$12–15/hr
Coraopolis, PA • 21 miles away

Occasional Sitter for Small Family

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

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Our family is small. It is us and our son who is about to turn 7 years old. We are looking for a babysitter for the occasional date night. Our child is into Mario Kart, Ben 10, Liberty Kids, Tornadoes and Sonic the hedgehog.

We need someone who is comfortable with bedtime, and also playing with... More

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$19–23/hr
Pittsburgh, PA • 21 miles away

afternoon/evening sitter for two...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

3:00pm - 6:00pm (flexible)

Hi we have two kids. we need someone to get to our house around 3 to help get the kids off the school bus.
get the kids off the bus or pick them from school and spend time with them till parents get home

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$12–18/hr
Washington, PA • 23 miles away

Two Day Sitter for Infant (we will be...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

6:30am - 4:30pm (flexible)

New parents with our beautiful little girl. I start back at work in the middle of May. Start day is flexible.

Watch our infant Tuesday and Fridays while one of us works from home in a separate area of the home. Out-of-town grandparents would like to watch the baby once a month, so you may lose a... More

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$19–23/hr
Lawrence, PA • 24 miles away

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3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

3:30pm - 7:30pm

3 kids, one year old , 4 and 6 .
We’re looking to have trustful nanny helping me during the next 4 months .
Taking care of the kids needs on those hours just like how I will tel her to do .

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$18–18/hr
Aliquippa, PA • 20 miles away

Part-time sitter for 2 energetic toddler...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 10:00am (flexible)

2 boys- 3 years old and 19 months, that love to play and have fun!!
Hi there! We are in need of a sitter while I go back to work part time. We're looking for someone to interact with the boys; play with them, take them on walks, make them meals, put them down for naps and possibly bed time.
My... More

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$16–23/hr
Lawrence, PA • 24 miles away

Occasional Sitter

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Family of 4 looking for an occasional babysitter. We would probably need the person about 2 times a month.
Son is special needs, so we need someone who can watch him, he is pretty laid back.

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$13–15/hr
Carnegie, PA • 25 miles away

Part time summer sitter

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Single Mom looking for summer care 3 days a week. Originally signed up for extended day, but want to see if there is a better option.

Primarily, your role would be to care and engage the 8 year old. The 10 year old typically does his own thing. Feed them lunch and then run kids to activities, which... More

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$18–20/hr
Baden, PA • 25 miles away

Nanny with experience

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

8:30am - 3:30pm

2.5 year old who needs an active VERY ACTIVE adult playmate, 7 year old who needs prompting for online school
Keep things neat and tidy, dishes done up, toys picked up but no extensive cleaning. Lots of structured play and activities in house. Will need to prompt 7 year old for Subject changes in... 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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Part-time sitter for 2 energetic toddler...

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Occasional Sitter

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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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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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