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.

$21–25/hr
Toms River, NJ • 17 miles away

Part-time sitter for 2 boys

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hello I have 2 children one is almost 4 the other I 6 and a half. They are both boys.
I need someone to watch them on certain nights, and put them to sleep. I have a busy job and need some alone time with my wife.
I live in a three bedroom town house. The boys share a room, and they go to sleep at 9 More

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$20–25/hr
Toms River, NJ • 17 miles away

Transportation help in the morning only

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 10:00am

Hi I’m a single mom of a 7 year old daughter. I live in a single family home with my mom and daughter. I do not have any pets.
I need help with transportation only. I need help with picking her up from home and dropping her off at school in the morning only.

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$14–25/hr
Jackson, NJ • 24 miles away

Part-time sitter for one energetic toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

10:00am - 2:00pm

Friendly 3 yrs old, seeking weekend fun babysitter. No perfume /scents, or smoking as child is very sensitive to perfume.
Play with my daughter while keeping her safe. Feed breakfast and cleanup food after eating
Sat & Sunday- or just Saturday
10-2pm

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$15–20/hr
Beach Haven, NJ • 9 miles away

Sitter needed - no child care expected...

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 10/12

6:30pm - 10:30pm

My family consists of me, my husband and baby Olivia who is 5 months old!

Olivia will be already put to bed. We just need someone to be in the house with her while she sleeps while we go to a wedding welcome party for 2-3 hours.

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$10–17/hr
Brick, NJ • 22 miles away

Part time before care for child

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

6:30am - 8:30am

We are a family of 5.I am a newly divorced parent and need help with my son. I work long hours but really need the before care for my child. Unfortunately the school does not provide that in the mornings and I have to be at my job by 6:30am
Need before care and someone to drive the child. Child goes... More

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$19–24/hr
Barnegat, NJ • Less than a mile

Part time sitter for my 10 month old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00pm - 5:00pm

I also have another daughter who is in school for most of the day but comes home at 4.

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$15–20/hr
Tuckerton, NJ • 12 miles away

full time sitter for outgoing toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

2:00pm - 8:00pm

Hello we are a family of 4 that needs a sitter for a 2 year old.my wife and i work full time
Hi here are a few things we would like for you to do with our son: read to him, color with him go over his shapes colors we have flashcards for that and take him to the park and feed him dinner.
we are... More

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$21–25/hr
Toms River, NJ • 17 miles away

Babysitter for two girls. Ages 9 and 4....

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are an ordinary, friendly family. We have only recently arrived in New Jersey.
Routine babysitting of two girls while mom needs to be away.
It is located next to them.

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$19–26/hr
Brick, NJ • 22 miles away

1 year old

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

babysitting for our 1 year old for occasional nights out

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$17–22/hr
Toms River, NJ • 17 miles away

Part-time Morning & Evening Childcare

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 9:00am

Hello,

My name is Brandi, and I am seeking a reliable sitter to assist me with preparing my children for school in the mornings (Tuesday-Thursday) and driving them to school. I would also need them to be picked up from school (roughly 2:30pm) and taken home and looked after until I arrive (6:30pm). More

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$21–22/hr
Point Pleasant Beach, NJ • 25 miles away

One kind empathetic boy who loves fun and...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 1:00pm (flexible)

It’s just the 3 of us. We have minimal local support and really want a family member to help with our son. He’s easy. Self sufficient. I need to be able to provide more support to our family and we need help to get through the weeks. We require kindness and consistency but most of all absolute... More

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$20–24/hr
West Creek, NJ • 7 miles away

Part- time sitter for 3 toddlers

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

4:00pm - 8:00pm (flexible)

We have 3 toddlers and 1 baby on the way due in feb. We are looking for a reliable sitter that can handle multiple kids and has patience.

Care for 3 toddlers during after school hours starting at 4pm. May only have 2 children while I take 1 to their sports practice during the week. Looking for a... More

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$15–20/hr
Manchester Township, NJ • 14 miles away

Afterschool Sitter for 2 boys

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

3:00pm - 6:00pm (flexible)

We are the Wise family, consisting of myself who works for the county and my husband who is a retired marine. Our family includes two energetic and loving boys, Julian and Julius. We are currently seeking someone to assist with afterschool care for our boys.

I am seeking someone to care for my... More

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$13–25/hr
Toms River, NJ • 17 miles away

Part time sitter for 3 energetic boys

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

7:30am - 5:30pm (flexible)

Looking for an energetic, kind baby sitter for 3 boys ( 8,5,3) one regular day and occasional date nights.

Light housekeeping
Driving kids to and from school\ activities as needed

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How can babysitters make extra money?

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