$15–20/hr
Mine Hill, NJ • 20 miles away

Morning drive to day care for one child

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

Weekly

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

I’m a single mom and my job requires me to be at work at 7 am but the day care opens at 7:30
I need the baby sitter to be at my house at 6 am and take my son today care by 7:30

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$17–23/hr
Martins Creek, PA • 19 miles away

Part-time Sitter for two enthusiast twin...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

6:00am - 2:00pm (flexible)

Need sitter for twin boys age 3. Great kids. 90 percent potty trained.
Sitter would need to prepare breakfast, lunch, & snacks. All provided by family. The kids love to play with toys and do puzzles. They love being outside as well.
Clean home.

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$19–27/hr
Analomink, PA • 15 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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$17–27/hr
Stockertown, PA • 22 miles away

Looking for a backup sitter with infant...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Our family consists me me, my husbabd, and our baby boy, born 11/02/23.

Looking for a backup sitter to our current childcare (nanny and grandma)

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$18–22/hr
Marshalls Creek, PA • 13 miles away

Looking for a responsible, organized...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are a family of 4. Our daughter is 18 months old. Son is 15 years old do not need assistance with him. Looking for an active playful sitter who is dependable.
Watch daughter, light bottles cleaning, light laundry. Daughter is very active and curious.
Looking for 2 to 3 days a week and the... More

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$15–20/hr
Succasunna, NJ • 18 miles away

Looking for Trustworthy Sitter for 2...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 8:00am

Daytime sitter needed for two responsible boys. 4 days a week. Responsibilities include driving them to summer sport practices and supervising for the remainder of the day. Boys ages are 7 and 9, responsible and well-behaved kids.

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$16–20/hr
Port Murray, NJ • 14 miles away

Part-time sitter

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

10:00am - 1:00pm

We are looking for a part-time sitter for our loving, playful 2 year old daughter and new 2 month old daughter.

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$18–20/hr
East Stroudsburg, PA • 13 miles away

Part-Time Sitter for Toddler and Baby

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We’re a family of 4. Toddler and baby. SAHM who would love to find someone we can count on as family! At times we’d need the sitter to care for our toddler alone and sometimes both toddler and baby. We’d need the sitter to prepare a meal while mom cares for the littles and/or light... 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?

Babysitting jobs in your area

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Morning drive to day care for one child

Morning drive to day care for one child

Part-time Sitter for two enthusiast twin...

Part-time Sitter for two enthusiast twin...

Part-time sitter for two energetic boys

Part-time sitter for two energetic boys

Looking for a backup sitter with infant...

Looking for a backup sitter with infant...

Looking for a responsible, organized...

Looking for a responsible, organized...

Looking for Trustworthy Sitter for 2...

Looking for Trustworthy Sitter for 2...

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Part-time sitter

Part-Time Sitter for Toddler and Baby

Part-Time Sitter for Toddler and Baby

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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?

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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