$20–28/hr
Carmel, CA • 16 miles away

Sitter for family wedding weekend

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: 07/26

3:00pm - 10:00pm

Hi! I am looking for a sitter for my daughter who will be 16 months. She is very easy going and happy girl! We will be attending a family wedding for the weekend and would love help Thursday-Saturday night

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$20–25/hr
Carmel, CA • 16 miles away

Sitter Needed for 2 Kids in July

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Hello! My family is relocating to Northern California and will be staying at my aunt's in Carmel until we can find a place. Start date and number of hours is flexible. Both my husband and I work from home. We're looking for someone who can help with a toddler (13 month old) and a three year old... More

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$21–25/hr
Salinas, CA • Less than a mile

Full time for Oné baby of 3 months

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 5:00pm

What i do with my baby is that i sleep him in my arms and Also I Give him to eat every Two hours
Pay a lot attention to him, don’t let him cry a lot change pamper every 2 hours

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$10–25/hr
Gilroy, CA • 22 miles away

Part time sitter for 4 days

2 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 05/13

5:30pm - 7:30pm

I am looking for a temporary part time sitter for 4 days, 2 hours each day to help out my wife taking care of 2 kids.

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$18–35/hr
Monterey, CA • 14 miles away

Part-time sitting for infant and...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Looking for an experienced babysitter 3-4 times a month that can help our boys get used to some Russian phrases while increasing their social exposure.

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$24–35/hr
Aptos, CA • 24 miles away

Part-time care teaching our English...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

3:00pm - 5:00pm (flexible)

Hi there! We are looking for someone to plan fun activities for our two children once a week for about two hours after school on Mondays. We’d love someone who is fluent in Spanish to help our English speaking children develop Spanish language skills. We have an 8 year old daughter and 5 year old... More

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$22–30/hr
Gilroy, CA • 22 miles away

Looking for a lovable nanny for 2 sweet...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Nanny need MTW 9-5pm and occasional weekends for 2 sweet and energetic kiddos in Gilroy!

Meal preparation and feeding, pick/up and drop off from school, giving baths, entertaining kids with educational toys, light housekeeping, kids laundry, washing bottles, diaper changes, occasional... More

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$15–20/hr
Monterey, CA • 14 miles away

Occasional Monday night sitter for two...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are a family of four, with two little boys. The boys have a lot of energy and older one is potty trained while the other is not.

The sitter will have to change the toddler’s diapers. The sitter will also have to help the boys with their bedtime routine and put them to sleep on Monday nights.... 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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Sitter for family wedding weekend

Sitter for family wedding weekend

Sitter Needed for 2 Kids in July

Sitter Needed for 2 Kids in July

Full time for Oné baby of 3 months

Full time for Oné baby of 3 months

Part time sitter for 4 days

Part time sitter for 4 days

Part-time sitting for infant and...

Part-time sitting for infant and...

Part-time care teaching our English...

Part-time care teaching our English...

Looking for a lovable nanny for 2 sweet...

Looking for a lovable nanny for 2 sweet...

Occasional Monday night sitter for two...

Occasional Monday night sitter for two...

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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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What career opportunities do I have as a babysitter?

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How do babysitters find jobs?

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