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.

$10–17/hr
Monroe, GA • 19 miles away

Full time care giver for two energetic...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

6:00am - 9:00pm (flexible)

We are a blended have two kids every other week.family and will. The will start ABA therapy soon that is why we need you so early.
I was recently hit by a car and need taking care of my boys and cleaning my house. I am not to lift anything over a gallon of milk.
When the start ABA they will have to... More

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$20–25/hr
Athens, GA • 24 miles away

Part - time sitter for 2 children ages 8...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

HI! I am a working mother with 2 children ages 8 and 13 and a small dog and cat. I work weekends and need help mostly on Saturdays.
I need a reliable sitter to help watch/take care of my two children - making snacks, lunch or dinner and taking the dog on a couple of walks to go to the bathroom while... More

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$10–15/hr
Oxford, GA • 23 miles away

Full time sitter for infant girl.

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 6:00pm

I have a 16 week old daughter, a 13 year old daughter and 12 year old step son. I work Monday-Friday from 8:30-5. My fiancé works Monday-Thursday 6-6 and Friday and Saturday 6-3. I’m just looking for someone that can take care of the baby while I’m at work. You don’t have to do anything for the... More

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$15–30/hr
Monroe, GA • 22 miles away

As-needed back-up sitter for 7-month-old baby

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi,

My wife and I are looking for a back-up sitter as needed for our 7-month-old daughter. CPR certification and non-smoker a must. We are located in Monroe, about 8 minutes from the historic downtown.

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$16–20/hr
Athens, GA • 24 miles away

Summer help needed in Athens

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

3:00pm - 10:00pm (flexible)

We have 2 kids and 3 dogs. It's a very active house. We need someone who can keep up!
We need someone to watch the girls one afternoon/evening a week. Recurring gig.

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

Part time sitter for 3 loving and...

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are a family of 5 with a small dog who is mostly caged. Our kids are outgoing energetic and love paying games and doing crafts.

We are looking for the sitter to live on our kids the way they would love on their own. We would love for the sitter to be entertaining is need be.

We are... More

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

Before-care sitter needed!

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

5:30am - 7:30am (flexible)

Two children in need of before care, three days a week. This will be a recurring thing.

Arrive at our home and take children to school three days a week.
Sole responsibility will be to drive the kids to school

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$16–20/hr
Athens, GA • 24 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 • 25 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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$18–22/hr
Greensboro, GA • 18 miles away

Sitter for one energetic 1.5 year old for...

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 06/17

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

we are visiting the lake oconee area for 5 days - staying at the ritz.
we would like someone to help with our toddler june 17-21. We dont need help for the whole day though. we are thinking like maybe like 9-12 and then 4-7 or something like that.
we will be around the whole time. we jsut want... More

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$16–20/hr
Athens, GA • 23 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 • 25 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 • 24 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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$12/hr
Covington, GA • 20 miles away

Sitter needed for 8month old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 8:00am

Nanny/sitter needed for our son. We prefer someone that can come in home. I have a hybrid work schedule and will be home often however I’m not able to keep eyes on him while working. Please message for more details.

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