$23–26/hr
Portland, ME • 25 miles away

Sitter for two toddlers

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

One-time

Start date: 05/18

6:30pm - 10:30pm

Sitter desired for date night to watch 2 children: 4 yr old and 2 yr old. Both girls. Would help for tail end of dinner and through bedtime.

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$12–15/hr
Woolwich, ME • 16 miles away

Energetics

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

6:00pm - 8:00pm (flexible)

We been in Maine for 3 year we like but I’m out for tn so can you wacth him

He allgeric to nut and he might be a tired and talk he get very lonely

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$15–21/hr
Portland, ME • 25 miles away

Lyman Moore Neighborhood Sitter Needed for...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 3:00am (flexible)

My daughter and I live near Lyman Middle School in Portland. I am a nurse and work from home.
Looking for a regular sitter to get my daughter off the bus and watch her while I'm working from home or running errands. The ideal candidate likes outdoor/physical play or exploring, and is a good role... More

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$18–22/hr
Phippsburg, ME • 23 miles away

Onetime sitter for happy baby and...

2 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 06/02

2:30pm - 9:30pm

In ME for a wedding and need someone to babysit two boys while we are attending the wedding. Staying in an Air BnB.
General childcare for baby and toddler. Baby gets bottle and nap, toddler snack and dinner, bedtime for both.

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$16–18/hr
Lewiston, ME • 5 miles away

Sitter needed for 4 kids

4 children

Babysitting

Weekly

6:00am - 4:00pm (flexible)

Single mom 4 kids 9, 6, 5,4 pet friendly home with a dog and a cat. A boy and three girls
Get the three older kids to school and watch the youngest until myself of my boyfriend gets home

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$18–22/hr
Bath, ME • 16 miles away

After daycare care needed for 2.5 year old...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 3:00am (flexible)

My husband and I have a beautiful and funny 2.5 year old daughter that’s very easy going and happy! We’re looking for someone to pick her up from daycare a few times a week and play until one of us gets home from work.
Looking for an extra set of hands to pick up from daycare. Flexible schedule and... More

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$18–22/hr
Hallowell, ME • 24 miles away

Full-time sitter for 3 boys asap

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

2:00pm - 7:00pm

Babysitting my 3 boys in our home.
Boys: 14,11&11.
All boys in school, except during summer vacation.
All 3 boys have a diagnosis of autism, though high functioning.
Received them from the school van. Let them put their school bags and shoes away. Give reheated lunch.
Let them play in the house.

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$11–14/hr
Lewiston, ME • 6 miles away

If you have any questions just ask

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hey my wife and I have 6 kids they all go to school except our youngest daughter

I need a babysitter for 3 days out of the week for 3 to 4 hours a day ..

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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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Sitter for two toddlers

Sitter for two toddlers

Energetics

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Lyman Moore Neighborhood Sitter Needed for...

Lyman Moore Neighborhood Sitter Needed for...

Onetime sitter for happy baby and...

Onetime sitter for happy baby and...

Sitter needed for 4 kids

Sitter needed for 4 kids

After daycare care needed for 2.5 year old...

After daycare care needed for 2.5 year old...

Full-time sitter for 3 boys asap

Full-time sitter for 3 boys asap

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If you have any questions just ask

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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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How can babysitters make extra money?

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