$10–13/hr
Madison, MS • 8 miles away

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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.

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

My name is Ric. My wife is Anna Margaret and we have 2 daughters Evie (2) and JoJo (1)

Just help with the girls. My wife will be present most days. She just wants to be able to get more done.

We live in Madison

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$15–19/hr
Madison, MS • 8 miles away

Part-time sitter for two energetic toddlers

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We have 2 young children, a boy and a girl. We have a golden retriever.
Provide childcare when daycare is unavailable. Play with our two babies.

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$10–18/hr
Terry, MS • 19 miles away

Part time sitter for a sweet bubbly...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Happy, loving and energetic. We are a family of 3. Me (mom), daughter and our baby (dog)

To pick up my daughter from school and drop her off as well. Some times keep her one weekends

I’m a nurse who lives in Terry. I need a reliable person who I can depend on

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$12–15/hr
Jackson, MS • 4 miles away

Part time care giver to my 7 year old...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Single mom in need of care for my 7 year old daughter for a couple of hours.

Help with vocabulary words and site words. Be able to interact with my daughter.

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$12–15/hr
Jackson, MS • 4 miles away

One child she’s 7 years old. She’s very...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Single mom one child in need of care for my 7 year old. Just for a couple of hours.

What I need help with is helping my daughter with vocabulary words at Least for one hour.

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$13–15/hr
Madison, MS • 8 miles away

Part-time sitter for two children

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I am a teacher and my husband works with AT&T. We have 2 children, Sean and Annabella. They love fun time and going to the park.
I need a sitter to watch them when we have events, or go out. Preparation of light meals and fun with them is great.

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$10–11/hr
Sandhill, MS • 19 miles away

Occasional sitter for 4-8 hours for one...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are a family of 4. Mom dad 1 4 year old 1 11 month old. We’re pretty laid back and easy going. we enjoy fishing. Which is when we will need an occasional baby sitter for the 11 month old.

My 11 month olds name is Asher. He is a very relaxed child. He is advanced for his age. He can walk and feed... More

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$10–15/hr
Brandon, MS • 13 miles away

After School Sitter needed for 2 Girls

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 3:00am

I have 2 Sweet Girls, Madalynn Grace (6) and Baylee Mae (7). My children are potty trained & very well mannered. Both of the girls ride the school bus home each day.
We need someone to watch the girls once they get off the bus @ our home. The sitter will need to make sure kids do homework. That’s... More

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$15–19/hr
Madison, MS • 8 miles away

Part-time sitter for two kids

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I work during the days and the I need someone to watch my kids in the afternoons when my mom can't.

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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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Looking for a little help

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Part-time sitter for two energetic toddlers

Part-time sitter for two energetic toddlers

Part time sitter for a sweet bubbly...

Part time sitter for a sweet bubbly...

Part time care giver to my 7 year old...

Part time care giver to my 7 year old...

One child she’s 7 years old. She’s very...

One child she’s 7 years old. She’s very...

Part-time sitter for two children

Part-time sitter for two children

Occasional sitter for 4-8 hours for one...

Occasional sitter for 4-8 hours for one...

After School Sitter needed for 2 Girls

After School Sitter needed for 2 Girls

Part-time sitter for two kids

Part-time sitter for two kids

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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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How much does it cost for babysitters to use Sittercity?

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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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