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.

$17–21/hr
Akron, OH • 18 miles away

Occasional sitter needed for a sweet,...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Single mom with an elementary schooler, looking for a night off once every other week.
Nothing additional needs done around the house. Just hang out with my pumpkin, make sure she's safe and fed and gets ro bed at a reasonable time.

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$10–14/hr
Akron, OH • 9 miles away

Part time sitter for one toddler boy

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi! We are a blended family of three. We currently have a two year old boy and are looking for a sitter!
We only need the sitter every other week, usually between the hours of 4-8/9 just need help putting him to bed and giving him dinner

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$15–17/hr
Akron, OH • 15 miles away

Have energy for a smart, rambunctious...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi! We are a chaotic family of three (plus 2 dogs) that needs help with childcare for our son! both parents work the equivalent of two jobs each, and we often need help managing our lives with our four-year-old.

* be active with our kid
* must love crafts and little old lady dogs
* weekend... More

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$16–20/hr
Canton, OH • 6 miles away

Part time sitter for a unique 10 year old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

2:30pm - 6:30pm (flexible)

I have a 10 year old son who has autism. He’s mostly happy and cheerful but he has his bad days as well. I also have a 16 year old daughter
I just need someone to get him off the boss make him a light dinner and get him situated. Also might need to change him as he isn’t potty trained

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$13–17/hr
Canton, OH • 5 miles away

Monday sitter for two boys in Canton.

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

6:30am - 5:30pm (flexible)

We have two boys; a 3 year old and a 7 year old who is in 1st grade and just needs someone there to get him on and off the bus.

We are looking for a regular sitter on Mondays asap! My husband and I leave by 6:30 AM and we need someone to get the kids up and ready and get the 1st grader on the bus... More

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$12–20/hr
Cuyahoga Falls, OH • 18 miles away

Sitter for 2 sweet children

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 8:00am (flexible)

Hello! We are a family with two children, an infant girl and an a boy toddler.
We would need someone to start at the beginning of January 2025 but would love to have a few trial runs before that.

Daily responsibilities would include:
-Providing care for infant including preparing breast milk... More

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$10–11/hr
Akron, OH • 11 miles away

As needed sitter for two girls

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Need a sitter for days kids are off of school or sick and for the occasional date nights

2 Girls (6,7)

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$10–11/hr
Barberton, OH • 12 miles away

baby sitterfor 2 1?2 year old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 6:00pm

baby sitterfor 2 1?2 year old

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$17–18/hr
Hudson, OH • 24 miles away

Hudson, OH Church Needs Help in Nursery on...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 3:00am

Hudson, OH Church Needs Help in Nursery! Friday Mornings: 9:00am-12:00pm
Paying $17/hr
To book this job, create a profile at https://SitterTree.com

SitterTree is a child care app that connects sitters with child care jobs with families and churches paying $17-$25+/hr, plus tips!... More

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$20–25/hr
Akron, OH • 21 miles away

Morning sitter to help get 2 toddlers...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 2:00pm (flexible)

We have 2 kids. Our daughter is one year old and is currently staying at home, but she will soon go to daycare. Our son is 3.5 yrs old. He goes to preschool. We are both full time working parents with schedules that start pretty early in the morning. Grandma helps us with childcare and school pick... More

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$17–18/hr
Akron, OH • 15 miles away

Part-time sitter for two energetic boys

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hiya My name is Tannita I have 2 boys one is 4 and the other is 6. Both boys attend school and aftercare. They love playing outside making crafts dancing

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$15–20/hr
Kent, OH • 17 miles away

Part time sitter for a 9yr old boy

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

3:00pm - 6:00pm

Hi looking for aftercare for my son that is nine years old. He’s very calm And kind who loves his video game

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$9–15/hr
Akron, OH • 11 miles away

Live in nanny or on call sitter

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Single hard-working mom. And her lovely two children. Mom is busy and so are the little ones .
I’m in need of a live in nanny ( comes with private room & bathroom ) but will accept temporary babysitters

*Sitter (I prefer playing a flat rates, hourly pay is possible if reasonable) is required to... More

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$10–15/hr
Stow, OH • 19 miles away

Babysitter for 2 already sleeping kids....

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00pm - 10:00pm (flexible)

Hi we are the Bassett family! We have 2 boys. Kallan is 3 months old and Jonah is 2 and a half.

We are looking for someone to sit in our house while the boys are asleep and just be present in case of an emergency. No effort from you required. Bring something to do or watch tv until we come home.... More

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