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
Reading, PA • 11 miles away

part-time sitter/tutor for 7 year old girl

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I am a single dad of two girls (12 years old and 7 years old). I need help on 7 year old girls math and reading. Occasionally, babysitting is needed when I need to go somewhere.
help on 7 year old girls math and reading. spending time with her like doing art and craft, games, etc.

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$18–22/hr
Reading, PA • 11 miles away

Morning routine and dropoff for 2 girls.

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 3:00am (flexible)

My daughters Winter and Emily are in need of a morning sitter. They both attend autism therapy services throughout the week. Winter enjoys physical play (tickles, hugs, climbing, and being bounced). Emily enjoys singing songs and sharing her love for baby shark.

Pack lunches, wake-up, breakfast,... More

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$17–21/hr
Reading, PA • 11 miles away

Part-time sitter for infant

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

My wife and I live with our 7 month old daughter and our two stepsons, ages 11 and 14, every other week. We like to travel and visit different places.
We are looking for a babysitter to watch our 7 month old daughter while we run errands, or go out on dates.

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$10–14/hr
Pottsville, PA • 17 miles away

Part time sitter

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

1:00pm - 11:00pm (flexible)

Just lookingst optionsRightnow for after matursnty leave. ... .. .
Watch feed and care for child whileim at work. Light cleaningand wash ....

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$13–20/hr
Reading, PA • 11 miles away

Part Time nanny for an adorable 6 month old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:30am - 3:30pm

We are in search of a trustworthy, enthusiastic, playful babysitter who can watch our 6 month old every Tuesday and Wednesday.

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$10–19/hr
Reading, PA • 11 miles away

I looking for someone responsible

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Armani & Giovani 2 boys well behaved they like watching tv and they like to be on YouTube

I need her or him to watch the kids while I’m at work I work 2nd shift

I work from 2:30pm to 10:30 pm

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$12–20/hr
Port Carbon, PA • 17 miles away

Part time baby sitter

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 6:00pm (flexible)

My family is small. I have multiple friendly dogs but they don't need any additional care during the day. My son is a month and a half old so I'm not super concerned about babysitting at the moment.
Just watch my son, change diapers, play with him, watch him, and also importantly speak to him in... More

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$10–11/hr
Womelsdorf, PA • 6 miles away

Nanny for two energenic toddlers

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 5:00pm

I am a mom of two little ones. Starting a new job and need someone to help me attend to my children while on meetings.
Would need to children at my home while I am working at home on meetings.
Schedule

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$14–21/hr
Bowers, PA • 19 miles away

sitter for two kids, dog and cat

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I hate to sound belligerent, but I see no need for this. I'll discuss it with appropriate candidates.
watch my kids for a few hours occasionally. not much to do with them except make snacks. play with the dog
a few miles outside kutztown

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$17–25/hr
Blandon, PA • 13 miles away

Looking for as needed babysitter for one...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are a young couple looking for a babysitter to provide us we date nights at least 2 times a month
We would like the sitter to provide dinner (depending on the time) and bedtime routine

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$10–15/hr
Monocacy Station, PA • 23 miles away

Looking for occasional baby sitter for 6...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hello, I’m a mom of two boys. Looking for care for my son who has autism. Looking for a patient loving sitter who is reliable too.
Watch my son and keep him entertained outside or activities. He loves art and always keeping busy.
Douglassville area to pick him up off bus or willing to drive him to... More

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$17–21/hr
Reading, PA • 11 miles away

Part time sitter for one soon to be one...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Hi we are first time parents of one baby boy. Our daycare will be closing in September and we are looking for someone to watch our 9 month old. I currently work night shift as a nurse while my husband works days at Mack trucks. So there is a time gap where no one is home to take care of him 2 days a... More

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$14–15/hr
Robesonia, PA • 7 miles away

PART-TIME CREATIVE SITTER for 2 toddlers

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

7:30am - 4:30pm (flexible)

Our family has 5 kids. We need a sitter to help with our 2 youngest kids that are 14 months old. Our older children are school age and good helpers.
Bottle feed, make snacks, play with our twins- easy but important tasks
We live in Robesonia on a quiet street. Our schedule varies.

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part-time sitter/tutor for 7 year old girl

part-time sitter/tutor for 7 year old girl

Morning routine and dropoff for 2 girls.

Morning routine and dropoff for 2 girls.

Part-time sitter for infant

Part-time sitter for infant

Part time sitter

Part time sitter

Part Time nanny for an adorable 6 month old

Part Time nanny for an adorable 6 month old

I looking for someone responsible

I looking for someone responsible

Part time baby sitter

Part time baby sitter

Nanny for two energenic toddlers

Nanny for two energenic toddlers

sitter for two kids, dog and cat

sitter for two kids, dog and cat

Looking for as needed babysitter for one...

Looking for as needed babysitter for one...

Looking for occasional baby sitter for 6...

Looking for occasional baby sitter for 6...

Part time sitter for one soon to be one...

Part time sitter for one soon to be one...

PART-TIME CREATIVE SITTER for 2 toddlers

PART-TIME CREATIVE SITTER for 2 toddlers

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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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What are things babysitters do with kids?

How can babysitters make extra money?

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