$18–22/hr
Beacon, NY • 16 miles away

Part-time Tue/Thu sitter for 4 month old -...

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.

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 8:00am

We're a family of 4 with a newborn/infant boy (our 2nd) that will be 4 months old at the time we need to start some part-time child care coverage. Dad (me) will be primarily on parental leave during this time frame, but needs two predictable afternoons a week to maintain my business. Both parents... More

See Full Job Details

$20–24/hr
Kingston, NY • 15 miles away

As needed sitter for our 4-year old daughter

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are looking for a babysitter as needed for our daughter who just turned 4 in February.
She is friendly, smart and very talkative. She is super well behaved especially for people who aren't her parents :) We will likely need you just once or twice a month, but occasionally more often.
You may... More

See Full Job Details

$20–24/hr
Kingston, NY • 15 miles away

Part-time sitter (around 27 hours per...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

10:30am - 5:30pm

Hi! My daughter Freya is just over 6 months old and my husband Nate and I live in Kingston. Looking for a part time nanny as I return to work.
Care for our daughter with some light housework / laundry, but main priority of course is focusing on Freya :)

My husband and I both work remotely but work... More

See Full Job Details

$21–29/hr
New Paltz, NY • 5 miles away

One-time sitter for two young kiddies

2 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 06/07 - 06/08

5:00pm - 12:00am (flexible)

We sre a family visitig for a wedding. Two sweet kiddies (who are cousins). A 5 year old boy and 2year old girl.
Bedtime, playtime, while we are at the rehearsal dinner on 6/7 and wedding 6/8
New Paltz, NY.

See Full Job Details

$15–18/hr
Fishkill, NY • 13 miles away

Partime sitter 1 girl 1 boy

2 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 04/27

12:00am - 7:00am (flexible)

My little girl 5 my boy just gone 1 year never had sitter before so they be bit shy

Put them to bed they be feed and washed before i go

See Full Job Details

$12–20/hr
West Point, NY • 23 miles away

Morning Sitter for Sweet Toddler

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 06/03

6:00am - 9:00am

We are moving to West Point in May and are looking for an early-morning sitter for our two-year-old son, Rowan. He is a happy, playful boy who adores being outside, "reading" books, and being silly. Responsibilities would include feeding him breakfast and playing with him while Mom gets in a... More

See Full Job Details

$18–22/hr
Campbell Hall, NY • 23 miles away

Part time sitter for 17 month old twin boys

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 5:00am (flexible)

Looking for someone to watch my 17 month old twin boys starting in April in Campbell hall ny.
One parent will be in the house at all times, working from home. you won't be completely on your own, but we will expect that you handle all feeding, care, and play with our two boys.
You will need to be... More

See Full Job Details

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?

Babysitting jobs in your area

Find a Babysitting Job in Highland, NY

Part-time Tue/Thu sitter for 4 month old -...

Part-time Tue/Thu sitter for 4 month old -...

As needed sitter for our 4-year old daughter

As needed sitter for our 4-year old daughter

Part-time sitter (around 27 hours per...

Part-time sitter (around 27 hours per...

One-time sitter for two young kiddies

One-time sitter for two young kiddies

Partime sitter 1 girl 1 boy

Partime sitter 1 girl 1 boy

Morning Sitter for Sweet Toddler

Morning Sitter for Sweet Toddler

Part time sitter for 17 month old twin boys

Part time sitter for 17 month old twin boys

Other Care Types

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?

Babysitting jobs in your area

Top cities

By state

Find a Babysitting Job in Highland, NY

Refine Results

Other Care Types

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?

Babysitting jobs in your area

Top cities

By state