$26–30/hr
Fremont, CA • 12 miles away

Occasional sitter for kindergartner

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 08/12

9:00am - 5:00pm (flexible)

Need a sitter occasionally during school holidays for kindergartner

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$21–27/hr
Dublin, CA • 9 miles away

Sitter needed in Dublin ~ 20 hours a week

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 5:00am

Family of 4 - two kids. We need assistance from 9-2pm from Monday through Thursday. We may need coverage on Friday as well - to be decided.

Take care of 16 month old for 5 hours per day. Playing or reading to him when he is awake.

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$25–30/hr
San Ramon, CA • 9 miles away

Special Needs Exp Required: Nanny for...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

8:30am - 4:30pm

Hello, we are looking to fill a Summer Nanny position, located in San Ramon, for 3 year old triplets (one boy and two girls).

Monday thru Friday, 30 - 40 hours per week.
Duration: ASAP, June to Mid August
Extention: possibility of extending part time once the kids start preschool mid August.... More

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$20–25/hr
Oakland, CA • 11 miles away

Occasional Help When Daycare is out

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hello,
We are in need of a babysitter to watch our 2 year old son during the weekday occasionally when our daycare is out. Currently the daycare is off on the last Friday of each month as well as the first two weeks of July in the summers.

My wife or I, or both of us depending on the day, will... More

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$18–30/hr
Newark, CA • 10 miles away

Sitter needed for infant daughter (August)

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:30am - 3:30pm (flexible)

We are a family of 4 with a toddler who goes to daycare during the week

The main duties of the sitter is to help support the care of the infant

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$26–30/hr
San Francisco, CA • 21 miles away

Care for 20 year old woman with Autism

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 5:00am

Looking for female assistant for woman with Autism at home in San Francisco 94127.
Start date: 8/19/24
Workdays: Mon, Wed, Fri. 2 pm to 6:30pm
Pay: $27 per hour
Duties: get her from school bus in front of home. Teach household tasks , personal hygiene, make her more independent. Encourage... More

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$20–25/hr
Pleasant Hill, CA • 19 miles away

Occasional sitter needed for our two girls

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We have two amazing little girls who are full of energy. They love playing outside, doing arts and crafts, and are never short of pretend play games :) The girls have always been taken care of by family and friends, and now we’re excited to add a sitter to the mix!

Looking for occasional date... More

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$35–40/hr
Menlo Park, CA • 17 miles away

Part-time sitter in evenings for 3 young...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We are a family with three young boys (5 months to 4 years). They are sweet kids who love to play outside in our yard, and enjoy books, puzzles, and building things. We are a two-career couple and need babysitting help so one parent can get work done while the other is traveling or working... More

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How much does it cost for babysitters to use Sittercity?

How much do babysitters make?

Why are babysitters taxes important?

What career opportunities do I have as a babysitter?

When do babysitters work?

How do babysitters find jobs?

What are things babysitters do with kids?

How can babysitters make extra money?

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Occasional sitter for kindergartner

Occasional sitter for kindergartner

Sitter needed in Dublin ~ 20 hours a week

Sitter needed in Dublin ~ 20 hours a week

Special Needs Exp Required: Nanny for...

Special Needs Exp Required: Nanny for...

Occasional Help When Daycare is out

Occasional Help When Daycare is out

Sitter needed for infant daughter (August)

Sitter needed for infant daughter (August)

Care for 20 year old woman with Autism

Care for 20 year old woman with Autism

Occasional sitter needed for our two girls

Occasional sitter needed for our two girls

Part-time sitter in evenings for 3 young...

Part-time sitter in evenings for 3 young...

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Babysitting FAQ

How much does it cost for babysitters to use Sittercity?

How much do babysitters make?

Why are babysitters taxes important?

What career opportunities do I have as a babysitter?

When do babysitters work?

How do babysitters find jobs?

What are things babysitters do with kids?

How can babysitters make extra money?

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How much does it cost for babysitters to use Sittercity?

How much do babysitters make?

Why are babysitters taxes important?

What career opportunities do I have as a babysitter?

When do babysitters work?

How do babysitters find jobs?

What are things babysitters do with kids?

How can babysitters make extra money?

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