$15–18/hr
Houston, TX • 19 miles away

Occasional babysitter for 7 month girl,...

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

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

My wife and I work from home, so we are generally here with our 7 months old daughter.

We have upcoming events, some on the calendar already, and some events we will only have short notice. We’ve been missing these, but it would be nice to have someone to call to see if they could be available... More

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$19–23/hr
Houston, TX • 23 miles away

A French babysitter for a five year old girl

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

11:00am - 4:00pm

A family of four, two kids. The babysitter will be assisting only one. A five year old girl
Need a French nanny to help improve my kid language skills. My kid is a beginner

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$10–13/hr
League City, TX • 13 miles away

Sitter for a 15month old.

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are a family of three looking to hire help for mom during the day with a 15month old.

Looking for help to entertain my boy, prepare his meals, feed him and take him on walks.

Looking for someone who is flexible and dependable to help 3-5hrs per day on some days of the week and on an as... More

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$15–18/hr
Houston, TX • 17 miles away

Part time for three energetic boys

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

My family of 3 boys is very energetic , loving ,and fun .
From ages 2 - 3 month a new baby boy !

What iam looking for in a sitter is someone who is energetic an ongoing to there needs .they love the play and sleep and of course eat .

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$11–18/hr
Houston, TX • 12 miles away

Part-time sitter for one toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

10:00am - 3:00pm

Just take care of my toddler while my wife works from home

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$19–23/hr
Houston, TX • 19 miles away

Need sitter for May 6 - 10th, 8:00 am -...

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 05/06

12:00am - 4:00am

I'll be in Houston visiting a friend for a week from May 6 - 10, and need a sitter M-F from 8 am - 12:00 pm each day.
Just spend time with my 4 year old, no screen time. Maybe take her outdoors or to the pool.
Will be at a house in West U.

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$15–18/hr
Houston, TX • 25 miles away

Part time sitter for my pumpkin

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I am a therapist and currently a one parent household until my husband comes, but even when he comes, I just need a sitter so we can do things like date nights and when I travel overnight, I need someone to be here.
Typically, I’m just requiring for you to be engaging in the activities that have... More

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$12–20/hr
League City, TX • 13 miles away

Occasional Sitter Needed

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 1:00am (flexible)

Occasional sitter needed for 2 kids. I'm a stay at home mom who needs someone to watch my children when I have appointments to attend. My 8 year old son is homeschooled so he's home during the day and I have a 15month old as well.
We have one mini schnauzer, so you must be comfortable with dogs.... 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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Occasional babysitter for 7 month girl,...

Occasional babysitter for 7 month girl,...

A French babysitter for a five year old girl

A French babysitter for a five year old girl

Sitter for a 15month old.

Sitter for a 15month old.

Part time for three energetic boys

Part time for three energetic boys

Part-time sitter for one toddler

Part-time sitter for one toddler

Need sitter for May 6 - 10th, 8:00 am -...

Need sitter for May 6 - 10th, 8:00 am -...

Part time sitter for my pumpkin

Part time sitter for my pumpkin

Occasional Sitter Needed

Occasional Sitter Needed

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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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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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