$30–35/hr
New Canaan, CT • 8 miles away

After School Babysitter

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

12:00am - 5:00am (flexible)

New Canaan Family needs after school care three days a week for two boys ages 13

Main role is caring for the children and light housekeeping. Help keep the home organized and on schedule. Need to be comfortable driving the boys to daily activities.
Housekeeping includes laundry, taking in dry... More

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$18–22/hr
Greenwich, CT • 17 miles away

Babysitter for evening of Memorial Day...

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 05/26

4:00pm - 11:00pm

We are going to be in Greenwich CT for a wedding on the Sunday of Memorial Day weekend. We are looking for someone to babysit our 9 year old son that evening.

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$19–20/hr
Melville, NY • 24 miles away

Short-term SEIT/para for kid going to...

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 05/22

9:00am - 4:00pm (flexible)

Short-term SEIT/para/shadow for a 4 year old going to summer camp in Melville. Dates are from 8/12-8/23. 9am-4pm. Private pay. Must have experience working with special need children in school setting.

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$20–25/hr
Danbury, CT • 18 miles away

Part-time sitter for a three year old boy

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Me and my husband are medical residents at Danbury hospital and sometimes would need to go to work around 6.30am. We have recently moved to the area from Sri Lanka.
We need help taking care of our three year old son before school as well as getting him ready and dropping him off to school which is... More

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$20–25/hr
New Haven, CT • 24 miles away

Summer babysitter for two active children

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

3:00pm - 6:00pm (flexible)

We're looking for an energetic, experienced sitter who can work with an evolving schedule for the summer months (June - August), average 6-10 hours per week in the afternoons. Our kids are active and love to play (games, swimming, inside/outdoor play). Our favorite sitters are those who truly enjoy... More

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$18–22/hr
Glen Cove, NY • 24 miles away

One time sitter for a wedding

5+ children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 04/28 - 04/29

1:00pm - 12:00am

We are an event planning company called Artistic Affairs and in need of babysitters to watch a group of kids while their parents are at a wedding.
We need the sitter to look after kids while the parents are in he same building attending the wedding.

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$25–30/hr
N White Plains, NY • 23 miles away

Looking for someone to start ASAP

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

2:00pm - 7:00pm (flexible)

Hi! We're seeking an experienced nanny for our two children.

We offer 25hrs - 2-7pm M-F.

They’re spunky, spirited, with lots to say! They need someone kind yet firm, able to confidently care for two energetic kids and oversee after-school schedule with structure & organization. Must have... More

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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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Babysitter for evening of Memorial Day...

Babysitter for evening of Memorial Day...

Short-term SEIT/para for kid going to...

Short-term SEIT/para for kid going to...

Part-time sitter for a three year old boy

Part-time sitter for a three year old boy

Summer babysitter for two active children

Summer babysitter for two active children

One time sitter for a wedding

One time sitter for a wedding

Looking for someone to start ASAP

Looking for someone to start ASAP

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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?

What are things babysitters do with kids?

How can babysitters make extra money?

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