$16–22/hr
Saint Charles, MO • 20 miles away

Easy supervision of a 13 year old boy

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

I have 4 kids but only need help with 1, the others stay at moms house
I have 4 kids, the youngest goes to daycare the other 2 stay at moms. My 13 year old has learning disabilities and needs adult supervision.
Help make lunch, give general directions and supervision. He can do everything on his... More

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$12–15/hr
Lake Saint Louis, MO • 15 miles away

As needed sitter for super cute toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Work from home hand need sitter at my house. Playing outside or inside
Play, change diaper, contact nap and feed him. Play inside or outside.

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$10–20/hr
Wentzville, MO • 16 miles away

Part-time sitter for three kids

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

2:30pm - 6:30pm (flexible)

Temp, will fill in later. Seeing what/who is available in our area....

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$18–22/hr
Wentzville, MO • 16 miles away

Regularly scheduled sitter for 2 active...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00pm - 7:00pm (flexible)

We are looking for a sitter for our 5 year old daughter and 9 year old son. Our daughter loves playing hospital, crafts, and playing outside. Our son is a great helper and loves to build forts, with legos, and play minecraft. We have a small hobby farm in Wentzville with dogs, cats, ducks, chickens,... More

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$18–20/hr
Bridgeton, MO • 25 miles away

Part time sitter with regular availability...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 4:00am (flexible)

Hello my son 2 years old has autism. He is functioning however not speaking fully or is able to follow simple directions. He is pretty easy going, will independently play, and has a bedtime between 8-9pm (most nights). Dad and myself are planning to both get part time jobs so we would need this care... More

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$18–22/hr
Saint Charles, MO • 20 miles away

Sitter for the energetic, polite kid

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 07/30

5:30pm - 11:30pm

Sitter for the energetic, polite kid

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$16–16/hr
Saint Charles, MO • 18 miles away

Sitter & Nanny Opportunities in St. Charles!

4 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Jovie is dedicated to Building Stronger Families. We are a fast-growing in-home childcare provider in St. Charles & Creve Coeur! Taking care of kids is our passion, and we are always looking for excellent nannies and babysitters.

What we are looking for:
• Full Time (M-F 7am-7pm) availability... More

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$15–28/hr
Saint Peters, MO • 17 miles away

Part time nanny 10 days per month

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Needed to drive 9 year old to school in the mornings every other week. Maybe a quick easy breakfast also. More hours are optional.

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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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Easy supervision of a 13 year old boy

Easy supervision of a 13 year old boy

As needed sitter for super cute toddler

As needed sitter for super cute toddler

Part-time sitter for three kids

Part-time sitter for three kids

Regularly scheduled sitter for 2 active...

Regularly scheduled sitter for 2 active...

Part time sitter with regular availability...

Part time sitter with regular availability...

Sitter for the energetic, polite kid

Sitter for the energetic, polite kid

Sitter & Nanny Opportunities in St. Charles!

Sitter & Nanny Opportunities in St. Charles!

Part time nanny 10 days per month

Part time nanny 10 days per month

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What career opportunities do I have as a babysitter?

When do babysitters work?

How do babysitters find jobs?

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