$12–15/hr
Lemoyne, PA • 21 miles away

One time sitter for now for May 19th

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.

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 05/19

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

I’m a single mom to a 4 year old boy. He gets along with everyone and happy as long as he can have a snack, tv, toys or to draw.

Just to make sure he doesn’t mess up the house to much. He does well most of the time playing on his own.

One time thing right now. I have a meeting to go to for my... More

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$10–13/hr
Lewistown, PA • 23 miles away

Looking for sitter in Lewistown

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

4:00am - 7:00pm

Hi My name Is Shanell & I have a Beautiful Daughter Name A. She is 4 years and is currently in Pre K. I am currently looking for someone during the school season Aug 2024 - May 2025 for MONDAYS ONLY to drop & pick my daughter up from school until I get home from work . According to how far you are... More

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$15–18/hr
Camp Hill, PA • 19 miles away

Need Sitter/Nanny/Mothers-helper for two...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 3:00am (flexible)

Hello. I am a single mom and work from home. I am looking for someone to help watch my two girls who are 2 & 4 years old. General responsibilities include teaching/guiding them to write/trace ABC and shapes, play, light clean up of toys and eating area as needed, supervising play, and more! Hours... More

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$12–16/hr
Boiling Springs, PA • 17 miles away

Occasional sitter for older kids.

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

My youngest is deaf and wears cochlear implants. Both children are self sufficient and just need basic supervision.
Both children only require basic supervision. They're older kids so they don't require a whole lot.

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$14–18/hr
Newville, PA • 15 miles away

Occasional sitter for 1 child.

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I'm a single mom with a 10 year old. He is easy to take care of. I am looking for care for when my mom can't watch him and I have to be at work.
I need the sitter to make sure my son takes his medicine and fed lunch.
I'm located on the main street.

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$15–20/hr
Marysville, PA • 15 miles away

Part-time sitter for two energetic toddlers

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 3:00am

I have a 2yr old son and a 1yr old daughter. Both are very active. My daughter just started walking a couple weeks ago, which she does well with but still a bit on the wobbly side. Neither of my children have any known allergies and there are no special needs.
Looking for a sitter who'd be able to... More

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$10–18/hr
Millersburg, PA • 23 miles away

Please help.

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 5:00pm

My 6 year old now lives with. I need a sitter for before and after school
I work from home and I am in office every 4th week. I need some to be with my daughter, helping her with cyber school or making her she gets in and off the bus land after school care. She would need a sitter until 5-545 at 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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One time sitter for now for May 19th

One time sitter for now for May 19th

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Looking for sitter in Lewistown

Need Sitter/Nanny/Mothers-helper for two...

Need Sitter/Nanny/Mothers-helper for two...

Occasional sitter for older kids.

Occasional sitter for older kids.

Occasional sitter for 1 child.

Occasional sitter for 1 child.

Part-time sitter for two energetic toddlers

Part-time sitter for two energetic toddlers

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Please help.

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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?

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