$15–20/hr
Medina, OH • 17 miles away

On an as needed basis sitter for 2...

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

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are a family of 4. My husband works 5-6 days/week and I have been a stay-at-home Mom for the past few years. We have 2 girls (6 and 4). Our girls love to play and are very much busy bodies. It would be great to find someone who is energetic, playful, responsible, and flexible.
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$10–18/hr
Ravenna, OH • 16 miles away

3 year old boy/ evenings/nights

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

4:00pm - 10:00pm (flexible)

Bryton is almost 3 and fully potty trained andcommunicates his needs pretty well
I typically work Wednesday through Saturday, just basic toddler childcare.Youd have him for dinner which I will provide
Your location or mine either would work

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$15–22/hr
Maple Heights, OH • 21 miles away

Occasional baby sitter for one very full...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Just me and my son , my son is spoiled a little more of adult attention. But he’s very fun and energetic but also shy
My son is shy to start but very open once comfortable he is funny and crazy at the same time have good energy my son is clingy at timed
Schedule vary more of date night or personal... More

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$13–15/hr
Chagrin Falls, OH • 22 miles away

Extra set of hands for busy mom

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Looking for someone to be an extra set of hands. We are a foster family so the number of kids and ages may change from time to time. I will always be home, I’m just looking for someone to jump in where needed. Days of the week and times are flexible. May need some evening help here and there.

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$15–21/hr
Alliance, OH • 24 miles away

Every other weekend Overnight babysitter

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 2:00pm

Hello, I am a single mom to one little girl! I work night shift at the local hospital in town. Olivia will be 4 in June.
Bed time routine, very simple, helping with potty training, bedtime snack. Breakfast in the morning. She will sleep through the night. Usually bedtime is 8/830 and she’ll wake up... More

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$12–15/hr
Mogadore, OH • 11 miles away

Sitter for two boys in Mogadore.

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

9:30am - 4:30pm (flexible)

Hi, we have two boys, aged 4 and 1. Mom and dad both work from home. We live in Mogadore.

We need a sitter to watch the boys 3 days a week at our house. The boys love to play and are a ton of fun!

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$12–14/hr
Kent, OH • 11 miles away

Part time sitter for 2 school age girls in...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

My husband and I live in Kent and have 2 girls, ages 7 and 9, that we are looking for a part time babysitter for 1-2 days a week.

The job description would include playing with the kids, homework help, feeding them dinner, light clean up and bedtime.

The days of the week would vary but the... More

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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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On an as needed basis sitter for 2...

On an as needed basis sitter for 2...

3 year old boy/ evenings/nights

3 year old boy/ evenings/nights

Occasional baby sitter for one very full...

Occasional baby sitter for one very full...

Extra set of hands for busy mom

Extra set of hands for busy mom

Every other weekend Overnight babysitter

Every other weekend Overnight babysitter

Sitter for two boys in Mogadore.

Sitter for two boys in Mogadore.

Part time sitter for 2 school age girls in...

Part time sitter for 2 school age girls in...

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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?

What are things babysitters do with kids?

How can babysitters make extra money?

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