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.

$20–31/hr
Portland, OR • 7 miles away

Part-time sitter for one energetic toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are two engineers with a lovely daughter who is 16months now. We enjoy our work as well as time with our baby girl. But occasionally we need some help. We are bilingual in Chinese and English and we love random music and books.
keep the toddler entertained and get her to nap if possible (which i... More

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$20–24/hr
Portland, OR • 7 miles away

Occasional sitter for energetic 4-year-old.

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We have a very active and fun loving 4 year old who has never had a babysitter. We'd love to have a regular sitter with whom our daughter can feel comfortable and get to know as a regular visitor to her life.

We'd like to have occasional afternoon/early evening day-dates on the weekends.... More

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$15–23/hr
Beaverton, OR • 8 miles away

Occasional babysitter for 12 year old,...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

4:00pm - 8:00pm (flexible)

Looking for occasional babysitter. Specifically for a work even 4/19. Must be comfortable with dogs and kitty

Pick up from school and assist with homework if needed. Some meal prep!

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$10–31/hr
Lake Oswego, OR • 6 miles away

Part-time summer help

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:30pm - 5:30pm (flexible)

Would love to have someone that enjoys being outside, has an imagination, and able to help for 2-weeks at a time in June, July, and August. The kiddos would need to be picked up from their summer camps and assisted with afternoon relaxation and fun activities.

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$15–18/hr
Gresham, OR • 13 miles away

Occasional sitter for date nights/...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are a family of 3 (plus our sweet fur baby) - we recently had our baby girl in November. We haven’t had anyone watch her yet so we are nervous first time parents, but looking for some occasional help!
*we require you to be CPR certified*

We need help with date nights about once or twice a... More

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$20–25/hr
Portland, OR • 6 miles away

Part time sitter for a 2 month old baby!

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi there! I’m a single mom by choice and have a 2 month old baby Boy. My mom lives with me and helps take care of him and will be my primary care giver when I go back to work. We are looking for someone who can help once in a while when we need to go out and run errands or to help my mom out... More

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$15–18/hr
Portland, OR • 10 miles away

Occasional sitter for a sweet 2 1/2 year...

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 05/13 - 05/14

5:00pm - 12:00am

Hi there! My husband, daughter, and I moved to Portland around 2 years ago. We don't have family close by, so finding a caregiver for occasional date nights would be great! Rosie is 2 1/2 and would love to make a friend ?

In the evenings, Rosie will need fed and put to sleep. She's almost potty... More

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$20–24/hr
Portland, OR • 9 miles away

Part-time afternoon Bus pick up help

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 3:00am (flexible)

We are a mom who must travel for business occasionally. A dad is a nurse who works from 6am to 6pm most weekdays in the Portland/Vancouver area. The client is a smart, well-mannered 6-year-old kindergartner.

We need help getting our daughter off the bus and supervised until a parent is home. ... More

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$20–24/hr
Portland, OR • 9 miles away

Part Time Morning Getting on the bus help.

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 3:00am (flexible)

We need help getting our daughter awake, dressed, fed, and on the bus. Bustop is in... More

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$15–19/hr
Hillsboro, OR • 13 miles away

Occasional babysitter for energetic twins.

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Care for two 4 year old, energetic, hyperactive twins.
Care needed when parents or kids are sick /sick care(not contagious) and when parents have appointments.
I am located in Orenco, Hillsboro-97124.
Sitter has to be efficient to handle two kids. Feed kids, take care of kids, keep them... More

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$10–18/hr
Gresham, OR • 13 miles away

Parttime sitter for Infant

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:30am - 3:30pm (flexible)

Our baby girl will need a regular sitter about 2-3 days a week starting the LAST WEEK OF AUGUST (Sittercity only let’s us post 3 months prior). We are currently looking for someone who can do a few date nights until then so that you are familiar with the family.

Days would most likely be T/W/TH,... More

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$22–26/hr
Portland, OR • 3 miles away

Part-time sitter for sweet five-month-old...

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 05/14

12:00am - 9:00am

We're an easy-going family with a nearly seven-year-old, and a baby (three-months old). We also have a super sweet yellow lab. We love to explore the delicious food in Portland, visit pretty parks, and spend time snuggling with our sweet dog.
We're looking for care for our baby, who will be almost... More

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$18–22/hr
Vancouver, WA • 15 miles away

Date night sitter for 2 high energy boys

2 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 05/15

5:30pm - 11:30pm

Looking for date night care for 7 and 9 year old boys. They are silly and energetic and need an enthusiastic and fun sitter to motivate them through their routines. They love video games, movies, books, legos, art, and playing music. May be opportunity for recurrent date nights before and after this... More

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$18–24/hr
Portland, OR • 4 miles away

Seeking ad hoc and regular afternoon care...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are down to earth, value quality interaction, active time outside, natural foods, and basically no screen time. The
primary focus is on relating to Theo, getting him outside and active, playing games, reading books, drawing, and potentially taking him to tumbling, the library or other... More

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