$19–23/hr
Romeoville, IL • 24 miles away

Nanny needed for getting on and off bus

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.

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

I have a 7 years old going into 2nd grade and a 5 year old going into kindergarten.
I need someone to come to my house on Tuesdays and Fridays to get them on and off the bus. I would need them from about 7:00- 9:00 and 3:00-5:00

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$10–12/hr
Romeoville, IL • 24 miles away

Part time sitter for 3mo baby girl

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

3mo baby girl, needs to be babysat while I'm at work. Can't pay much, appreciate your help
Would like a sitter that can watch my baby in their own home. Parent don't feel comfortable with people in her place

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$18–20/hr
Bradley, IL • 20 miles away

Part time sitter for 21 month old toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 12:00pm

Hi there! My name is Becky. We have a sweet 21-month-old girl that we need childcare for, for a few hours during the week while we are working. My husband and I both work from home, and need someone to come spend time with our daughter for a few hours during the week. She loves to play!
We normally... More

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$10–22/hr
Bradley, IL • 20 miles away

Part-time caregiver needed for 12 year old...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:30am - 2:30pm

I am a single mom of a 12 year old son who is looking for someone to care for him (and our dog) in our home over summer break.
Part-time (2-4 days a week, although days may vary). Hours are from 7:30am - 2:30pm.

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$10–23/hr
Morris, IL • 13 miles away

Full of Time sitter for two year-old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 6:00pm

single father I need someone to watch child while at work. I have my son Monday through Friday so I need someone to watch him during my regular work hours. I work for 10 hour shifts.
I need them to watch them while I’m at work. Only thing I’m requiring is the basic babysitting skills

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$13–23/hr
Romeoville, IL • 24 miles away

Regular sitter for two kids

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 1:00am

Hi my name is Karen.
I have 2 kids ages 8 and five.
I’m looking for a regular sitter.

Start time would be 5am.
My sons bus comes to the home @8am
My daughter would need to be dropped off at daycare @9am
Pickup for my daughter would be @4pm
My son would arrive home from the bus around... More

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$13–20/hr
Romeoville, IL • 24 miles away

Sitter needed for two kids age 8 and 5

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Hello, my name is Karen.
I have two wonderful kids aged 8 and 5.

Looking for a regular sitter!
Reliability is key as my schedule relies on it.
Start date is May 15 and my schedule is not everyday it’s specific days that I can discuss.

atleast one weekend which will be all day care... More

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$11–15/hr
Joliet, IL • 21 miles away

Part time for 3 boys afternoon

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Need someone to get them off the bus after school and stay till Dad comes home might have to take to after school activity

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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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Nanny needed for getting on and off bus

Nanny needed for getting on and off bus

Part time sitter for 3mo baby girl

Part time sitter for 3mo baby girl

Part time sitter for 21 month old toddler

Part time sitter for 21 month old toddler

Part-time caregiver needed for 12 year old...

Part-time caregiver needed for 12 year old...

Full of Time sitter for two year-old

Full of Time sitter for two year-old

Regular sitter for two kids

Regular sitter for two kids

Sitter needed for two kids age 8 and 5

Sitter needed for two kids age 8 and 5

Part time for 3 boys afternoon

Part time for 3 boys afternoon

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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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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?

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