$18–22/hr
Baldwinsville, NY • 20 miles away

Needed 3 days of the week

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

3:00pm - 7:00pm

We are a family of 5 with one fur child. My husband works at Syracuse University. I'm a full time graduate student at Syracuse University as well. I have two daughters, 6 and 8 and a 1yr old boy
Mainly attending to my toddler needs, light house cleaning. Just making sure kids are cleaning after... More

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$15–19/hr
Groton, NY • 25 miles away

Most have energy and like animals

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

2 boys (8 and 7) love computer games, reading and making a mess.
1 golden retriever and 2 cats that are all very friendly.
Look after the boys for when we need to go out without them. Mostly it will be after school or evenings possibly stick a pizza in the oven.

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$13–16/hr
Liverpool, NY • 23 miles away

It is about 10-12 hours needed assistance

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 04/27

9:00am - 10:00pm (flexible)

Family traveling and need babysitting assistance , please reach out if you are in the area

Family travelling and looking for about 10-12 hours of babysitting in Syracuse ny

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$17–18/hr
Liverpool, NY • 23 miles away

Sitter for very active toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

My husband and I are looking for a sitter for our 3 1/2 yr old son, Caleb, on an as needed basis.
Keep our very active boy out of trouble. Possibly prepare meals and/or snacks. We have an equally as active 2 year old pitbull who is very friendly but likes to jump.
We live in a quiet neighborhood in... More

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$13–15/hr
Syracuse, NY • 23 miles away

one day sitter for one toddler

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 04/27

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

want someone who can watch a 1 year old for few hours she is so friendly
give her snacks and diaper change while i attend the conference meeting

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$10–16/hr
Syracuse, NY • 21 miles away

Part-time sitter for two energetic toddler...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

my fiancé and me are parents to two beautiful boys. Jay (2years old) and Noah (1 year old).
We are looking for a sweet and kind sitter to watch over the 2 boys. Prepare small snacks and meals and put to them to bed.

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$15–19/hr
Liverpool, NY • 23 miles away

I need a part time sitter for my...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I have my granddaughter living with me temporarily and I need some help with picking up at daycare, watching her some nights and one weekend night.
I would need Ella picked up at daycare and brought home and stay with her until I get home. Occasionally a weeknight and one night on the weekends.... More

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$10–15/hr
Syracuse, NY • 23 miles away

3 x week babysitter needed for 6 yr old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 9:00am (flexible)

Seeking childcare for 6 yr old from june 8th-july 1st.More hours may be available depending on need.
Watch the child, play with him, engage in safe and fun activities. No need for housekeeping. Email resume with brief intro to

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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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Needed 3 days of the week

Needed 3 days of the week

Most have energy and like animals

Most have energy and like animals

It is about 10-12 hours needed assistance

It is about 10-12 hours needed assistance

Sitter for very active toddler

Sitter for very active toddler

one day sitter for one toddler

one day sitter for one toddler

Part-time sitter for two energetic toddler...

Part-time sitter for two energetic toddler...

I need a part time sitter for my...

I need a part time sitter for my...

3 x week babysitter needed for 6 yr old

3 x week babysitter needed for 6 yr old

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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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