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.

$10–22/hr
Sparta, NJ • 19 miles away

Sitter to help watch baby during party

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 12/14

2:00pm - 9:00pm (flexible)

Looking for a babysitter for our 1 year old daughter for the day. We are having a holiday party and will need help with the baby.

Watch baby during Christmas party. We will be around just need someone to play with her

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$20–25/hr
Newton, NJ • 13 miles away

Part-time sitter for two toddlers. Very...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

My name is Jimmie Rivera and i have two lovely girls who are 3 and 2. Looking for someone to watch them and play with them. They love being outside on nice days. And movies on raining days
Nap time, diaper changing, toilet training, preparing meals for the kids, reading books, bath time,

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$21–25/hr
Landing, NJ • 24 miles away

Babysitter for a 2 year old boy needed.

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I have a 2 year old son I need a sitter for on weekends. Both my husband and I work during the week so on the weekends we need to run errands or sometimes do further work for our jobs.
My son is 2 so I need someone who is good with play, diapers, snacks and naps.
This would be twice a month for a... More

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$21–25/hr
Andover, NJ • 17 miles away

Part-time sitter for two energetic toddlers

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

It’s just me and my wife, my son is 5 my daughter is 3. We have a dog. He is a golden retriever, well behaved.
Watch the kids and put them to bed so we can have date nights. We’ll have food already prepared to feed them.

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$13–22/hr
Analomink, PA • 16 miles away

Part-time sitter for 5 children that can...

5+ children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are a Christian family we believe in Jesus Christ and we are a big loving family
To teach kindness sharing and love respect and to have fun cleaning up after themselves
Tues weds thursday

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$21–30/hr
Newton, NJ • 13 miles away

Part-time weekly sitter for two energetic...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 4:00pm (flexible)

Looking for a sitter who would tag team my mom. I have two fun energetic boys one is 1 and the other is 3. We also have three dogs, friendly, but energetic.
Ideally help with the boys with my mom. Outside time snack lunch and nap. Sometimes light laundry and just cleaning up after meal times. Monday... More

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$18–22/hr
Bangor, PA • 24 miles away

Part time sitter for 4 month old baby

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 5:00pm

We are a fun, loving, love to travel family . I work as a nurse and my husband works full time. I have a 4 month old daughter and a 6 year old boy currently.
Care for my 4 month old daughter and 6 year old son. Must be able to get my 6 year old on and off the bus stop at end of driveway
Must be... More

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$12–18/hr
Unity House, PA • 3 miles away

Part time babysitter for two children

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 7:00pm

2 children one child is home and other needs to be picked up from school. Hours differ Monday thru Thursday
Pick up and drop off to school. Nap time for my 2 year old and meals through out the day

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$18–25/hr
Vernon, NJ • 23 miles away

Ski Trip Baby Sitting

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Family of 6, looking for help with 3-year old twins so that Mom and Dad can ski with older kids. Staying on the Mountain at Mountain Creek. We will be in the area for multiple weekends this winter and would love to find someone willing to do other dates as well. For now, we are looking for help on... More

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$19–20/hr
Unity House, PA • 3 miles away

Looking for a great babysitter.

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

I’m a busy mom with 3 kids,
Two teenager boys and a 3 year old girl.
Need help with my 3 year old.
I would like to have someone there around 5:30pm to pick up my daughter from daycare and bring her home. Some days a little meal for dinner
Monday-Friday 5:30pm-7:30pm
Saturday and Sunday 11am-7pm More

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Sitter to help watch baby during party

Sitter to help watch baby during party

Part-time sitter for two toddlers. Very...

Part-time sitter for two toddlers. Very...

Babysitter for a 2 year old boy needed.

Babysitter for a 2 year old boy needed.

Part-time sitter for two energetic toddlers

Part-time sitter for two energetic toddlers

Part-time sitter for 5 children that can...

Part-time sitter for 5 children that can...

Part-time weekly sitter for two energetic...

Part-time weekly sitter for two energetic...

Part time sitter for 4 month old baby

Part time sitter for 4 month old baby

Part time babysitter for two children

Part time babysitter for two children

Ski Trip Baby Sitting

Ski Trip Baby Sitting

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Looking for a great babysitter.

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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?

How can babysitters make extra money?

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