$17–21/hr
Rochester, NY • 21 miles away

Sitter for energetic toddler and jolly infant

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

6:00pm - 6:00am

Looking for someone experienced and trustworthy

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$17–21/hr
Rochester, NY • 24 miles away

Single mom needs sitter

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Also help get youngest on the bus in the AM/PM until older siblings get home.And some evenings to help prepare dinner.

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$17–21/hr
Rochester, NY • 24 miles away

Weekly Friday sitter for only 3 hours to a...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 3:00am

Just a father/daughter duo working on progressing and living life to our best potential ?
I need someone to watch her and feed her dinner on Fridays for a total of 3 hours until her mother picks herup at 6:30pm
3:30pm - 6:30pm

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$18–25/hr
Rochester, NY • 19 miles away

Morning Help to Get out The Door...PLEASE

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

6:00am - 8:00am

We are a Rochester family with 2 youngins. All of our responsibilities start super early, & just need a little extra "team" to our teamwork. We are a very happy, caring, easy going, & respectful group.
Help the kids get ready. Breakfast, brush teeth & hair, dressed, snack, bag, & a... More

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

Part time sitter for 6 yr old in mornings...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 9:00am (flexible)

Hi,I’m Rob Lewis looking for care for my daughter Braylinn. She’s 6, energetic, & very smart.
I would basically need you to get her on the bus. And/or help her prepare for school. She gets on the bus around 8:55am but I’m usually gone by then. My hours rotate so this would only be on some days.
We... More

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$10–15/hr
Rochester, NY • 21 miles away

Part time for a child of one

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I live with my boyfriend and our son family of 3 we live in a private house
Watch my son while I’m at work all she needs to do is care for him watch him change and feed him most of the time he’s in his room playing watching tv he don’t cry very much just when he needs something

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$15–25/hr
Honeoye Falls, NY • 14 miles away

Part-time nanny for 2 year old girl

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

10:00am - 3:00pm (flexible)

Hi there, we’re a young family who needs a part time nanny a couple of days a week for our 2 year old daughter. Our home also has dogs and cats.

We need someone to sit for our daughter while we both work. One or both of us is typically home as we both work semi remotely. We are currently potty... More

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$10–15/hr
Webster, NY • 20 miles away

Looking for a reliable full time sitter...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Hi! We are a family of 4 with 2 awesome little girls. Our oldest currently attends preschool on Tuesday and Thursday from 9:30-12 and would require drop off and pick up. Our 9 month old is a very happy and easy baby! Dad works for rotor rooter and is scheduled different hours. Mom works for NYS... More

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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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Sitter for energetic toddler and jolly infant

Sitter for energetic toddler and jolly infant

Single mom needs sitter

Single mom needs sitter

Weekly Friday sitter for only 3 hours to a...

Weekly Friday sitter for only 3 hours to a...

Morning Help to Get out The Door...PLEASE

Morning Help to Get out The Door...PLEASE

Part time sitter for 6 yr old in mornings...

Part time sitter for 6 yr old in mornings...

Part time for a child of one

Part time for a child of one

Part-time nanny for 2 year old girl

Part-time nanny for 2 year old girl

Looking for a reliable full time sitter...

Looking for a reliable full time sitter...

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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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How much does it cost for babysitters to use Sittercity?

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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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