$13–22/hr
Grant, AL • 13 miles away

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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.

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

My husband and I work as Nurses we have three children and our impatiently awaiting our fourth which is what brings us to this site my parents live in Ohio and will need a sitter while they make there travel but we're hoping to keep the sitter for overlapping schedules and date nights. We don’t have... More

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$10–17/hr
Huntsville, AL • 13 miles away

Part time sitter

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

8:30am - 6:30pm (flexible)

I Am a mom of two working from home, just needed an extra set of hands. Newborn and a 7 year old.

Just sit with my newborn as I work on camera, and come on an "as needed" basis.

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$10–11/hr
Madison, AL • 21 miles away

Part time sitter that loves animals

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 5:00pm

My child is hyper and loves to play outside and swim. We have a lot of pets.
The only driving will be to ymca which is only 5 minutes from my house.
The schedule will very but will be at least 30 hours per week through the Summer.

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$10–18/hr
Huntsville, AL • 5 miles away

Part-time sitter for two sweet boys.

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I have a 2 year old and soon to be 5 year old. They are really good, sweet kids.
I need someone to be there over night while I am working! I work night shift. From 9pm to 5am. I need someone for every other weekend.
I am located in Huntsville about 30 mins from Arab. 16 mins from downtown Huntsville. More

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$16–30/hr
Huntsville, AL • 5 miles away

Part-time sitter for 1 infant

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 3:00pm (flexible)

Young family looking for a part-time sitter, starting at two days a week, for 6-8 hours (negotiable). Location is in South HSV in quiet neighborhood. One parent will be working from home on Tuesdays. One old, friendly dog and aloof cat present. Flexibility to increase to more frequency in July, or... More

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$10–13/hr
Huntsville, AL • 5 miles away

Sitter needed for certain occasions for 2...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Single mom of 2 and we’re new to the area. My daughter is 3 (soon to be 4) and my son is 2.

Keep busy and entertained, fix snack/lunch. They’re pretty self sufficient and usually keep each other busy for the most part.

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$10–21/hr
Harvest, AL • 22 miles away

Sitter needed for an energetic Preschooler

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 9:00am

A sitter is needed to pick him up from school and keep an eye on him till bedtime. There is also a friendly dog that will need to be fed.

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$14–16/hr
Meridianville, AL • 19 miles away

Part time sitter for 3 little ones

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

6:00am - 11:00am

We have 2 year old twins and a 9 month old. We need coverage in between me and my husband going to work.
give them already prepared breakfast, change diapers and entertain until my husband gets home.
Friday and Saturday 6am-1030am

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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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Watch our three kids while we deliver our...

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Part time sitter that loves animals

Part time sitter that loves animals

Part-time sitter for two sweet boys.

Part-time sitter for two sweet boys.

Part-time sitter for 1 infant

Part-time sitter for 1 infant

Sitter needed for certain occasions for 2...

Sitter needed for certain occasions for 2...

Sitter needed for an energetic Preschooler

Sitter needed for an energetic Preschooler

Part time sitter for 3 little ones

Part time sitter for 3 little ones

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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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