$20–25/hr
New London, CT • 24 miles away

Occasional sitter for twin baby girls

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

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hello:) we have twin baby girls. They are 3 months old but are preemies so still technically act as newborns. They are very sweet and spend most of their time eating and sleeping.

We are looking for a date night sitter or occasional weekend during the days. Would be feeding the babies and putting... More

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$27–31/hr
Cutchogue, NY • 15 miles away

Looking for a Fun, Reliable Babysitter

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

2:00pm - 6:00pm

We are the Hume family, living in Cutchogue, NY. We have a vibrant 3.5-year-old daughter who loves to explore, play, and learn through activities and classes.
Responsibilities:

• Pick-up and activities: On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays,
• Full-day care: On Thursdays
• Tuesdays we are in the... More

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$15–20/hr
Hampton Bays, NY • 20 miles away

Morning Drop-off for 3 kiddos

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 2:00am

Hello my name is Jackie I am a single parent of 3 boys. Ages 10, 8 and 6 and a 10 year old Golden Doodle that like to rest a alot. We are a very active family. The boys all plays sports after school and I work as much as I can to provide for my beautiful family. We are kind and generous family who... More

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$20–30/hr
Southampton, NY • 14 miles away

Part time sitter for infant and toddler

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 5:00pm

Family of 5 looking for help. Two small children. One 5 month old, one
2 year old.
Family of 5 looking for help. Two small children. One 5 month old, one
2 year old.

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$25–30/hr
Mattituck, NY • 19 miles away

Occasional sitter for an easy 8 month old

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi. I’m an Australian mom looking for a sitter for our 8 month old Max. My husband and I are looking for occasional care for son.
We’d love our sitter to play with Max, feed him his dinner and a bottle and put him to bed at 7:30pm, then be the responsible adult in the house if we are out.
I’m... More

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$23–31/hr
Amagansett, NY • 3 miles away

Occasional Sitter for 3 month old and 4.5...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hello! I have a 3 month old and 4.5 year old. We need occasional help with our baby when we need to be out of the house with our toddler. Also occasional night time sitter to help with bedtime.
Hello! I have a 3 month old and 4.5 year old. We need occasional help with our baby when we need to be out... More

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$27–31/hr
Amagansett, NY • 3 miles away

Need full time nanny for 2 great kids!

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

7:30am - 6:30pm (flexible)

We live in Amagansett and have 2 kids, 4 and almost 2. Our nanny who worked with us for the past 2 years has to move, so we are looking for a full time nanny!
Our kids go to pre school. One goes 9-2 and other 9-12 and then into his nap. Would need help in the morning, then ability to have a break... More

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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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Occasional sitter for twin baby girls

Occasional sitter for twin baby girls

Looking for a Fun, Reliable Babysitter

Looking for a Fun, Reliable Babysitter

Morning Drop-off for 3 kiddos

Morning Drop-off for 3 kiddos

Part time sitter for infant and toddler

Part time sitter for infant and toddler

Occasional sitter for an easy 8 month old

Occasional sitter for an easy 8 month old

Occasional Sitter for 3 month old and 4.5...

Occasional Sitter for 3 month old and 4.5...

Need full time nanny for 2 great kids!

Need full time nanny for 2 great kids!

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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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What career opportunities do I have as a babysitter?

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How do babysitters find jobs?

What are things babysitters do with kids?

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