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.

$16–20/hr
Bloomingburg, NY • 18 miles away

Sitter needed 2-3 hours a couple times per...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Looking for babysitters for our toddler and preschooler! To watch the kids while we attend occasional meetings, events and dinner dates.
Make sure kids are safe and entertained for a couple of hours. Supervise them playing/ play with them. Youngest is in diapers so may need to be changed. CPR/Red... More

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$21–30/hr
Wanaque, NJ • 20 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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$30/hr
Hewitt, NJ • 12 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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$19–25/hr
Ramsey, NJ • 24 miles away

Reoccurring babysitter for two toddler...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are a family of 4 with two daughters that are 2 and 3 years old. No pets
We need a sitter to come over at bedtime. This first time one or both should be in bed but looking for someone who can feed and put both kids down eventually.
We will be in the neighborhood down the street for this first time. More

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$26–30/hr
West Milford, NJ • 15 miles away

Weekend nanny for 3 year old and 11 month old

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

10:00am - 5:00pm

We live in West Milford and have two sweet boys! 11 months and 3 years.
We would like someone to create structure and play activities with our 3 year old who is having difficulty with his speech.
West Milford
Weekends (Saturday and Sunday)

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$15–25/hr
West Milford, NJ • 15 miles away

Part time sitter for energetic toddler and...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

I am mom who works remotely and need extra hands watching my children.
Look over toddler and 11 month old - do snack and dinner. Have activities for toddler and tummy time for 11 month old.
Start date is flexible

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$19–30/hr
Walden, NY • 25 miles away

Before school sitter needed for lovable...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 9:00am (flexible)

We are a family of 4, two little boys ages 2 and 4. The 4 year old is the one who we will need help with as his school doesnt start until 9am and both my husband and I have to be out of the house by 7. Our son is diagnosed with ASD and is not yet potty trained.
Duties would include serving breakfast... More

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$15–18/hr
Walden, NY • 25 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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$21–22/hr
Butler, NJ • 22 miles away

Part time sitter for a fun 4 year old

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

My son is 4 easy going a bit shy loves pretend play playing outside reading singing dancing .
I am a bridal hairstylist I work set weekends so I know the days I need help way in advance I need somebody to help on Saturdays and random Fridays to get me through wedding season, somebody energetic that... More

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$18–22/hr
Milford, PA • 16 miles away

part time ride home from bus stop

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

2:00pm - 4:00pm (flexible)

Two girls who need a ride home from the bus stop. Two fun loving energetic girls.
Pick up from school bus stop twice a week. Receive schedule month in advance

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$19–25/hr
Chester, NY • 12 miles away

Mother’s Day sitter for a 3.5 year old...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Jazzy is an adorable 3.5 year old on the Autism spectrum. She loves music and coloring!
We are looking for a sitter to spend the afternoon with our 3.5 year old on Mother’s Day 5/12

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$30–35/hr
Highland Lakes, NJ • 7 miles away

Am help please

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 1:00am

My name is Gina and I am a health care worker looking for early morning help.
I would need someone to get the kids ready in the morning and drive them to daycare by 630 currently I need help 3 days a week but it could be more later on

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$21–25/hr
West Milford, NJ • 15 miles away

Transportation

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:30am - 8:30am

Hello my family is looking to meet you my name is Janice and looking for a reliable person
I need help with transportation for my children to school and back home after
Live in West Milford 630 to 8
Pick up 3pm

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$15–20/hr
Sparta, NJ • 19 miles away

Early Morning Sitter

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Looking for someone who doesn’t mind waking kids up early in the morning, helping them get dressed and ready for school

Assist my 2 children with starting their day and getting them to school. I would need you to be here at 5:30AM and drop them off at school for 7:00AM. The school is less than... More

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