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.

$12–15/hr
Bath, ME • 9 miles away

Occasional day sitter for 4 year old

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

My son Solomon is 4 years old. He lives with me and his grandmother in Bath.
Supervise my 4 year old son. He has some days off from school that our alternate child care person is not available. Morning to mid afternoon.
Solomon goes to pre-k and I work during those hours. Looking for a sitter for... More

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$17–20/hr
Auburn, ME • 16 miles away

Part-time sitter for one 4.5 y/o energetic...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:30am - 12:30pm (flexible)

Pre-K age boy. He is 4.5 years old ( he will be five years old in December), fully potty trained, has a big imagination, loves to be outside, and loves playing! Attends Pre-K at Fairview Elementary School 4 days a week, 12:20-2:50 p.m.
Childcare at our home from 8:30 am T, Th, and F includes school... More

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$18–22/hr
Portland, ME • 24 miles away

Reliable ad hoc sitter for two energetic boys

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Our Portland-based family can be described as fun, outdoorsy, and welcoming. Two boys and a dog make for a lot of activity, and we'd welcome an extra set of loving hands.
We're looking for help with after work hours so we can get a break with the dinner/bath/lunchbox prep.
Flexibility for the... More

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$19–20/hr
Yarmouth, ME • 15 miles away

Part-time sitter for sweet 4 year old.

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:30pm - 5:30pm (flexible)

We are a family of three with one 4 year old daughter, who is in preschool every morning. We enjoy the outdoors, reading, and spending time with family and friends. We look forward to speaking with you!
We are looking for after school care for our daughter two days a week, ideally Tuesday and... More

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$12–15/hr
Bath, ME • 9 miles away

Before & After School Care for one boy...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

I work as a corrections officer in South Portland and need to leave for work before the before/after school program opens and don’t arrive back home until after it closes.

Get on bus or to school in the AM
Light housework
Get off the bus or from school in the afternoons until I can arrive home... More

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$18–22/hr
Topsham, ME • Less than a mile

Part-time afternoon sitter for 2...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hey, We are the Gonsior family! Working Mom and Dad, 2 kids and a sweet little dog.
Look for someone to help get the Kids on track right after getting home from school. Basically help them grab a snack and get started on homework or some days get ready for sports practice until one of the parents... More

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$18–20/hr
Portland, ME • 24 miles away

Part-time Sitter/Nanny for Infant

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

11:00am - 3:00pm (flexible)

My husband and I are looking for a regular part-time sitter/nanny for our sweet 7 week old daughter. The position would be to cover hours we are unable to provide care. I work from home and would be available if needed. We also have two very friendly, small dogs, but they would be with me during the... More

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$19–20/hr
Harpswell, ME • 9 miles away

After school part time sitter for 3 kiddos...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

2:30pm - 5:30pm

3 kiddos and 2 dogs. Kids are in 4th, 2nd and pre-k. I work out of the home and my husband works from home.
We need someone to pick our kids up from the bus stop and preschool, prepare snacks, get them started on tutoring on certain days and hang out/play with them after school
In Harpswell close... More

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$15–20/hr
Cumberland Center, ME • 17 miles away

Part-time sitter for one energetic...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Recently moved to Maine, both parents working full-time, looking for an occasional babysitter to lend a hand with our curious & energetic toddler while we get settled. May continue into future babysitting opportunities.
Watch over our boy for 5-8 hours (estimate) at our house while we get settled. ... More

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$18/hr
Cumberland, ME • 17 miles away

Help us have an occasional date night!

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are relatively new to Cumberland and are looking for an occasional sitter for our (almost) 5 year daughter. She is a lot of fun, she loves coloring, crafts, watching movies and playing games.

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$17–25/hr
Edgecomb, ME • 19 miles away

Occasional sitter for sweet infant

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We love the outdoors, dancing around to good music, and playing with our cats and dogs!
Look after our little one with attentive care. She was born in June 2023, so she's little!
As of now we'll need occasional date-night coverage - In the future we might be interested in a nanny-share with a few... More

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$20/hr
Portland, ME • 24 miles away

Occasional babysitter needed

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi, we are seeking an occasional babysitter for our 5-year-old son who is starting kindergarten next week. My wife and I are hoping to get a babysitter for occasional weekends and after school. Thank you!

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$18–27/hr
Portland, ME • 25 miles away

Babysitter for 1yo and 5yo - one evening...

2 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 10/05

6:00pm - 11:00pm (flexible)

Visiting Portland and would like to find a babysitter for an evening- would either be at an Airbnb or hotel room

We’d likely have babysitter give them dinner, get ready for bed, play, read.

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$12–20/hr
Portland, ME • 25 miles away

Portland Maine - babysitter for 2 kids

2 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 10/14 - 10/15

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

We are looking for someone to babysit our 4 and 1.5 years old in downtown Portland

We need someone to babysit 2 kids (4 and 1.5 years old) Feed the kids dinner, clean them up after and put them to bed

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