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.

$12–15/hr
Tucson, AZ • 22 miles away

Baby and Toddler Care

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi there! Family of 4 plus a dog looking for occasional care for date nights and other events, as needed!

Feed the baby bottles and put her down for naps, and make snacks, play with, and sometimes put the toddler to bed.

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$13–16/hr
Tucson, AZ • 23 miles away

Part-Time sitter for 3 boys

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 3:00pm (flexible)

My girlfriend and I will be brand new to Tucson and will need a regular sitter for our three boys. Our oldest has ADHD and our two youngest have autism. All three are well behaved though.
We're happy with a sitter just spending time with them. the oldest two toilet independently and we're working on... More

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$18–26/hr
Tucson, AZ • 5 miles away

Part-time sitter for one sweet toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 6:00am (flexible)

Our daughter is very sweet and reserved. She has never been in daycare and is pretty attached to her dad and me, so there's some separation anxiety and fear around new people. She loves to play outside and there is a park walking distance from our home. An ideal day would be a 7:30am wake up,... More

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$11–12/hr
Tucson, AZ • 18 miles away

Regular sitter for one 3 year old girl...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

6:00pm - 7:00am (flexible)

Hello need a regular sitter for my 3 year old daughter overnights as I work at the hospital during that time. Definitely feel free to reach out if you can help
Just make sure she is ready for bed at nigh and she goes to bathroom in middle of night.

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$18–25/hr
Tucson, AZ • 18 miles away

Part-time sitter for a beautiful 2-month...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

6:00am - 4:00pm

We’re a new family of three with a beautiful 2-month old. Wife and I have lived here in Tucson for about 8-10 years
Basic baby sitting duties such as change diapers, feed, entertain, put to sleep, etc
My wife would be the one you meet at the house (7:30am at the latest) and I’d be the first one home... More

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$13–18/hr
Tucson, AZ • 23 miles away

Part-time sitter for a special 4-year-old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 3:00pm

Thank you for considering our family for care. We have one three year old who is on the spectrum and has high energy so you must be able to keep up. Also if you're a marvel fan that's even better. Looking for someone with lots of energy and who is able to do lunch and snack time and is also able to... More

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$14–17/hr
Sahuarita, AZ • 18 miles away

Date night sitter needed

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 04/20

6:00pm - 11:00pm

Hello we are pretty easy going family. We love to try new recipes cook and enjoy our favorite tv shows.
We just need assistance with our son. For a date night. He loves to play with his toys and video games. He may need assistance with dinner and getting to bed but he is pretty self sufficient.
It... More

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$10–14/hr
Tucson, AZ • 20 miles away

Part-time sitter for my 3 year old son

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 2:00am

It’s just my son Johnnie and I. I do have 4 dogs but they will be caged while you are watching Johnnie. He’s a 3 year old little boy who loves dinosaurs, cars, and squishmallows. He’s very easy going like his mama and loves to watch movies.
Pick up my son from his regular daycare at 5:00pm and take... More

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$18–22/hr
Tucson, AZ • 23 miles away

Occasional sitter for a three week old.

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are a young couple with a newborn (3 weeks old). We both study at the UA.
We are looking for someone to help us occasionally when we are both away for school.

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$18–26/hr
Tucson, AZ • 15 miles away

3-4 times a week evenings only

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

5:30pm - 8:30pm (flexible)

Hello I have three boys, 10,8,and 2. The older two will only be here half the time. At most my sitting will be three days a week but I’m an RN so the days will vary.

I only need evening care very little work maybe just assist in getting ready for bed.

3-4 times a week.

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$18–24/hr
Tucson, AZ • 15 miles away

PART TIME sitter for 2 energetic toddlers...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are a family of 4 with 3 dogs and a mini farm if you like animals. But no need to care for them just the kids. We are full of energy and love to be outdoors.
I need our sitter to just care for the kids for 2 to 4 hours. My husband works mornings but I work nights but sometimes day shift and... More

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$10–13/hr
Tucson, AZ • 17 miles away

occasional sitter for a 1 year old boy

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi! I am a 22 year old mom and pretty new to Tucson! I am happily married and we share a beautiful baby boy who will be 2 in May. My husband and I are looking to have more date nights and want to find a reliable and trustworthy sitter!

We are looking for as of right now an occasional babysitter who... More

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$10–11/hr
Tucson, AZ • 23 miles away

Part time for 2 well behaved kids

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

I am a single parent with 2 kids. We would do a phone interview and meet and greet to see if we are a great fit for each other. I would pay weekly through cash app.

My son isn’t old enough to be home alone with his sister so your job would just be the adult that is here and interact with the kids.... More

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$18–19/hr
Tucson, AZ • 23 miles away

sitter for two boys

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

6:00am - 8:00pm

Need sitter to drop boys off at school and pick them up, and to watch them after school.

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