$18–22/hr
Smyrna, DE • 11 miles away

Looking for a Part-Time Sitter

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

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Home with two young kids. One is four and the other is two. We also have a teenager but she's mostly self sufficient.
Watch/play with the two kids (4 and 2), ensure they eat dinner (most days we'll supply dinner), bath children, books, then bed.

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$17–21/hr
Smyrna, DE • 11 miles away

Sitter for energetic 6 year old who loves...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

2 parents, one 6 year old boy, 2 dogs (schnauzers 1 msle and 1 female) & lots of love.
Watch my 6 year old. We have 2 dogs. Must be pet friendly. Bedtime is 8pm dinner is at 6pm.

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$15–19/hr
Cheswold, DE • 5 miles away

Part-Time Sitter for Independent 10 year old.

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hello! I’m looking for a babysitter for my mature and independent 10 year old on occasion.
I only ask that the sitter maintain a safe environment and be engaging with her, play games, participate in activities and avoid prolonged periods of watching tv or being on the phone.

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$15–16/hr
Cheswold, DE • 5 miles away

In need of a babysitter to work Monday...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Me and my wife to Kids, boy and girl looking for childcare during the day while I work
Babysit the kids here at home while at work occasionally take the kids to doctors appointments if needed house work nothing serious
Will be babysitting here at home areas. Nice and quiet. I am the maintenance... More

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$10–11/hr
Little Creek, DE • 4 miles away

Part Time Sitter

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

1:30pm - 4:30pm (flexible)

Family of two consists of my son and 1. My son is four years old. We recently move to Delaware.
You should be able to pick up my son from school which is three min away from my house and watch him for two hours.
Schedule is 1:30pm-4pm the latest to pick him up is 2pm

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$16–18/hr
Milford, DE • 18 miles away

Occasional Sitter for two sweet, loving...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hello we are a family of 4 with a small dog. Our boys are active and love to play.We are a loving and compassionate family.
We have 1 year old Mason (Mas for short) who is super smart and loves to play. Mason is very independent. Our 3 minth soon to be 4 months Kamari (Mari for short) is an active... More

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$20–22/hr
Greenwood, DE • 24 miles away

Sitter needed mainly for driving to/from...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Single dad with autistic son. We have one large breed dog I have my every other week full time
Drive to/from school mon-fri
On my week arrive at 6am and stay with until time to leave for school. Then return and stay till 6 pm some nights
Vehicle and gas provided for to/from school

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$10–20/hr
Middletown, DE • 25 miles away

Sitter/Nanny For Immediate Hire

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

4:30pm - 8:30pm

Looking for someone who can hang with my kids (6 and 2) from 4.30pm to 8.30pm. They both go to school so work is pretty light. End time is flexible and you can ask me for earlier closure if you want.

Immediate Hire. Thanks

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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 Independent 10 year old.

In need of a babysitter to work Monday...

In need of a babysitter to work Monday...

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Part Time Sitter

Occasional Sitter for two sweet, loving...

Occasional Sitter for two sweet, loving...

Sitter needed mainly for driving to/from...

Sitter needed mainly for driving to/from...

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Sitter/Nanny For Immediate Hire

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Babysitting FAQ

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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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