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.

$16–18/hr
Absecon, NJ • 12 miles away

Part time Nanny for 6 y/o flexible days...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 2:00pm (flexible)

We are looking to have someone come 3x a week to hang with our daughter while my husband and I can get some things done. Hours and days are extremely flexible. Preferably 2 x during the week and 1x on the weekend.

You can make your own schedule and change as needed.
Play with and entertain our 6... More

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$19–23/hr
Atlantic City, NJ • 17 miles away

Needing a sitter for 1 infant, 2 toddlers...

4 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 07/03 - 07/04

8:00pm - 2:00am (flexible)

I have a 4 month old boy who is the best baby always smiles he’s formula fed and in diapers
A 1 and half year old girl who is in diapers
A 2 and half year old girl in diapers and a
5 year old girl who is smart and a great help

Feed burp and change baby’s diapers and put the bed
Give the kids snacks... More

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

Looking for a responsible sitter for a few...

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 07/02

6:30am - 9:30pm

Hello
looking for a sitter while in town for dinner. We are staying at a hotel nearby.
play games with my five year old and keep him entertained. He maybe sleeping we have a lot of activities planned that day.

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$15–18/hr
Minotola, NJ • 13 miles away

Part-time/full-time sitter for 2...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 10:00am (flexible)

I have an 8 year old daughter and a 6 year old son.

I have 2 dogs, one is a full bred German Sheppard and the other is a lab/heeler mix

My work schedule will be starting off pretty simple , Monday - Friday. Sometime in July/August, I will be working night shift and need a sitter during certain... More

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$10–18/hr
Williamstown, NJ • 18 miles away

Part time sitter for a beautiful 7yr old...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

My name is Jessica. I have recently moved down here from up north. I got transferred down here because me and my fiance are building our dream house. We are both have a very hectic schedule and we need someone that would help us occasionaly only because i only work 3days a week (12hrs).
i have a... More

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$15–25/hr
Margate City, NJ • 14 miles away

Occasional Nanny/Full Day Infant Care

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi! We are looking for someone to watch our son on Occasional weekdays over the summer. Most weeks will be 1-2 days. It will be most Fridays during the summer, occasionally other days of the week as well. He's 10 months old and responsibilities will include making and giving bottles, feeding lunch,... More

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$15–20/hr
Egg Harbor Township, NJ • 8 miles away

Mother’s Helper for 17 month & 2 month old

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 1:00pm (flexible)

Looking for a mother’s helper (flexible schedule) until August when mom returns to work from maternity leave. After that would be interested in 15-20 hours a week (afternoons & evenings), mom works from home.

We have a 17 month old and 2 month old. We have a dog who barks a lot at first, but warms... More

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$17–21/hr
Woodbine, NJ • 13 miles away

Toddler Alex

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:30am - 4:30pm (flexible)

I live with my mother in law Judy, whom usually watches our Son Alexander. Me and my Husband, Also Alex work a lot
During the week. We need some help as In law has increased her work shifts
I just need my son to have fun being a little boy to use his senses and learn how to be a boy. ? Includes... More

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$15–20/hr
Absecon, NJ • 12 miles away

Babysitter needed during week 4hrs a day. ...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

New family of a baby girl named Valentina.
Mother works from home but needs assistance when in meeting/telework

Just prepare bottles/food for Valentina
Valentina is very affectionate and fun to be with. Happy and healthy(no medical issues/conditions)
Easy to care for and loves to play with... More

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$24–32/hr
Millville, NJ • 18 miles away

Part-time flexible sitter 2x’s a week...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Single mom with two little ones. I work from home but need to perform some meetings and in person visits that require a sitter.
Watch newborn and toddler. Prepare activities, have fun and stay safe. Prepare snacks and meals as needed (reimbursed for any out of pocket costs)
Need a sitter minimum of... More

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$18–22/hr
Hammonton, NJ • 13 miles away

Occasional sitter for seven-month-old

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi! We are the Kases - Colleen, Brooke, and our seven-month-old Albert. We also have two small and friendly dogs, Leslie and Moira.
We are looking for a sitter to watch our son a few nights a month while we go on date nights. You will usually play with Albert for a little, do his bedtime routine,... More

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$18–22/hr
Oceanville, NJ • 14 miles away

Part time sitter

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

My daughter Margeaux is two and a half. Looking for an occasional sitter.
Watch her so we can go out. First meet her to get introduced. Help with bed time.

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$10–22/hr
Mays Landing, NJ • Less than a mile

Part-time Mothers Helper for infant son

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I am a first time mom with a 4month old son. I have 2 dogs and chickens. I work from home
I am looking for someone to watch my son while I work. Play with him, feed him, put him down for naps and take him for walks.
My schedule is flexible. I only need someone a couple of hours at least twice a... More

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$17–21/hr
Vineland, NJ • 16 miles away

Nanny to pick them up from the bus stop

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

4:00pm - 5:00pm

My name is Frances Guzman I’m a mommy of two boys one 9 and other 4 . My 4 years old is autistic
Pick them up from a bus stop at 4pm I get out at same 4 I will be there at 4:15 pm
The bus stop is a cedar crest villages on the entrance

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