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.

$19–23/hr
Newton, NJ • 10 miles away

Part-time to possible Full-time...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 4:00pm (flexible)

My husband I currently work from home with our 20 month old and soon to be newborn (Due July 2024). We also have a very friendly/well behaved 4 year old golden/shepherd. Looking for a regular sitter/nanny to begin in September/October when i go back to work that can consistently work Tuesday,... More

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$10–13/hr
Analomink, PA • 15 miles away

Part time in my home sitter for 3 year old...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

10:00am - 4:00pm

I work from home. I don't mind if the sitter has to bring their child with them have classes you need to work on hobby I'm all for it. Want to take a nap when baby naps? Watch your favorite shows? I'm all for it!
Need sitter to practice abcs with my 3 year old daughter light potty training my... More

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$14–18/hr
Martins Creek, PA • 19 miles away

Mothers Helper Mondays 9 am - 1 pm for...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 1:00pm

Family of three + a keep to herself cat. Both parents work from home and are looking for someone to help out on Mondays.
Our sitter will be responsible for watching our 13 month old, interacting with, story time, lunch time, putting down for naps (in crib). And keeping busy. Would like to keep the... More

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$12–15/hr
Sciota, PA • 18 miles away

Sitter for two toddlers girl and a boy

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 8:00pm (flexible)

Two beautiful children. I must say they are well behave. Very discipline and fun to be around
Number one I want the children to be safe, meals and not much after that.
My schedule may change when school open in August. I am willing to work with my sitter availability

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$19–23/hr
Clinton, NJ • 23 miles away

Part time sitter for an infant and 8yr old

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

7:30am - 1:30pm (flexible)

Two child family with an 8 year old girl and 2 month old baby boy. The 8 year old is bubbly and energetic but loves her brother and is really helpful and knows a lot about his cues and how to tend to him.
Infant care - feedings and diaper changes. When he is sleeping play a board game with the... More

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$18–19/hr
Analomink, PA • 15 miles away

Resica elementary school area

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

6:30am - 8:30am

My husband and I work during the day. My son is 7 and we have 2 dogs and a cat.
Weee looking for someone that lives in the Resica Elementary school district where my son can catch the bus before and after school
This will be during the school year

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$20–21/hr
Milford, PA • 25 miles away

As needed sitter for two boys

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are a young family new to the area and would love to establish a trusted sitter for our boys!

Provide meal/snack to toddler and feed my infant bottles on schedule. Play, read, and entertain my boys and change diapers when needed.

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$15–35/hr
Chester, NJ • 20 miles away

Thursday and Friday morning help with 2...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Aurora (4) and Athena (10) Thursday and Friday.
Also, we have cats, bunnies and a dog.

Help Thursday and Friday morning getting girls ready for school.
Also, take care of pets.

Chester NJ.
Thursday and Friday morning.

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$20–21/hr
Sparta, NJ • 17 miles away

Part time nanny for two children

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

8:30am - 5:30pm (flexible)

We are looking for a nanny for our 4.5 year old son and our 6.5 year old daughter.

The role includes childcare and light housekeeping (kids laundry weekly, daily vaccum in common areas and unload/load dishwasher, keeping the kids areas neat and organized).

We are looking for Mon-Thu 8:30-5pm... More

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$21–22/hr
Budd Lake, NJ • 12 miles away

Part-Time Sitter for Two Toddlers Girls

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 11:00am

Hello, my name is Myesha and I am a mother of four girls 3, 5, 14, and soon to be 15. My husband has a very demanding job, as I do with work and school.
Assist with oral hygiene and breakfast. Breakfast will always be put together and in the fridge, all you will have to do is heat it unless it is... More

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$19–38/hr
Bloomsbury, NJ • 24 miles away

Part-time sitter for two energetic kids...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Stay at home mother seeking assistance watching children and home. Pet friendly home, so must be comfortable with pets.
Need part time babysitter to help watch children and support as needed.

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$19–23/hr
Washington, NJ • 16 miles away

Part-time sitter for 2 children under 2.

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I have 2 girls, 2 months and 21 months. We have 3 pets as well, 2 cats and one dog.
Change diapers, feed baby a bottle and feed my toddler snacks/meals, play with toddler, put down for naps.
Located in Washington, needed occasionally.

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$20–24/hr
Sparta, NJ • 17 miles away

Early Morning Sitter

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

My name is Nick and I have 2 kids, Maison and Cali. Looking for a little help with our mornings

Looking for someone to help with early morning routine. Waking kids up, helping them get dressed and driving them to school. The schedule would vary every week, sometimes it’s 2 days and sometimes... More

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$17–22/hr
Budd Lake, NJ • 12 miles away

Occasional sitter for two energetic kids

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Family of 4 5 year old son 9 year daughter both birthdays are in July we moved to jersey 3 years ago
Mainly needed for going out to events. Feeding the kids already made food. Entertaining or helping when needed
Would love to have them come to our home so kids can go to bed and they are most... More

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