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.

$15–20/hr
New Bedford, MA • 16 miles away

Babysitter wanted so i can take my wife...

2 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 08/03

3:30am - 7:30pm (flexible)

Just me,my wife, our 10 month old daughter and 4 year old son. They are a wild lil pair

Watch them, change them, entertain them and keep them safe and fed. Nothing crazy.

Its my wifes birthday August 3rd. We want to go see a movie and out to eat. We are not 100% sure when the movie times are yet... More

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$18–23/hr
Kingston, MA • 24 miles away

Part-time sitter needed for two older...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Two children, 13 year old boy and 9 year old girl. Looking for a responsible and active sitter to be with them when I must go to work.
Sitter needed for 2-3 hours on Wednesday evenings, and 2-3 hours on Saturdays mid/late morning. Monitor activities, take to and from play places, as needed sick care... More

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$23–34/hr
Chilmark, MA • 23 miles away

Sitter needed for a few date nights while...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hello! We are visiting the vineyard Aug 26-Sept 7 and would love a few date nights and maybe even help during a day or two. We have one awesome fun four year old boy.
A few date nights would be great! We need someone to hang out with our 4 year old son, feed him dinner, put him to bed. The house is... More

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$23–27/hr
Edgartown, MA • 19 miles away

Sitter needed for family vacation on...

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi! We’ll be on vacation in Martha’s Vineyard August 3-10th. We could use another adult for help with beach trips etc. there are 3 kids age 4-6, very friendly and cute.

Sitter must have own transportation. We’d need help on the beach, help with snacks, playtime, etc. another set of hands and eyes... More

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$18–23/hr
Middleboro, MA • 21 miles away

Occasional sitter needed for appts coverage.

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hello , looking for flexible hours for medical appts that I cannot bring my child to. And also cross over coverage 3-4 hours between jobs on occasion.
My son is 13 months and he's a great little guy. He would need some snacks and maybe a meal, which would be provided.

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$20–24/hr
West Wareham, MA • 11 miles away

Date night babysitter for 3 little girls

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We have 3 children, Ava is 2, Emma is 6 and Alaina is 10. We are looking for a sitter for date nights.
Make meals as needed, play with the children, watch them when they play outside and put them to bed.
Schedule would be every friday night into Saturday morning.

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$19–23/hr
New Bedford, MA • 16 miles away

Every other weekend and morning transport...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 10:00am

3 fun energetic kids
Needs constant entertainment
I'm a cna so no set schedule during the week I just need someone to get them to camp and daycare
This weekend full day care just keeps them safe and entertained and make lunch

They don't require much
I'm in New bedford i this weekend I just... More

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$15–30/hr
East Falmouth, MA • 6 miles away

Occassional weekends/evenings for 3 kind,...

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are in need of someone for this weekend, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday 7/19-21, midafternoon until late each night.

We are seeking an occasional sitter for our 3 boys on weekends/evenings so Mom & Dad can have a night out and/or manage errands. The boys play well together and enjoy art, music,... More

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$20–24/hr
New Bedford, MA • 16 miles away

Make sure the baby is clean and eating...

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hello those is the gomez family we lpve to spend tome on the pool and go for ice cream

Take well care of the kids wife is aways for s mouth amd i cant miss work

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$20–24/hr
Plymouth, MA • 15 miles away

Thursday 9am - 12pm sitter for 3 month old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 3:00am

Hello! My husband and I have a 2 year old toddler, a 3 month old baby, and a friendly 8 year old hound dog. We live in Plymouth, MA (Cedarville).
We need a regular babysitter every Thursday morning for a few hours starting August 1st. The toddler will be at daycare so care is only needed for the... More

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$20–24/hr
Plymouth, MA • 15 miles away

Part time sitter for energetic toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Family of 3 with 2 dogs that enjoys familyactivitiesandgoing on vacation
Spend time with my daughter after school and have fun with her while also enjoying themselves
Live in Manomet.

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$23–27/hr
Edgartown, MA • 19 miles away

Nighttime sitting for 3 great kids.

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Family of 5, children ages 2,5,7. Need periodic babysitting throughout the summer. Typically at night.
Feed the kids dinner, clean up, read them stories and put them to bed.

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$20–24/hr
Plymouth, MA • 15 miles away

Morning and evening sitter for single mom...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 4:00am

Single mom of 2 relocated back to MA from San Diego. I have a 4 almost 5 yr old boy, and 9 yr old girl.
I work in Boston @ 7a so I would need someone to get there by 5:30. Wake/ gets the kids ready for school and transport them there.
If agreeable for one person, to keep it consistent, I'm also in... More

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$18–25/hr
Marstons Mills, MA • 11 miles away

Morning Drop-off Help for Toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 1:00am

High school teacher and firefighter with a toddler turning 3 in October, a new baby due in January, and a young Golden Retriever.
We are seeking a nanny to help with getting out the door to do morning drop offs and open to availability for occasional date nights. Sitter would need to arrive... More

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