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.

$22–26/hr
Pittsfield, MA • 20 miles away

Assisting Mom working from home with two...

2 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 06/07

9:00am - 4:00pm

Hi! My wife and I have a 14 month old daughter, Adelina. We are staying in our family’s house and working remotely with my sister, her husband, and my niece Frances who is 18 months. The girls are really cute together!

Have fun with the girls - songs, reading, “crafts”, sitting outside. Mom and Dad... More

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$19–20/hr
Rensselaer, NY • 19 miles away

Sitter for mature 9&1/2 year old girl.

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 05/28

8:00am - 6:00pm

Me and my daughter live alone.I have to go to work at 8:00am and will come back at 5:00pm.
just limit screen time.My daughtercan go to her friendshouse at our neighbor.Play togetherwith her at school playground
Pls arrive at 8:00am.

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$20–25/hr
Rensselaer, NY • 19 miles away

Two day sitter for elementary kiddos

4 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 06/04 - 06/05

3:30pm - 8:30am

We have four elementary kiddos and a menagerie of animals (they manage the animals). I have work travel and need two days of childcare.
Feed children, prevent fighting, bedtime, morning routine (food, teeth, clothes, bus)
East greenbush

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$15–20/hr
East Greenbush, NY • 19 miles away

Monday-Friday Sitter for 2 Great Kids

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

6:30am - 9:30am

Please read the details and hours to make sure they work for you. We are a family of 3 with 2 cats. Needs to be comfortable with pets. Olivia is 11 years old and Emma is 6
I need someone to come when I leave for work, make sure the older one gets on the bus and the younger one gets on the bus.
I... More

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$18–23/hr
Troy, NY • 12 miles away

Part time nanny for infant child

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

6:30am - 3:30pm (flexible)

I’m expecting, so getting ideas and recommendations. It’s our first child
Provide amazing care while my husband and myself are at work,setting theinfant/ toddler up for success in preschool
It is every other Wednesday. Times are not set in stone

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$10–12/hr
Rensselaer, NY • 19 miles away

Part time sitter

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

1:30am - 6:30am

We are a working couple that needs one kid to be watched. Child is 4 years old
We mostly just need the child to be watched between our shifts overlapping

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$12–15/hr
Troy, NY • 17 miles away

Part time sitter for 4year old boy and 2yr...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I have 2 littles and 2 big dogs looking for someone who can mange all of that

To help set the tone for dinner and bed. Will try n have dinner cook n ready to serve.

my man works a rotating shift and looking for someone to fill in the gaps on whn he’s at work n whn I need to be at work. Will have... More

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$20–24/hr
Rensselaer, NY • 19 miles away

single dad - babysitting help

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi. I am looking for a thursday-saturday sitter on occasion. I live in North Greenbush. I have 2 boys, ages 7 and 5. It will be mostly afternoons and nights. A few times a month. Thanks!

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$10–20/hr
Albany, NY • 23 miles away

Occasional babysitter needed in Colonie NY

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hello, we work and live in the capital region. Our schedules are fairly flexible and we need an in home babysitter to watch our toddler while we work
We need someone to help watch the baby, play with her and help with meal time and nap time

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$11–20/hr
Castleton on Hudson, NY • 22 miles away

Babysitter needed for infant

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:30am - 2:30pm (flexible)

Hi we have an infant named Jameson who will need childcare starting in August.

You will be responsible to take care of the infant which includes but not limited to feeding, burping, tummy time, washing bottles, etc.

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday- 7:30-2:30
Thursday- 9:30-3:30

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$15–23/hr
Albany, NY • 23 miles away

Nanny for Loveable & Active Infant

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

7:30am - 4:30pm

We are a hard working family with two children and two dogs. We love going outside, walking to the park, reading books, and exploring the world around us.
I am looking for care for my infant son and the occasional care for my toddler daughter. I am need of someone to promote his development &... More

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$10–14/hr
Watervliet, NY • 18 miles away

Sitter for new one

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Full family of 4. Looking for a sitter to watch a new baby on days that the child care is closed and baby is not feeling well.
Watch the baby when child care is closed or baby is not feeling well or snow days. Feed, change, naps for her as well as cleaning out her bottles then boiling them making... More

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$15–20/hr
Mechanicville, NY • 21 miles away

Looking for a full time is it for my...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 9:00am (flexible)

Hello I am Monique . I have two kids . Bella and Jasmine. We also have a cat
For right now till September i would need someone to drop and pick up from 8:30am drop off and 2:30pm.pick up. Then Starting in September drop off and pick up at the bus stop from 8-3:45
Feel free to reach out at

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$20–24/hr
Cohoes, NY • 18 miles away

Part-Time Infant Care Mornings M/Tu/W...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 11:00am (flexible)

Based on Van Shaick Island in Cohoes, My husband, Skyler, and I both work full time and have one large Basenji mix, Bella. We are expecting our first child on April 8, 2024. Skyler will be working from home with our son, but I will start back in person part-time June 17, 2024!

We are looking for... More

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