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.

$19–24/hr
Portland, OR • 16 miles away

Kids Daycare Coach (Part-Time)

5+ children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 5:00am

Do you have a love of sports and fitness and enjoy working with children If so, this job is the perfect fit for you. YOU GET PAID TO PLAY!!!!
Our mission is building a lifelong love of fitness and sports for young children in a non-competitive environment.
We are an enrichment and Physical... More

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$15–21/hr
Vancouver, WA • 20 miles away

Part-time - full time in home nanny needed...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:30am - 2:30pm (flexible)

Hello! We’re looking for an awesome nanny for our 11 month old son while mom and dad work.
Feeding, diaper changes, play, nap time, child related clean up/ laundry.

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$20–24/hr
Portland, OR • 15 miles away

Mondays with a loveable toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 4:00pm

Working parents with 2 children. These kids are funny and sweet and a total joy to hang out with. We live in a quiet neighborhood with a park close by and have a sweet, well behaved mini Australian Shepherd.
You will be caring for our 1 year old. They are starting to walk and mimic words. You would... More

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$15–18/hr
Portland, OR • 9 miles away

Full time sitter in Bethany area

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 3:00pm (flexible)

We are family of 4 which includes one dog too. Me and my wife both work full time and looking for someone who is comfortable having dog around

We would like to have someone who has experience with infants and can do small house work too.

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$20–25/hr
Portland, OR • 16 miles away

Part-time sitter for independent 7 year old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

6:00am - 8:00am

We are looking for someone to help get our 7 year old ready for school and pick her up from after school care. She is very self-sufficient and knows her morning and evening routines, your main role is encouragement to stay on task. Days are variable- 1-3 mornings per week (6 am to ~7:30 AM when the... More

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$15–20/hr
Portland, OR • 9 miles away

Part time sitter needed for the two...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

3:00pm - 5:00pm (flexible)

Hi I am looking for a part time nanny who can pick up my two beautiful kids from school and drop them home give them snack and take them to the class

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$14–22/hr
Hillsboro, OR • 7 miles away

Looking for weekly partime daytime sitter

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

10:30am - 7:30pm (flexible)

I am an outpatient dietitian with Providence and work hybrid, and my husband and I also own a custom cabinet business that he works at full time. Looking for more ongoing care for our kids so we can expand our business more.

Play with our kids in engaged and age appropriate ways, prepare bottles... More

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$17–20/hr
Vancouver, WA • 24 miles away

One day a week babysitter for our three...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 8:00am

My name is Emily and I’m a MS teacher and my husband is a project manager. We have a three year old daughter who is energetic and goofy! She loves paw patrol, going to the park, and playing with her magnets.
We would need someone to come to our house and take care of Alexandra one day a week until... More

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$15–24/hr
West Linn, OR • 23 miles away

Full time sitter for two loving girls

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 8:00am (flexible)

We are a family of four: two little girls ages 5 and 8. We recently relocated to West Linn from Colorado. Both parents work primarily from home but occasionally have to go into the office. We also have a golden doodle.

Looking for an after school sitter starting May 29th until school ends June... More

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$20–50/hr
Portland, OR • 20 miles away

One-time sitter for vacation

2 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 06/12

10:00am - 5:00pm (flexible)

We have two daughters. The older is five years old and the younger is three.
We will be in Portland for a wedding and would like the sitter to entertain the girls while mom and dad help with wedding prep
We will be staying at an Airbnb so taking the girls offsite is preferable

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$20/hr
West Linn, OR • 23 miles away

Remy lady, 2 years old, needs a new nanny!

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 6:00am (flexible)

Katie (mom), jean (dad) and remy lady who is 2. Then we have a lot of dogs- 4 to be exact. All are very friendly.

8:30-2:30 hang out and play with Remy.

She is a very fun and active two-year-old. Mom will be around on and off, but also has to go to the office and court in a variety of... More

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$22–25/hr
Newberg, OR • 20 miles away

Part time Sitter/Nanny/Recuring

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 1:00pm (flexible)

I have 3 girls 8, 14,&15. They are amazing and fun; no real special needs. All the girls are involved in after school events, but mostly soccer and basketball.
Duties would include light cleaning, meal prep, laundry. Mostly transportation, they are pretty good at doing what is needed of... More

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$20–24/hr
Portland, OR • 9 miles away

Occasional sitter for energetic 4-year-old.

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We have a very active and fun loving 4 year old who has never had a babysitter. We'd love to have a regular sitter with whom our daughter can feel comfortable and get to know as a regular visitor to her life.

We'd like to have occasional afternoon/early evening day-dates on the weekends.... More

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$18–24/hr
Portland, OR • 21 miles away

Seeking ad hoc and regular afternoon care...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are down to earth, value quality interaction, active time outside, natural foods, and basically no screen time. The
primary focus is on relating to Theo, getting him outside and active, playing games, reading books, drawing, and potentially taking him to tumbling, the library or other... More

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