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.

$13–15/hr
East Palestine, OH • 24 miles away

Part time sitter for two energetic boys.

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We are a family of four! Dedicated to God first, family, and fitness. my husband and I both work full time (me remotely) and are looking for someone to come in the afternoons a few days a week to spend time with our kiddos while we work.
Spend time with the boys while I work from home. Help them... More

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$18–22/hr
Beaver Falls, PA • 23 miles away

Summer Sitter for 7 year old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 5:00pm (flexible)

One 1st grader- parent starting new work from home job- needing summer daytime care- flexible hours
Will need to be able to get child to a local day camp a few days a week and watch from our home the others

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$18–18/hr
Aliquippa, PA • 18 miles away

Part-time sitter for 2 energetic toddler...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 10:00am (flexible)

2 boys- 3 years old and 19 months, that love to play and have fun!!
Hi there! We are in need of a sitter while I go back to work part time. We're looking for someone to interact with the boys; play with them, take them on walks, make them meals, put them down for naps and possibly bed time.
My... More

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$19–20/hr
Beaver Falls, PA • 23 miles away

Sitter to help with morning before school...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

7:30am - 8:30am

There are 3 kids ages 5, 7, and 9. We also have 2 dogs, one is very large. Both dogs are friendly.

I am looking for someone to get the children on (and possibly off) the bus every day. I may also need M-F daylight care for the month of August. We can discuss pay if interested.

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$18–20/hr
Baden, PA • 23 miles away

Nanny with experience

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

8:30am - 3:30pm

2.5 year old who needs an active VERY ACTIVE adult playmate, 7 year old who needs prompting for online school
Keep things neat and tidy, dishes done up, toys picked up but no extensive cleaning. Lots of structured play and activities in house. Will need to prompt 7 year old for Subject changes in... More

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$15–21/hr
Beaver Falls, PA • 23 miles away

Occasional sitter for party of 3 crazy boys.

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

3 boys ages 8y, 4y, and 2y. 1st has an intellectual disorder (complications at birth), slight developmental & learning delay, speech impediment, & struggles with emotion & coping, very sweet with loads of excitement. 3rd being evaluated for developmental delays & behavioral concerns, loving and... More

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$17–22/hr
Mc Donald, PA • 21 miles away

Part-time nanny

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

8:30am - 3:30pm (flexible)

Our family is looking for a nanny: one - two days a week to care for an infant (girl) and a 2.5-year-old (girl).
Job description - feeding/cleaning up lunch, diaper changing, and playing with the children.
Start time is flexible between 8:30am-9am and end time is flexible between 3:30-4:30pm. We... More

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$16–20/hr
Freedom, PA • 23 miles away

Nanny for occasional week long trips.

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Need a reliable nanny for a few week long trips for an agreeable 7 year old child in our home.
Get from school, make dinner and get Lyla to bed each evening.Sleep over at our house and get her up for school the next morning for one week.

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$10–16/hr
Ambridge, PA • 21 miles away

Part time sitter needed for date nights to...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

My husband and I have been married 2 years and now have a baby girl desi
Take care of and watch over my baby at all times and make sure she’s ok
Ambridge, pa and someone needed for date nights

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$10–20/hr
Lisbon, OH • 20 miles away

Occasional sitter for date night or weekend

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are a family with a young son and three dogs. Recently moved to Liberty.
We are looking for a sitter to look after our son when we need a date night.
Liberty/girard, looking for nights/weekend sitter.

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Part time sitter for two energetic boys.

Part time sitter for two energetic boys.

Summer Sitter for 7 year old

Summer Sitter for 7 year old

Part-time sitter for 2 energetic toddler...

Part-time sitter for 2 energetic toddler...

Sitter to help with morning before school...

Sitter to help with morning before school...

Nanny with experience

Nanny with experience

Occasional sitter for party of 3 crazy boys.

Occasional sitter for party of 3 crazy boys.

Part-time nanny

Part-time nanny

Nanny for occasional week long trips.

Nanny for occasional week long trips.

Part time sitter needed for date nights to...

Part time sitter needed for date nights to...

Occasional sitter for date night or weekend

Occasional sitter for date night or weekend

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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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Why are babysitters taxes important?

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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