$14–22/hr
Analomink, PA • 25 miles away

Special Occasion Nanny

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

One-time

Start date: 07/19

2:00pm - 10:00pm (flexible)

We're a young family with a one year old. He's very active, he loves to dance. I (the mom) speaks Spanishto him and dad speaks English to him.
We need someone that can follow him around and put him to bed at the right time. He tends to wake multiple times so patience is the key.
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$17–21/hr
Tobyhanna, PA • 19 miles away

Part-time sitter for my daughter

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 10:00am

Hello my name is capriesha i have two children boy and a girl named yarri and aydian but i will only need care for my toddler we are a small family i have been living in pennsylvania for 15 years. I am a single mommy just looking for someone to care for my baby girl!

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$10–16/hr
Unity House, PA • 20 miles away

Sitter for 6 and 2 year old for one day

2 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 06/13

7:00am - 1:00pm

Looking for a babysitter for one day for two girls ages 6 and 2 morning availability preferred
Watch kids play. Heat up lunch and provide snacks that already prepared.

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$25–30/hr
Tobyhanna, PA • 19 miles away

Part time sitter for three energetic boy’s

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hello my name is Aaron I have three boys Jeremiah (7), Jovial (3), Josiah (9 months). We’re looking for a nanny about 3 days a week to help with daily functions.

Daily needs, daily functions, kids activities, feedings, sleep time. Occasionally taking kids on errands or kids activities around... More

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$10–17/hr
Lakeville, PA • 4 miles away

Part time sitter for a crazy child

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 6:00pm

We are a very outside family! Any free time we have we are outside. We have an English bulldog who is also our baby
Make meals and snacks, play with our child. Change diapers. Feel comfortable watching a child 15 months old

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$14–18/hr
Waymart, PA • 17 miles away

Part-time playmate for two under 6

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi! My name is Katie and my husband is Chris. We have 2 kiddos, Clayton and Aubri. Clayton is 6 and Aubri is 2. They are really great kids! He is a really happy go lucky boy that loves to laugh and Aubri is a bit more on the serious side with a huge heart especially for animals.
Looking for a... More

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$11–18/hr
Scranton, PA • 22 miles away

Part time sitter for one crazy energetic...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:30am - 2:30pm

Just son and two parents live in a apartment building. Our son is 2 and isn't napping anymore. We both work the same job. Thursday and Friday and occasionally Mondays. We work together Thursday and Friday everyweek and need some one for two or three times a week.
Watch our son for 5 hours and let... More

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$19–27/hr
Analomink, PA • 25 miles away

Part-time sitter for two energetic boys

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:30pm - 3:30pm (flexible)

Hi! We’re a busy little family in the Poconos! I’m a stay at home mom and love my little boys but I have two part time virtual jobs and I need to get more word done without kiddos climbing all over me each week!
I need someone who’s fun, loves playing, is trustworthy, safe, loving, and flexible! My... More

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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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Part-time sitter for my daughter

Part-time sitter for my daughter

Sitter for 6 and 2 year old for one day

Sitter for 6 and 2 year old for one day

Part time sitter for three energetic boy’s

Part time sitter for three energetic boy’s

Part time sitter for a crazy child

Part time sitter for a crazy child

Part-time playmate for two under 6

Part-time playmate for two under 6

Part time sitter for one crazy energetic...

Part time sitter for one crazy energetic...

Part-time sitter for two energetic boys

Part-time sitter for two energetic boys

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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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How much does it cost for babysitters to use Sittercity?

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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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