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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

$15–18/hr
Lake Hopatcong, NJ • 8 miles away

Mothers Helper Part-time

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Family of 4 - Mom, Dad, loving pup & sweetest boy. Mom and dad are career oriented, but baby is priority. Dad goes into work and mom works from home.
Looking for a part-time care giver for 7 month old. Sitter will never be alone with baby. Main responsibility is to entertain baby while mother works... More

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$15–20/hr
Mine Hill, NJ • 13 miles away

Morning drive to day care for one child

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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$22–50/hr
Hawthorne, NJ • 24 miles away

Weekly part-time sitter

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:30am - 1:30pm

We are a family of four, plus one: Goku, our Rhodesian Ridgeback dog. We have two kids: Warren, who is 4, and Malcolm, who is 1.
We are looking for a place to take care of Malcolm. Warren will be in school on Thursdays.
Apartment

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$22–26/hr
Verona, NJ • 25 miles away

Part time sitter for 2 amazing little boys...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 7:00am (flexible)

Hello we are working parents looking for someone to care for our 2 boys. Luca is almost 5 and Dante is 2.5 years old. Luca has some special needs (speech delay) both will be in school/daycare. Need help with drop off in the morning, then pickup at 2:30PM and staying with them until 5:30PM
4 days a... More

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$20–25/hr
Allendale, NJ • 24 miles away

Part time sitter for 8 year old boy and 5...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

5:00pm - 8:00pm

My husband and I are both Finance professionals. Our kids are a boy (8 )and a girl ( 5) , they both attend elementary school in our town Allendale. We are looking for a caring sitter to pick them up from school and be with them until we return from work. They are mostly independent and will need a... More

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$21–25/hr
Fairfield, NJ • 20 miles away

Aftercare for Kindergarten boy starting...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

3:00pm - 6:00pm (flexible)

Hi! Looking for someone to pick up my 5 yr old son from school which is 2 mins from my house and bring him home and/or to an afterschool activity - done around 6pm. Open to someone dropping him off in the morning at school as well but not required. I would like someone to start prior to the start... More

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$21–30/hr
Wanaque, NJ • 16 miles away

Looking for extra help starting in the fall!

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Young family looking for extra help as needed! Some days it might include taking them to activities are just staying at our home.
Take care of our little girls who love to play! Some days will be longer than others.

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$15–20/hr
Succasunna, NJ • 15 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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$30/hr
Hewitt, NJ • 14 miles away

Babysitter helper

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

3:30pm - 6:30pm (flexible)

Two grandparents need help raising a 2-year-old and a 4 year -old
So grandparents have time to take care of their personal needs

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$10–20/hr
East Hanover, NJ • 21 miles away

seeking a long term sitter for east...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

5:30pm - 7:30pm (flexible)

I am looking for an energetic dependable sitter with reliable vehicle on a weekly basis to pick up my son from daycare, assist with dinner preparation, and oversee bedtime routines. Possibly drive him to extra circular activities/ classes if needed. CPR training is advantageous but not required.... More

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$20–30/hr
Livingston, NJ • 24 miles away

Part time Summer helper/sitter/tutor

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

1:00pm - 4:00pm (flexible)

Child with language delays, need a helper who can easily engage with our child and loves to teach

Candidate must have experience working with a child with speech delays and inattention/ADHD/ASD.
Able to provide support on academic learning materials (counting, reading) during the hours of help.... More

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$21–25/hr
Florham Park, NJ • 23 miles away

Part-time sitter for charismatic toddlers

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 5:00am (flexible)

Looking for an experienced sitter who's able to keep up with our two toddlers. We have a certified therapy dog that's well behaved. Job duties to include outdoor play, meals, support in potty training for our older Toddler and diaper changes for our younger Toddler, and light cleanup after any... More

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$25–30/hr
Morristown, NJ • 20 miles away

Babysitter Needed for 2 Year Old Boy

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi! Our names are Kristin and Steve and we have a 2 year old boy we need care for on occasional date nights.
We would need someone here to play with him, feed him meals and put him to bed. No additional house chores, we just want the focus on him.

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$15–25/hr
Morristown, NJ • 20 miles away

Part-Time sitter for one picky eating toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Requesting for an experienced and patient sitter who can assist with possibly creating fun meals, teaching, and interactive play. My son is in daycare, but due to being sick quite frequentsly that requires him to stay home. I would love for someone to fill in for me on those times of need so that I... More

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