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.

$14–18/hr
Metairie, LA • 12 miles away

Part-time sitter for two children 6 and 12

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

6:00am - 8:00pm (flexible)

Mother of 2 children ages 6 & 12. New to the country. Jamaican. English speaking. Christian beliefs.
Be with children before n after school when I am at work. Companionship, receive children from school. Ensure children get their meal, help with home work
Flexible since I will be doing shift work

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$27–30/hr
New Orleans, LA • 6 miles away

Looking for Date Night Babysitters in NOLA

2 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 04/26

7:00pm - 11:00pm (flexible)

Hi! My name is Eliza, my husband's name is Thomas and we have two kids (Joseph- age 3) and Lucy (age 3 months).
We are going to be visiting New Orleans for 4 days and are looking for simple night time babysitters.
We are staying at the ACE Hotel in New Orleans.

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$10–18/hr
New Orleans, LA • 9 miles away

Help with Baby & Toddler During Late stage...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

5:30am - 5:30pm

Hi! Mom of 2 and one on the way! a rambunctious but loving 6 yr old boy. And a sweet loving generous baby girl who I had last year.
Drop off and pick ups mainlyy. I am latestage pregnancy
and unable keep up with demands ofthem getting there on time. I’m on Bed rest, basically. To keep... More

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$12–15/hr
New Orleans, LA • 7 miles away

Part time Nanny Needed for Infant

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 3:00pm (flexible)

We are a family of 4 living in New Orleans, Louisiana looking for someone to care for an infant when needed while we work.

Schedule is flexible

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$17–21/hr
New Orleans, LA • 9 miles away

Part-time sitter/after camp driver for 6...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

3:00pm - 6:00pm (flexible)

We are looking for someone to pick up our daughter and bring to other activites after camp over the summer. Days/hours may vary but will pay for 9 hours/weekly minimum.

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$17–25/hr
New Orleans, LA • 6 miles away

One Time Babysitter for 6 y.o. boy

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 04/29

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

One 6 y.o. Boy with a lot of questions and energy. Visiting New Orleans for wife’s birthday
Stay with him at hotel. He enjoys arts, crafts, legos, video games, and playing
Hyatt Regency

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$10–15/hr
Kenner, LA • 18 miles away

Nanny needed for school drop off

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Hello,

My name is Diondra. I have a soon to be 5-year-old named Leiah. In the early morning I need someone respectful and reliable with a good driving record to bring her to school.

Her school is in the neighborhood so no car seat will be given. Her school does not start letting in till 7:30.... More

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$10–13/hr
Belle Chasse, LA • 10 miles away

Sitter for two kids

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

3:00am - 4:00pm (flexible)

Looking for a babysitter for two children. Preferably someone who watches multiple children and has references.

Babysit during work hours, help with worksheets, feed children(children will have a packed lunch)

Early morning 3a-4p
Daily
Will need someone that’s reliable

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$25–29/hr
New Orleans, LA • 7 miles away

Wedding weekend sitter in garden district

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 05/03

4:00pm - 9:00pm (flexible)

We're staying at a hotel in the garden district for three nights and C looking for a babysitter during three wedding events. The times would be Friday evening, Saturday evening, and Sunday morning.

We need a sitter to play with our 10 month old baby, feed him, and help him rest.

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$10–19/hr
Belle Chasse, LA • 10 miles away

Part-time sitter for 2 happy and energetic...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We’re the Gutierrez family we are excited to get to know you and hope to have you as part of our family.

Looking for someone reliable to help while mom is at work, keep them safe, happy and entertained.

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$11–14/hr
Westwego, LA • 11 miles away

Sitter for a 3 yo girl

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We are Dominican, we speak mainly Spanish but I am working on teaching my baby English. We have busy work schedules from mid night to evening/afternoon.

I don’t want to wake my baby up at midnight, so I need someone to stay while she sleeps and then prep and bring her to her school. I may or may... More

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$10–19/hr
Belle Chasse, LA • 10 miles away

part time sitter for a 3 & 5 year old.

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

4:30pm - 8:30pm (flexible)

Hi we are the Gutierrez family, 2 girls ages 3 and 5. just looking for a little extra help.

Need a sitter for after school pick up until I can get off work, help my kids with school work too if needed.

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$17–20/hr
New Orleans, LA • 10 miles away

Part time sitter for two toddlers Uptown

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 4:00am (flexible)

Hello! We are looking for someone to join our family as a stable babysitter! We definitely need help on weekend nights and any time you can give us during the week after 4:30pm.
Play with the girls, feed them dinner, bath time, tidy up play areas, dishes, help organize their areas

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$18–24/hr
Metairie, LA • 11 miles away

Afterschool sitter needed for three sweet...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 5:00am (flexible)

I have three daughters ages 5,7,9. They attend school at a grammar school close to our homes. Me and the girls dad are divorced and we share custody of the children 50/50.
The sitter would need to pick the children up from school every day, bring them to their afterschool activities, and help with... More

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