$20–25/hr
Park City, UT • 17 miles away

consistent after school help needed;...

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

Weekly

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

Starting in mid-August, when kids go back to school, we’ll need some extra hands when Dad is shuttling for after school activities and Mom is working from home and traveling for work.

Responsibilities include: playing and caring for 3 kids, keeping children’s items tidy but no housework... More

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$16–20/hr
Draper, UT • 17 miles away

Part-time sitter for two well-behaved boys.

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Typically, I go out on Friday or Saturday nights and stay out late. My boys are very well-behaved. So if you're comfortable staying here until two or three in the morning and putting my boys to bed, I would love to meet you. I only have them every other weekend, so this is not a regular job. We have... More

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$20–24/hr
Salt Lake City, UT • 23 miles away

Part-time sitter for two silly kiddos

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 6:00pm (flexible)

My 6-year-old son is incredibly sweet, sensitive and curious. He's in the stage where Lego is life. My 4-year-old daughter is the spunk/spice of the family. She is advanced beyond her age and loves all things pink, stuffies and kitties. Both bring so much joy to others through silliness and... More

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$12–15/hr
South Jordan, UT • 24 miles away

Sometimes Sitter/Nanny for Darling...

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 04/27

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

My wife and I have an adorable daughter named Daphne who is four months old. She’s struggling with sleeping and feeding at night. We need a back-up nanny who can come and take care of her during some nights and weekends.

Rocking, reading bedtime books, feeding bottles, burping, playing, and being... More

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$17–21/hr
Saratoga Springs, UT • 19 miles away

African American Family needing short term...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

African American family with 2 children. Girl who is about to be 5 and boy who is about to turn 2. Wife is undergoing Cancer treatment and need help with the kids to allow for her care.
Sitter will be needed from April 30th - May 7th. Time needed will be from 8am - 1pm in the above dates. Looking... More

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$15–16/hr
Orem, UT • 10 miles away

Part-time sitter for a 2 and a 5 year old

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

10:00am - 6:00pm (flexible)

My wife and I have been separated and awaiting an official divorce decree. We share the children on a 5 2 2 schedule so I have them every Wednesdays and Thursdays and alternating Friday, Saturday, and Sundays. My children love to play with other kids at the park and I limit their screen time
Play... More

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$15–20/hr
Saratoga Springs, UT • 19 miles away

Part-time sitter for 4 wonderful kids!

4 children

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 6:00pm

I am looking for someone to tend my four grandkids. They are fun loving kids that like to play card games, make crafts and play with play dough. When weather permits they love to play outside.
I am looking for someone to watch the kids, make snacks, and clean up after the messes the kids may... More

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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?

Babysitting jobs in your area

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consistent after school help needed;...

consistent after school help needed;...

Part-time sitter for two well-behaved boys.

Part-time sitter for two well-behaved boys.

Part-time sitter for two silly kiddos

Part-time sitter for two silly kiddos

Sometimes Sitter/Nanny for Darling...

Sometimes Sitter/Nanny for Darling...

African American Family needing short term...

African American Family needing short term...

Part-time sitter for a 2 and a 5 year old

Part-time sitter for a 2 and a 5 year old

Part-time sitter for 4 wonderful kids!

Part-time sitter for 4 wonderful kids!

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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?

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