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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

$10–11/hr
Bethlehem, GA • 22 miles away

Sitter for 7 Month old infant

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hello everyone my name is India I am a first time mother to a 7 month old and look forward to meeting with someone and potentially gaining a reliable sitter until I am able to her enrolled in daycare

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$10–11/hr
Bethlehem, GA • 22 miles away

My new adopted 3 year old Granddaughter...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I am a Grammy MOMjust adopted my Granddaughter now my Daughter. She is very sweet and loves to play,
Play outside in backyard trampoline and swing and sand box and watch movies and play with toys blocks babydolls etc.
Whenever I need a needed break.

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$16–20/hr
Winder, GA • 21 miles away

Summertime care for my son

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 5:00pm

My son is 16 and has autism. He is super sweet and kind.Developmentaly he is about 6 years old.He will need care in the summertime and after school.
My son will need to be given his meals and will need occasional help in the bathroom. He loves to watch movies and is very quiet.
We can bring our son... More

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$16–20/hr
Hull, GA • 4 miles away

Sitter for 18 month old

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 06/22

2:00pm - 10:00pm

Seeking sitter for an 18 month old while we are at a wedding. Would need to take care of child at our hotel.

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$16–20/hr
Athens, GA • 5 miles away

Sitter for 2 kids 11 and 6 Tuesdays-Thursdays

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

2:00pm - 8:00pm (flexible)

2 kids boy 11 and girl 6, very self sufficient, both are able to communicate needs
Child care from school to home and sit with kids until 8pm. Occasionally stop at fast food to grab meal or meals will be home. Helping with homework also

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$10–13/hr
Athens, GA • 4 miles away

Full time sitter, who can babysit my 2...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 9:00am (flexible)

I am a single mom just moved to Athens and I’m looking for a babysitter for my daughter.

I just need someone that runs some kind of daycare and can help with potty training snacks nd etc

In I’m Athens,ga

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$16–20/hr
Athens, GA • 6 miles away

Part-time sitter for a fun 7 year old!

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi, we're a busy family looking for a sitter to help provide care for our 7 year old son who smart, energetic and outgoing.
We need sitter to engage with our son through age appropriate play, and keep him safe.
This will be occasionally, perhaps 2-3x per month.

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$10–13/hr
Stephens, GA • 20 miles away

Single EMS mom looking for help to care...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I’m a single mother with a fun, loving and energetic 3 year old that could use help

Care and someone responsible and dependable to help with potty train if possible

I can come to you if you rather care from home or if u want to be at my house whichever. IM FLEXIBLE!

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$16–20/hr
Athens, GA • 5 miles away

Occasional sitter for active toddler boy

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Just my son Channing and myself. Channing 20 mos and very smart and active
Just the occasional relief night. A routine of dinner, bath and bedtime to allow me some self care evenings/nights
Athens, Ga

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$10–18/hr
Commerce, GA • 16 miles away

Date night sitter needed

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I have 2 kids. 11 and 5.they are easy going and easy to entertain. I am mostly looking for an occasional sitter for date nights.
Looking for a sitter to entertain and light meal prep for an occasional date night

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$16–20/hr
Winder, GA • 21 miles away

Fulltime sitter

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

I have 3 babies
I have son of 7 months Mateo
I have a 4 year old Isabel
I have a 6 year old Luna
Husband Jhony
A dog name Chanel
Watch Mateo while I work and get Luna and Isabel off the bus give them food and snacks

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$11–15/hr
Colbert, GA • 10 miles away

Two chill boys

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

10:00pm - 7:00am (flexible)

Father of 2 boys looking for help with them on my work days homework help and bath time and light meals

My oldest will need help with Home work help and bath time and my youngest well only come over some days

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$10–22/hr
Athens, GA • 6 miles away

Regular sitter for 4 kids

4 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 2:00pm (flexible)

4 children ages 4-11needing assistance with some early mornings ,overnights,& after school hours due to me working two jobs.
Pick kids up some days and stay with my kids until I’m off. Occasionally may need kids dropped off at daycare.

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$18–22/hr
Monroe, GA • 24 miles away

Part-time care for a 4 month old.

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are grandparents raising our grandson. We need after hours care for a 4 month old.
Provide care for 4 month old boy. We need evening and/ or weekend care.
We need care in the Monroe, Walton County area.

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What are things babysitters do with kids?

How can babysitters make extra money?

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