$14–18/hr
Brandenburg, KY • 16 miles away

After school care for energetic 6 year old

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

Single parent new to the area and doesn’t have a support system in place yet. I need someone to get him off the bus until school ends. Current Child care situation is not a good fit.
He just needs someone to hang out with him for about 30 minutes. I get home at 4pm. He’s super sweet and loves... More

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$10–14/hr
Georgetown, IN • 12 miles away

sitter for 1 year old, part-time

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 5:00pm

1 year old, mom is a nurse who works nights. Need someone to watch him 2 days per week, days may vary weekly but typically Monday and Thursday
keep him in your home while mom sleeps after night shift. Will need to give him lunch and put him down for naps.

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$11–25/hr
Louisville, KY • 19 miles away

Night Sitter Needed

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I have 2 children (11year old girl and 8 year old boy) needing a sitter for 4 hours on a Friday night.

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$15–21/hr
New Albany, IN • 17 miles away

Part time sitter for infant and preschooler

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:30pm - 8:30pm (flexible)

We have two children. 4 year old girl and 2 month old boy. My husband works at Amazon Wednesday-Saturday. I am an RN and my shifts change every 6 weeks.
We are looking for a sitter to come to our house 1-2 days a week at noon before my husband leaves for work. Sitter would need to provide care to... More

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$10–12/hr
Fairdale, KY • 21 miles away

Sitter needed for the summer vacation

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:30pm - 4:30pm

I'm a single father with an 11 year old boy, we have a husky dog and we live in a good neighborhood.
Sitter will be required to stay at home with child while I'm at work. No cooking or cleaning is required.
The schedule is Monday to Friday 12:30pm to 4:30pm. And on every other Friday will be 12:30pm... More

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$17–21/hr
Fairdale, KY • 21 miles away

Sitter for Newborn

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 6:00pm (flexible)

We are expecting another baby in May and need a sitter for when my maternity leave is up. We are a blended family with 6 other children, all school aged. We also have pets (dogs, a cat and a geico) that are all friendly.
We need a regular sitter for the baby during our working hours. We would... More

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$12–20/hr
Louisville, KY • 21 miles away

Part time sitter for two toddlers in...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 6:00am (flexible)

Family of four looking for a regular sitter on Mondays for two toddlers

Just need someone to come hang out with the kids! Play outside, do arts and crafts, feed them, watch movies etc! must love pets, as well.

Mondays between 12-5 availability a must, but any availability on Mondays outside... More

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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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After school care for energetic 6 year old

After school care for energetic 6 year old

sitter for 1 year old, part-time

sitter for 1 year old, part-time

Night Sitter Needed

Night Sitter Needed

Part time sitter for infant and preschooler

Part time sitter for infant and preschooler

Sitter needed for the summer vacation

Sitter needed for the summer vacation

Sitter for Newborn

Sitter for Newborn

Part time sitter for two toddlers in...

Part time sitter for two toddlers in...

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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?

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How do babysitters find jobs?

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