$21–25/hr
Kingston, NY • 9 miles away

One- time sitter for a week or...

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.

3 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 06/05

1:30pm - 6:30pm

We are a family of 5.Going on a honeymoon and need someone to help grandparents halfof the time
Afternoon school pickup for 2/3 kids, bring them home, after school snack, then grandparents will be here after

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$17–20/hr
Newburgh, NY • 20 miles away

Sitter for a French-American todler

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

10:00am - 2:00pm (flexible)

We are Annie, Philippe, and Isla, our 18-month-old daughter. Annie is an American landscape designer who works with hybrids. I am a French-born artist working in my studio in the same building as your apartment. we can receive the babysitter in our place
We are looking for someone who has some... More

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$15–18/hr
Walden, NY • 18 miles away

Full time sitter. For 2 wonderful, an...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 3:00pm (flexible)

The foundation of family that’s where it all begins for me. I have 2 very loving and smart kids. Gia an Louie. They love to play, dance, read books, nd have a great time.

Feed them breakfast and lunch. Nd watch them run around and play. In a private community.

Location is in a private... More

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$20–24/hr
Hughsonville, NY • 19 miles away

Community habilitation worker

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

2:30pm - 9:30pm (flexible)

Hourly Rate: $20, with yearly raises based on performance (1-2 dollars increase)
Hours: Part-time, 14-20 hours per week (additional hours may be added later)
Regular Availability: Monday to Friday, 2:30 PM - 9:00 PM; Saturday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 Flexible scheduling within these... More

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$18–26/hr
Rhinebeck, NY • 14 miles away

Weekend Mother’s Helper in Rhinebeck

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

8:30am - 8:30pm

Hi- we are looking for a mother’s helper to work with us on weekends. We have a 14 year old girl and 16 year old boy.
Since the kids are teens, it is really useful to have someone who can help with driving, meal prep and clean up, kids laundry and organization, etc.
We are in Rhinebeck and are... More

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$10–15/hr
Poughkeepsie, NY • 13 miles away

Part time sitter for 2 energetic preschoolers

2 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 06/02 - 06/03

10:00am - 10:00am (flexible)

Hello i have 2 wonderful daughters that in elementary school age 5 and 8 both are loving full of joy adventures love to play and laugh easy to get along with others they love to help out in the house, watching tv, playing video games and ect
I need care for days I go out as (me time) right now for... More

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$21–29/hr
New Paltz, NY • 6 miles away

One-time sitter for two young kiddies

2 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 06/07 - 06/08

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

We sre a family visitig for a wedding. Two sweet kiddies (who are cousins). A 5 year old boy and 2year old girl.
Bedtime, playtime, while we are at the rehearsal dinner on 6/7 and wedding 6/8
New Paltz, NY.

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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 a French-American todler

Sitter for a French-American todler

Full time sitter. For 2 wonderful, an...

Full time sitter. For 2 wonderful, an...

Community habilitation worker

Community habilitation worker

Weekend Mother’s Helper in Rhinebeck

Weekend Mother’s Helper in Rhinebeck

Part time sitter for 2 energetic preschoolers

Part time sitter for 2 energetic preschoolers

One-time sitter for two young kiddies

One-time sitter for two young kiddies

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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?

What are things babysitters do with kids?

How can babysitters make extra money?

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