$20–24/hr
Rensselaer, NY • 24 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.

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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$14–25/hr
Valatie, NY • 23 miles away

Part time sitter for 2yr old and 6yr old

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are a family of four. We love being outside, playing, creating, building legos, being silly. 2year old girl Abby and 6 year old boy Thomas. We would love someone to help us out 1 or 2 times a month.
Mom and dad are Sarah and Chris.

Playing with kiddos and light cleaning/straightening up... More

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$11–20/hr
Castleton on Hudson, NY • 24 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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$19–23/hr
Troy, NY • 23 miles away

Looking for care for 8 years old

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I am in need for care for the period of May 20th- June 7th. This is an initial trail to see if you work well with our family and will need occasional care after that. If you are someone who is creative and is a child at heart that's exactly what I'm looking for. My child enjoys playing and loves... More

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$17–21/hr
Troy, NY • 23 miles away

Sunday church babysitter

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 3:00am

Hello! I'm looking for a babysitter to watch my almost 2 year old son every Sunday at my church during our church service. (I work there and will be busy for part of the time). However, I will also be available to help out with anything he may need intermittently.
I'm looking for someone to play... More

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$19–23/hr
East Greenbush, NY • 23 miles away

Monday-Friday Sitter for 2 Great Kids

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

6:30am - 9:30am

We are a family of 3 with 2 cats. 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 also need someone to get the little one off the bus and start homework until i get home. Breakfast,... More

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$20–24/hr
Castleton on Hudson, NY • 24 miles away

I’m 16 so I can only do so many hours

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

4:00pm - 8:00pm (flexible)

I’m 16 I live my parents and my mom will drive to where I have to baby sitter
i dog and cat and snakes and spiders and I really good with kids I can’t drive

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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?

Babysitting jobs in your area

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Part time sitter for 2yr old and 6yr old

Part time sitter for 2yr old and 6yr old

Babysitter needed for infant

Babysitter needed for infant

Looking for care for 8 years old

Looking for care for 8 years old

Sunday church babysitter

Sunday church babysitter

Monday-Friday Sitter for 2 Great Kids

Monday-Friday Sitter for 2 Great Kids

I’m 16 so I can only do so many hours

I’m 16 so I can only do so many hours

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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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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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