$24–28/hr
Longmeadow, MA • 22 miles away

Part time sitter for an infant and an...

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.

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

9:30am - 4:30pm (flexible)

We are a family with two young children (2.5 month old and 2.5 year old toddler) seeking part time/per diem care in East Longmeadow.
We are looking for someone to engage our toddler while watching our infant for up to 6-8 hours per week. We are open to having someone who is willing to work as a... More

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$15–19/hr
Bloomfield, CT • 5 miles away

Per diem (as needed) sitter/nanny

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Friendly, positive atmosphere, please come join us !
#positive
#trustworthy
#spiritual

Family is currently seeking a sitter/nanny as needed. More details will be discussed during phone screening.

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$17–21/hr
South Windsor, CT • 8 miles away

Sitter needed for a 6 month old baby & 4...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

6:30pm - 10:30pm

Hi my names Shania. I’ve got a 6 month old baby & 4 year old toddler both pretty good kids very friendly & kind there’s just the 4 of us in our little family me my husband Jason & 2 little girls we live in a very nice & quite neighborhood and we are a very friendly little family

I need a sitter... More

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$20–24/hr
West Hartford, CT • 3 miles away

Part time sitter for an infant and7 year old

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

10:00am - 9:00am (flexible)

Family of 4 with a dog occasionally
Travels mostly.
Mom and dad will be out of town
Drop one child off to school 7years old and pick up .stay with other infant at home 9months
Home mostly

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$20–26/hr
Middletown, CT • 15 miles away

4 hours per week variable schedule

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 1:00pm (flexible)

I have twin 7 month olds and trying to do about 4 hours of remote work from home and would love some help. Days are variable, time can be flexible. Could also include some nights or weekends as backup care, if interested.

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$19–23/hr
Enfield, CT • 16 miles away

Full time nanny for my 14 month old son

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 5:00pm (flexible)

Hello! We are looking for a full time long term nanny for my 14 month old son
To take care of my child, feed him, change diaper, put him down for nap and play with him.

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$20–24/hr
Wethersfield, CT • 5 miles away

Just a boy and his 4 legged brother...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

4:00pm - 7:00pm (flexible)

Ellis is 3 years old with a 4 legged big brother and 2 hard working parents.

On Friday afternoons we have a gap in childcare where Ellis’s dad leaves for work and his mom isn’t home yet. Ellis needs someone to play with, make some supper, possibly do the bath/bed routine, and keep him safe... More

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$18–20/hr
Marlborough, CT • 15 miles away

Looking for sitter for 2 year old son

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

2:30pm - 6:30pm

I work from home and I am looking for a sitter to watch my active 2 year old.

Responsibilities would include feeding him (meals will be prepared and set aside ahead of time by me), cleaning up after meals, diaper changes, and engaging him in learning activities.

Ideal candidate has experience... 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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Part time sitter for an infant and an...

Part time sitter for an infant and an...

Per diem (as needed) sitter/nanny

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Sitter needed for a 6 month old baby & 4...

Sitter needed for a 6 month old baby & 4...

Part time sitter for an infant and7 year old

Part time sitter for an infant and7 year old

4 hours per week variable schedule

4 hours per week variable schedule

Full time nanny for my 14 month old son

Full time nanny for my 14 month old son

Just a boy and his 4 legged brother...

Just a boy and his 4 legged brother...

Looking for sitter for 2 year old son

Looking for sitter for 2 year old son

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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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