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.

$19–23/hr
Auburn, GA • 21 miles away

part time sitter for a 5 year old

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

My son Kaiden is a very outgoing and amazing kid! he is 5 years old and is currently in kindergarten. He loves math and transformers
when looking for a sitter, i need someone who has experience watching children before. Some duties will be feeding dinner, do homework, and putting him down to sleep... More

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$10–23/hr
Winder, GA • 18 miles away

Full time For a 5 year old boy From MON-FRI

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Just a single mom trying hard to provide for my son that is only 5 years old he is really calm and easy to take care off he is also potty trained as well

Just watch my son until I get off work
And that can also make him food

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$15–20/hr
Talmo, GA • 13 miles away

Part Time Sitter for two toddler boys

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

I’m a father to two young toddlers ages 5 and 3. Both are diagnosed on Autism spectrum but are the most loving boys you’ll ever meet. Both are still non verbal but I’m looking for consistent and reliable care for my sons on fridays when I’m at work.
I will have two separate ABA therapists at the... More

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$15–20/hr
Winder, GA • 18 miles away

Sitter for two weeks while WFH

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 10/23

10:00am - 5:00pm

First responder family of nurse and police officer. Our princess is 8 weeks old
Looking for a sitter for two weeks while I’m home working from home to care for my baby

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$10–15/hr
Athens, GA • 13 miles away

Part-time sitter for one energetic toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

My baby 3 is 3 years old and full of energy and personality. She loves to play, color, sing, dance and explore new things.

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$16–18/hr
Winder, GA • 18 miles away

Energetic Sitter Wanted: Help Our...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Hello there! We're a warm and loving family looking for a wonderful sitter to join our little team. Our energetic 3-year-old daughter is the star of our show, and we're excited to find someone special to help her shine even brighter!

Here's what we'd love for you to do:

- Help our daughter... More

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$17–21/hr
Athens, GA • 18 miles away

Part time sitter for two sweet boys (5 and...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We have sweet two boys: Teddy (5) and Finn (18 months). Teddy likes rainbows, sports, and building “Lego challenges”. His favorite person in the world is his little brother Finn. Finn is my snuggle boy. He loves stacking blocks, swinging in our tree swing, and helping me dig in the garden. Most of... More

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$19–23/hr
Gainesville, GA • 24 miles away

Nanny in Gainesville, Ga

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 3:00am (flexible)

We are seeking a regular nanny.

Primary responsibilities will be to pick the children up from the bus stop and drive them home in our neighborhood. From there, aid with homework and light cleaning until we arrive home from work.

We want the applicant to be good with children, prompt,... More

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$10–11/hr
Statham, GA • 16 miles away

Part time sitter for 2 tween boys

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

2:00pm - 5:00pm (flexible)

Just mom, Misty Sam ,11 and Eli 10. Live in Statham. Sam loves games and Eli loves art and music.
I need supervision, no mess left, at my house. Meet bus , pick up Sam at 4. Snacks and shower.
I will need someone 10 hours during fall break, Thanksgiving and Christmas school breaks when I'm not... More

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$19–23/hr
Gainesville, GA • 24 miles away

Evening out for one first grader

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 10/10

5:00pm - 11:00pm (flexible)

Needing babysitter to go to atlanta for an event for a few hours.

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$16–25/hr
Winder, GA • 18 miles away

Regular sitter for occasional date nights

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

5:00pm - 10:00pm (flexible)

2 boys one girl easy going need a regular sitter for Atleast 2 times a month for date nights

Feed , change diapers and bedtime , play with the little ones till bed time

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$15–20/hr
Braselton, GA • 14 miles away

On-call sitter available for sick days and...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi! I have an almost 3 year old who goes to daycare full time, but looking for someone in a as needed basis for when she is sick and unable to attend daycare.

Stay with my daughter at home, meal prep, play, administer over the counter medicine (e.i Tylenol, ibuprofen) as needed.

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$17–22/hr
Braselton, GA • 14 miles away

Part time sitter for 5 month old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 12:00pm (flexible)

We have a 5 month old son. Both me and my husband work from home and are looking for someone to watch my son while we are working.
We want the sitter to Be in the home. Play with our son, keep him occupied while we work!!

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$10–11/hr
Bethlehem, GA • 23 miles away

Occasional sitter for 10 month old infant

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hello everyone! I have a 10 month old infant looking for occasional/as needed sitter

In need of a occasional sitter as needed preferably with car to be able to meet for pick up and drop off

Located in Bethlehem Ga sitter would be as needed

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What are things babysitters do with kids?

How can babysitters make extra money?

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