$10–11/hr
Kansas City, MO • 9 miles away

Part time sitter for our 9 month old...

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

One-time

Start date: 05/08

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

Hello, we are the Durassaint family & interested in finding a nanny for our 9 month old daughter .

We are looking for someone that can commit to feeding & changing or child every 2 hours. We are also looking for a very responsible & patient indidvidual.

We are located in Kansas City,MO 64155... More

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$15–18/hr
Riverside, MO • 16 miles away

Part time sitter for 6 month old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 1:00pm

My husband and I are new parents to our baby girl Ella (6 months). We have a fur baby, our German Shepard Zoey. We love the outdoors and are coffee obsessed!(:
We are looking for someone to be with Ella while James is on work calls (he works from home). Take her on walks, play with her, etc. and... More

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$18–26/hr
Kansas City, MO • 12 miles away

Sitting during a wedding

2 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 05/11 - 05/12

6:00pm - 12:00am

Family visiting Kansas City for a wedding. We have a 3 year old and a 1.5 year old.
We are looking for childcare for our toddlers (3 and 1) while we are in town for a wedding.

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$17–21/hr
Kansas City, MO • 14 miles away

Part time for pick and drop off

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

3:00pm - 4:00pm

Looking for nanny to pick up and Drop off

From school and within less than 1 mile
Pick up and drop off kids from school within 1 mile from house to school

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$17–21/hr
Kansas City, MO • 13 miles away

As-needed date night or backup babysitter...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Needing a babysitter for a 3yo and 5yo. This is mainly for date nights/weekends. 5yo has high-functioning autism. Jobs may include dinner (would provide you and children with food), bedtime routine, light picking up. We also have four cats, so must be okay with animals who might cuddle!

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$10–20/hr
Kansas City, MO • 13 miles away

Part-time sitter for one child starting...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I'm a single mom who works from 6 p.m. to 4 a.m. on Wed, Thurs, Fri and Sat. I only have one little boy who is 8 years old.
I just need my sitter to stay in the living room while my son is mostly in his room playing games. He will eat at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. and a snack before bed at 11:30 p.m.. After... More

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$15–25/hr
Kansas City, MO • 20 miles away

Two moms looking for an occasional sitter

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

The summer is coming and even after summer we are 2 moms who have banned together to afford childcare whenever we would like a break or to go out and enjoy ourselves. It would be 1-3 kids at a time 2 girls and one boy. We would love for someone to help us out.

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$18–25/hr
Kansas City, MO • 8 miles away

Regular sitter for three kids; one very...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Family of five, one boy and two girls.
One bulldog
Christian household
Watch and play with kids (6:00-8:30)
Bedtime 8:45-9:00pm
(Oldest can stay up to play)
CPR certified
First aid

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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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Part time for pick and drop off

As-needed date night or backup babysitter...

As-needed date night or backup babysitter...

Part-time sitter for one child starting...

Part-time sitter for one child starting...

Two moms looking for an occasional sitter

Two moms looking for an occasional sitter

Regular sitter for three kids; one very...

Regular sitter for three kids; one very...

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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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What career opportunities do I have as a babysitter?

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How do babysitters find jobs?

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