$10–25/hr
Iowa City, IA • 9 miles away

Part-time sitter for infant boy as needed

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.

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

My husband and I are looking for a sitter for our infant son occasionally while we are at work. It would be for a few days each month. He is vaccinated according to the vaccine schedule. He will need diaper changes/ bottle feeding/ play activities. He is super sweet!

Bottle feeding/ diaper... More

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$10–25/hr
Coralville, IA • 12 miles away

Babysitter Needed for One Elementary Child...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We seek a caring and responsible babysitter for our elementary-aged child, starting on June 12, 2025, with a flexible schedule. The sitter watches the child, engages in fun activities, assists with homework, and ensures safety at all times. Experience with special needs is important, as our child... More

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$15–24/hr
North Liberty, IA • 14 miles away

Part time sitter for a sweet 5 year old girl

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Viv and I live with my sister, (her aunt, Paige) and her dog Gigi. Vivian is an energetic and sweet 5 year old!

Watch Vivian, play with her, feed her, and put her to bed. Listen to the monitor/for viv when she’s sleeping.

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$10–12/hr
Cedar Rapids, IA • 24 miles away

Babysitter Needed for Elementary Child...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

5:30pm - 9:30pm (flexible)

We are looking for a reliable babysitter to care for our elementary-aged child. The job starts on June 23, 2025, with flexible start dates. The schedule is on Mondays from 5:30 PM to 9:30 PM. The babysitter will engage our child in fun activities, assist with homework, and prepare snacks. The... More

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$20–24/hr
Fruitland, IA • 25 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Three...

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We seek a caring babysitter starting on August 13, 2025, for our three preschool-aged children. We specifically need care on days when staff is working at Louisa-Muscatine Schools, but the students are not in session as we both work for the district. We have a 5 year old girl and twin 4 year old... More

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$12–15/hr
Iowa City, IA • 11 miles away

Part time nanny for infant

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

My husband and I are looking for someone to help watch our 2 year old baby.

I will be working from home in the other room, always there to help if needed.

We are looking for someone who can help with playing/singing/entertaining/reading the baby, taking the baby out for a walk in the stroller... More

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$12–15/hr
Iowa City, IA • 11 miles away

Part time nanny for infant

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 6:00am (flexible)

My husband and I are looking for someone to help watch our 2 year old baby.

I will be working from home in the other room, always there to help if needed.

We are looking for someone who can help with playing/singing/entertaining/reading the baby, taking the baby out for a walk in the stroller... More

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Babysitting FAQ

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 infant boy as needed

Part-time sitter for infant boy as needed

Babysitter Needed for One Elementary Child...

Babysitter Needed for One Elementary Child...

Part time sitter for a sweet 5 year old girl

Part time sitter for a sweet 5 year old girl

Babysitter Needed for Elementary Child...

Babysitter Needed for Elementary Child...

Caring Babysitter Needed for Three...

Caring Babysitter Needed for Three...

Part time nanny for infant

Part time nanny for infant

Part time nanny for infant

Part time nanny for infant

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Babysitting FAQ

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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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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