How much does it cost for babysitters to use Sittercity?

Babysitters can create detailed profiles, search and apply to jobs, message with families, and book interviews for free on Sittercity. Babysitters have the option to pay for background checks to run on themselves to stand out to families. However, families can also offer to pay for background checks on babysitters as well.

How much do babysitters make?

According to the latest Sittercity data, babysitters in the US typically charge $17.50 an hour. But your hourly rate can vary significantly depending on the cost of living in your area, the duties and responsibilities in the job description, and your state’s minimum wage laws. There’s no perfect calculator to determine your rate, but it’s important to factor in everything you have to offer a family.

Why are babysitters taxes important?

There are a lot of risk factors with getting paid “off the books,” but there are also a lot of benefits to getting paid “on the books.” Those benefits include verifiable income, a legal employment history, unemployment benefits, social security and medicare benefits, and worker’s compensation.

What career opportunities do I have as a babysitter?

A babysitter is a child care provider who doesn’t have a regular work schedule with a family. There is a wide range of possibilities in the specifics of a babysitter position and career. Because your work with each family is part-time, you can work with multiple families at the same time. You could provide care through before-school or after-school activities or for nights or weekends when the family needs care.

When do babysitters work?

Depending on the job responsibilities and schedules negotiated with the family, babysitters could work at any time. This includes in the morning, afternoon, evening, or at night. And on weekdays or on the weekend.

How do babysitters find jobs?

On Sittercity, babysitters can browse jobs based on their zip code. They can craft their online resume by creating a detailed profile. They can apply to jobs, message with interested parents, and schedule interviews. Many babysitters will also negotiate a contract with families to make sure the details of the job are clear on both sides.

What are things babysitters do with kids?

There are a lot of fun things that babysitters do with kids. Both indoor and outdoor activities, including arts and crafts projects, baking, sports, and field trips.

How can babysitters make extra money?

There are a few ways that babysitters can make some extra income. They can create relationships with more families to increase their opportunities to get hired for a sitting. Babysitters can also offer to care for kids on holidays so that the parents can celebrate on their own. Like on Valentine’s day.

$15–30/hr
Sarasota, FL • 23 miles away

Sarasota sitter for July 307:00-11:00am

4 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 07/26

12:00am - 4:00am (flexible)

Sitter willing to transport children to park and playground and swim with children.

Meet us at Ritz Carlton hotel and help children get ready to swim or go to playground

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$15–20/hr
Saint Petersburg, FL • 21 miles away

Dad looking for a warm and amazing...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

4:00pm - 10:00pm (flexible)

Divorced dad needing an occasional babysitter for my two girls ages 3 and 6. I don't have any pets and it's a nonsmoking household.

Play, cook, go swimming, fun activities, homework, getting ready for bed and various other tasks. Possibly pick up from school / camp certain days. I work in Tampa... More

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$14–15/hr
Brandon, FL • 12 miles away

Loving nanny needed

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 3:00pm (flexible)

I need care for my 2.5 year old on Saturdays. He is a sweet boy who loves all the attention. No housekeeping of any sort, just caring for him. Preparing lunch and possibly snack. Only loving patient Nannie’s apply.

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$12–30/hr
Bradenton, FL • 20 miles away

Sitter for one two year old boy Michael

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 07/03

7:30am - 4:30pm (flexible)

One two year old boy Michael at Legacy hotel at IMG academy in Bradenton

Swim with Michael and drive him to playground and take him to breakfast and lunch and change diapers

Morning to afternoon sitter on July 1, 2, and 3. Approximate hours are 7:30am-4:30pm

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$12–25/hr
Bradenton, FL • 20 miles away

Sitter for one 2 year old boy Michael

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 07/02

7:30am - 4:30pm (flexible)

Sitter for one two year old boy who is willing to swim with him at Legacy hotel in Bradenton

Sitter must have her own vehicle and be comfortable with changing diapers and reading to child and swimming with him in pool at Legacy hotel

Morning to afternoon sitter for July 1, 2, and 3

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$13–24/hr
Bradenton, FL • 20 miles away

Sitter willing to swim with one two year...

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 07/01

7:30am - 4:30pm (flexible)

Sitter for one two year old boy who is willing to drive him to playground, change diapers, and swim with him

Sitter for morning to afternoon shift for two year old Michael at Legacy hotel in Bradenton

Sitter willing to swim with Michael at legacy hotel in Bradenton FL. Sitter must have own... More

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$12–25/hr
Bradenton, FL • 20 miles away

Sitter for one two year old boy

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 06/06

7:30am - 4:30pm (flexible)

Sitter for one boy age 2 who is willing to swim and change diapers and drive him to the playground

Sitter for one two year old boy Michael who is willing to drive him to pool and change diapers and play outside on playground

Morning to afternoon sitter in Bradenton at Legacy hotel for one two... More

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$12–26/hr
Bradenton, FL • 20 miles away

Sitter for one two year old boy in Bradenton

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 06/05

7:30am - 4:30pm (flexible)

Sitter for two year old boy who is willing to change diapers and swim and transport him to the playground

Morning to afternoon sitter at Legacy hotel at IMG Academy in Bradenton

Sitter for one two year old boy starting 7:30am and ending at 4:30 or as late as you are available to work, you can... More

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$12–25/hr
Bradenton, FL • 20 miles away

Sitter for 2 year old boy at Legacy hotel...

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 06/04

7:30am - 4:30pm (flexible)

Sitter for one two year old boy who is willing to swim with him and transport him to local playground / park

Morning to afternoon sitter for June 4, 5, and 6 at legacy hotel in Bradenton

Sitter for two year old boy in Bradenton at legacy hotel at IMG academy

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$17–17/hr
Sarasota, FL • 23 miles away

Make Your Own Schedule Babysitting 34243

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hiring nannies and sitters for our make your schedule sitting team. You are guaranteed at least 4 hours each job, paid directly by the family, and paid in full. You are in control of your schedule! You are texted some opportunities, but most show in an app that we set you up with once approved and... More

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$17–17/hr
Saint Petersburg, FL • 17 miles away

Make Your Own Schedule Sitting Team 33701

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are hiring for our make your own schedule sitting team. You are paid directly and in full by great families. You are in control of your schedule, accepting jobs on our app only when you are available to. Guaranteed a four hour minimum for every job.
All sitters are required to go to the family's... More

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