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.

$20–24/hr
Ware, MA • 22 miles away

Part time sitter for children

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

My name is Lee , I have 3 children ages 5 4 and 10 . Looking for a sitter for 2 days for cna classes.
Need sitter for cna class for 4 hours. Kids will be feed and bathed just need for 4 hours.
Ware mass

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$12–16/hr
West Boylston, MA • 19 miles away

Regular Sitter - 8-12 hours a week

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We are a family of 4 (plus our puppy Frankie who is 4months). Greyson is 4 and Henry will be 3 the end of June. The boys are funny, energetic, kind kids who love to play and run around.

Make lunch/snacks, bring the kids outside to play, go on walks to the park or in the neighborhood. Light laundry... More

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$20–25/hr
Rutland, MA • 13 miles away

Part -time sitter for 2 fun loving kids....

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Both of our children have food allergies. It's important that we have someone who is first aid and cpr certified, a bonus would be if we had someone epi -pen trained. We are pretty easy going. Some routine and structure are important.
We are looking for someone to take our kids outside, play games... More

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$10–15/hr
East Brookfield, MA • 23 miles away

Regular sitter 1 day a week for 13 month...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 4:00pm

Looking for nanny/babysitter for 13 month old son only 1 day a week on a permanent basis . Days can fluctuate between Wednesdays or Thursdays . Just need to know ahead of time . Can offer extra days if needed .
1 day a week care needed for 13 month old son on regular basis Wednesday or Thursday.... More

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$22–30/hr
Lunenburg, MA • 17 miles away

ABA Therapist Needed for 8 year old (We...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 2:00am (flexible)

Need an ABA therapist for our son and are taking it into our own hands as companies can't seem to keep workers. We have an AMAZING licensed BCBA to train you completely. Our son is autistic and has ADHD but he is also funny, smart, and affectionate. He loves to read, play games, and be silly. ... More

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$22–26/hr
Ayer, MA • 25 miles away

Part-time sitter for 5 year old and...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are Roy and Amy Young, looking for a sitter for our 5 year old daughter, Kenzie and our good natured dog, Butters.
The sitter would entertain Kenzie before bedtime, put her to bed and let Butters out occasionally.
We're looking for someone to watch Kenzie and Butters occasionally so that we can... More

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$16–18/hr
Athol, MA • 8 miles away

Part-time sitter for energetic and active...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

3:00pm - 5:00pm

We have twin boys who are 7 years old who love to be active outside playing.
We need a sitter to pick themup at school at 3pm and watch them in our home until 5/5:30pm. Our dogs also need to be let out to go to the bathroom. We are also looking for full day help during the week of June 17-21, days... More

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$18–26/hr
Swanzey, NH • 23 miles away

Part-time sitter for two happy littles!

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Hi there! We're a happy and busy group based in North Swanzey, NH. The littles are curious, happy, and full of laughs. We're looking for someone to regularly sit for us, as well as for sitters in the regular rotation for special occasions.
We would love a sitter to play with our two children, work... More

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$19–20/hr
Fitchburg, MA • 14 miles away

All inclusive vacation sitter for two...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I am a single mother of 2 boys. We are going on vacation next week and I need an extra pair of hands.
Help on vacation. Everything will be paid for. I am looking for someone kind funny and helpful.

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$21–25/hr
Townsend, MA • 20 miles away

Part-time sitter for two energetic children

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hello, my name is Greg and my wifes name is Ana. We have 2 sons Nicholas who is 10 and Nolan who is 3. They both are very active and enjoy being outside.
We are looking for someone who would be willing to come and keep them busy on some evenings and weekends to free up some time for ua to be able to... More

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$17–20/hr
Fitchburg, MA • 14 miles away

Part time sitter

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

2:00pm - 7:00pm

Hello! Our son Xander is 7yo. His mom currently works different shifts and would need a sitter to get our son off the bus and watch him at the house until his mom gets home from work

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$22–26/hr
Clinton, MA • 21 miles away

Part-time weekday sitter for 3 kids.

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

8:30am - 3:30pm (flexible)

looking for childcare for our 3 children. Flexible schedule preferred.
School drop off and pick-up when needed for older children will be required.

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$15–25/hr
Worcester, MA • 24 miles away

part-time sitter for one infant 4 months

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 3:00pm (flexible)

need a part-time sitter during morning hours, amount of days per week might vary from 5 days to less. Will provide weeks of notice.

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$20–30/hr
Shirley, MA • 22 miles away

Part-time childcare for our son James (10)...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Hello! My wife and I are searching for childcare for our 2 wonderful children, Briella (3), and James (10)
This would be part-time help 4 afternoons per week. James is dropped off from school right in front of our house by the bus and we would then need assistance picking up our daughter from... More

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