$15–16/hr
Bloomington, IN • 14 miles away

One month sitter (Aug 15-Sept 15) for an...

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

Weekly

9:00am - 5:00pm

We are young faculty at Indiana University. We have a daughter that is 2 now.
We need a sitter for one month only, August 15 - September 15. The sitter would spend mornings and afternoons with our daughter, prepare her snacks, and play with her. Our daughter is potty trained and extremely easy. The... More

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$17–21/hr
Bargersville, IN • 22 miles away

Part-time sitter

4 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are a family of 6 who love nature and enjoys spending time together.
Help with care for the younger kids during school hours, laundry and light housekeeping/meal prep for lunch and dinner.
Bargersville, IN. Schedule will be part time during the week. Before 3pm.

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$10–15/hr
Columbus, IN • 15 miles away

Summer NannyColumbus

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

My 10 year old son and 6 year old daughter love to play outside, do arts and crafts, bake, etc! Looking for summer care for them!

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$10–13/hr
Columbus, IN • 19 miles away

Part-time sitter for one energetic boy!

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are a relaxed family. Our son is 4 years old. We are a biracial couple and our son is biracial. My husband is from India. ❤️??

I need a sitter for date nights and possibly while I work. Light housework would be nice too.

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$10–20/hr
Franklin, IN • 22 miles away

Part-time transportation and playtime for...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Very reasonable and routine children. Son age 14 daughter age 4. Very silly and compassionate with each other and others. Yeah they cute but will try to get one over on you so please ask me if your uncertain about anything. Lol
Bring daughter home from headstart help with her homework and read story... More

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$10–13/hr
Columbus, IN • 15 miles away

Help with new born baby and mother

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 4:00pm (flexible)

I work and my wife is a pregnant and need help in my absence. This is going to be our first baby.
Help with new born baby and mother.

Some help with cleaning and meal prep will be required.

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$10–15/hr
Columbus, IN • 19 miles away

Part-time sitter for 1yr old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

New parents looking for a caring and experienced sitter. One day a week with a possibility of more days/hours in the upcoming months.

All we ask is for the sitter to give all their attention onto our curious toddler until mom and or dad can take over.

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$12–15/hr
Bloomington, IN • 14 miles away

Part time sitter (Tues and Thur) need for...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

6:30am - 4:30pm

Family of 5- 6yo, 3yo, 6mo old. Kids love to play outside and be active
Watch and care for our children as if they were their own. Will need sick

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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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Summer NannyColumbus

Summer NannyColumbus

Part-time sitter for one energetic boy!

Part-time sitter for one energetic boy!

Part-time transportation and playtime for...

Part-time transportation and playtime for...

Help with new born baby and mother

Help with new born baby and mother

Part-time sitter for 1yr old

Part-time sitter for 1yr old

Part time sitter (Tues and Thur) need for...

Part time sitter (Tues and Thur) need for...

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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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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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