world applications and hands-on projects. · Ideal candidate: Background in robotics, engineering, or computer science Emphasizes project-based learning — building things, testing ideas, troubleshooting together Patient, encouraging, and able to explain complex ideas in age-appropriate ways Bonus: can tie lessons to practical applications (e.g., how robotics is used in everyday life, careers, or problem-solving) -Can introduce him how to use technology (coding, AI tools, design software) as a practical extension of what he's building when appropriate · Looking for someone to work with him 1x/week (flexible on schedule) to build a strong foundation while keeping it fun and engaging.

Looking for someone to help our family on Wednesdays and Thursdays after school, approximately 3:00–6:30 PM, although times/days may vary. The main need is driving my child to and from his after-school activities. There may also be occasional help with a playdate at our home. I may also need help on a Friday in October when there is no school. Looking for someone reliable, responsible, and comfortable driving, as well as someone high-energy who is ready to engage with a super silly kiddo and have lots of fun. · Valid driver’s license required. · $25/hour.Please message me if you’re interested and include a little about yourself.

Hi, I'm a graduate student seeking a night time event photographer for October 8 Thursday night. If interested, please send portfolio (night time shots please) and rate. Thank you!

High School Student needs tutoring in Algebra 2/Trigonometry at faculty home in Palo Alto. $75/hour.

Hi! I'm looking for a private driving instructor near Redwood City to help me pass the California behind-the-wheel test in late September. I hold an European driving license with several years of experience, so I mainly need ~1 hour of prep focused on CA-specific rules and use of the instructor's insured car for my DMV test appointment (pickup, wait time, test, drop-off roughly 3 hours total). I don't yet have a DMV appointment booked. Happy to take recommendations too! Thanks! :)

Afterschool mother’s helper needed I am looking for a reliable, kind, organized and efficient after school mother's helper / family assistant to help our family. I am a professional/ Stanford faculty and busy single mom with school age children. I am looking for help 2-3 days a week, mostly Wednesdays and Thursdays for the rest of September and then Mondays and Tuesdays for the rest of the year, with some Fridays. We can create a predictable detailed shift hours at the beginning of each month. The exact schedule and responsibilities could vary day by day, but here is the overall schedule/ responsibilities: • Schedule: Mostly around 3:30 pm to 6:30 pm- although the exact hours might change and some flexibility would be appreciated • Primary responsibility: School pickup in Los Altos and driving children to activities/ home • Secondary responsibilities: Varies, mostly before/after school pickup and can include, supervising/ helping children with their homework and their practices, preparing school outfits/ snacks for the day after, light cleaning, meal prep, organizing, grocery shopping, dishes, laundry, running small errands and projects • Start date: ASAP • Requirements: Valid driver’s license, clean driving record, comfortable with driving children • Compensation: $20- 25 dependent on experience Please reach out if interested and we can discuss more details. Looking forward to hearing from you and working together!

Our 5-year-old son genuinely loves numbers, and we want to keep it that way. We're looking for a Stanford undergrad or grad student to come play math with him - games, puzzles, number play. No worksheets, no drilling. The gig: 45-minute sessions, once a week, at our home in Hillsborough, about 25 min from campus $100 per session, including your travel time The biggest plus is real experience (and genuine enjoyment) with kids this age. Reply with a bit about yourself, your experience with young kids, and your availability.

Seeking reliable morning driver – Palo Alto to Menlo Park We’re a busy family in Palo Alto looking for a dependable, safe driver to take our almost-3-year-old daughter to school in Menlo Park each weekday morning. • Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00–9:00 AM • Route: Palo Alto to Menlo Park (school drop-off) • Start date: ASAP — ideally within the next week to ten days • Requirements: Valid driver’s license, clean driving record, own reliable vehicle with proper child car seat (or willingness to use ours), experience driving young children preferred • Compensation: $25-30 depending on experience We’d love for our daughter to have a chance to meet and get comfortable with whoever takes this on before the regular schedule begins. Please reach out with your experience and availability.

Afternoon mother’s helper needed – Menlo Park school pickup + light home help in Palo Alto We’re looking for a warm, reliable afternoon helper for our almost-3-year-old daughter, Monday through Friday. • Schedule: Ideally 4:00–7:00 PM, some flexibility possible • Primary responsibility: School pickup in Menlo Park before 5:30 PM • Secondary responsibilities: Light cleaning and cooking help before/after pickup in Palo Alto • Start date: ASAP — ideally within the next 1–2 weeks • Requirements: Valid driver’s license, clean driving record, comfortable driving a young child, experience with toddlers preferred, reliable and trustworthy • Compensation: $25-30 dependent on experience We’re two working professional parents and looking for someone who can become a consistent, trusted part of our daughter’s routine. Please share your experience with young children and driving.