Find a Child Care Job in Salem, MA

Q: How much does it cost for child care providers to use Sittercity?

Child care providers can create detailed profiles, search and apply to jobs, message with families, and book interviews for free on Sittercity. Providers 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 providers as well.

Q: How much do in-home child care providers make?

According to the latest Sittercity data, nannies in the US typically charge $19.00 an hour and babysitters $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 in-home child care 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 an in-home child care provider?

A nanny is a child care provider who has a regular work schedule with a family. There is a wide range of possibilities in the specifics of a nanny position and career. You could work part-time or full-time, live-in or out, temporary or ongoing for an extended amount of time. You could be an au pair, overnight nanny, or newborn care specialist. You could provide care through before-school or after-school activities or you could be a travel nanny. 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 child care providers work?

Depending on the job responsibilities and schedules negotiated with the family, child care providers 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 child care providers find jobs?

On Sittercity, child care providers 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 providers will also negotiate a contract with families to make sure the details of the job are clear on both sides.

Q: What are things child care providers do with kids?

There are a lot of fun things that child care providers do with kids. Both indoor and outdoor activities, including arts and crafts projects, baking, sports, and field trips.

Q: How can child care providers make extra money?

There are a few ways that both nannies and babysitters can make some extra income. Nannies can be available for one-time sittings outside of their normal schedule for when families have date nights or meetings. They can also help to coordinate a nanny share with other families. In a nanny share, a nanny typically receives two-thirds of their hourly rate from each family, thereby increasing how much they make per hour. Babysitters 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.

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$25–29/hr
Salem, MA • Less than a mile

Before school care needed

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Single mom, North Salem. 5 year old little girl. Mom has early hours as a teacher and 5 year old is starting kindergarten in the fall.

Come to our home in the morning, help her finish getting ready for school, and bring her to school, waiting for her to enter the building.

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$25–30/hr
Salem, MA • Less than a mile

Looking for Caring Babysitter for...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

I'm a single mom in the North Salem area. I will need help with before school care as I am a teacher in another town and will have to leave earlier than my daughter will for school. She will be starting Kindergarten in the fall and so I will lose the early morning care that day care provided. I will... More

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$18–30/hr
Lexington, MA • 16 miles away

After school sitter for 3 great kids in...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

3:00pm - 6:00pm (flexible)

We're looking for a reliable, kids-loving babysitter for after-school help with our kids. We have 3 sweet & fun kids - a 12-year-old and 9-year-old twins.
We are looking for help with pickup from school (or camp during the summer) 3 p.m. Monday-Friday, driving them to activities, bring them home... More

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$25–29/hr
Winchester, MA • 13 miles away

Part time after school sitter for 2 children

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 5:00am (flexible)

Hi we have two small children aged 3.5 and 7 . Currently the younger child is at daycare but will soon join preschool in September. Our older child is at elementary school. Both the kids are easy going, love to play and paint. We look forward introducing our family to you.

We are looking for... More

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$25–29/hr
Woburn, MA • 11 miles away

Mother’s Helper/Babysitter Needed for...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

8:30am - 12:30pm (flexible)

We need a mother’s helper for two children, an infant and a toddler, starting in August, but the start date can be flexible. The sitter will work regularly from ~8:30 AM to 12:30 PM on Wednesdays. Mom will be home, however, she will be working remotely and needs some extra help while in meetings. We... More

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$18–25/hr
Newton Highlands, MA • 21 miles away

Baby sitter for 6 year old girl and 7 year...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We have one boy and one girl. They need after school care and needs to be picked and drop to classes.
Need someone who can help in housekeeping as well.

Babysitting and driving kids to classes. Housekeeping is needed in the evening. We can talk more.

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$25–29/hr
Brookline, MA • 16 miles away

Nanny/Family Assistant – Seeking a Loving,...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 7:00am

We’re seeking a reliable, patient, and energetic nanny for our kind and curious 7-yo. We're looking for someone excited to engage with child.
Ideal Candidate:
-Has a car, clean driving record, nonsmoker
-Calm, positive, patient, and proactive (aligned with gentle/responsive parenting
-Enjoys... More

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$15–20/hr
Waltham, MA • 20 miles away

After School Babysitter Needed for Two...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

2:30pm - 5:30pm (flexible)

We are looking for someone to help pickup our two girls (ages 3 and 6 years old) from school and play with them after school around 2:45pm to 5:30pm from Monday through Friday. Please reach out if you'd like to discuss!

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$25–29/hr
Allston, MA • 16 miles away

Sitter for one sweet newborn kid )

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We are a loving family of 3 with a newborn child (Born March 2025). We live in a good apartment building next to the Boston Landing MBTA station (opposite New Balance Global HQ). We have no pets at home.

We need some help taking care of our new born child during some days when one of us is out of... More

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$16–18/hr
Watertown, MA • 17 miles away

Join Us as a Day Camp Counselor for an...

4 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 7:00am

KE Camps is a leading provider of country club summer day camps for children aged 4-12. With locations nationwide, we offer a dynamic and fun-filled environment where campers can explore new activities, build friendships, and create lasting memories.

We are looking for fun, responsible, creative,... More

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$20/hr
Roslindale, MA • 20 miles away

Driving two kids to bus stop 5 mins away

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Driving two kids to bus stop 5 mins away

Seeking a reliable babysitter for two second grade children starting September 2, 2025. The position involves caring for the children on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays from 605AM to 705AM.

Responsibilities include helping kids get ready for school... More

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$15–20/hr
Quincy, MA • 19 miles away

I Am Looking For Someone To Assist Solely...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 2:00am

Hello,
I am looking for someone to assist solely with transportation, specifically, the drop-off and pick-up of my 9-year-old son in Quincy, MA.
The schedule is as follows: Drop-off: Between 8:00 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. Pick-up: Between 4:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. Dates: June 16th to June 27th (Monday to... More

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How much does it cost for child care providers to use Sittercity?

How much do in-home child care providers make?

Why are in-home child care taxes important?

What career opportunities do I have as an in-home child care provider?

When do child care providers work?

How do child care providers find jobs?

What are things child care providers do with kids?

How can child care providers make extra money?

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