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.

$10–25/hr
Dover, NH • 5 miles away

Sitter for evenings after daycare while...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

One parent family with one 3 year old boy and 2 dogs. He is the sweetest and cutest little guy you'll meet.
Looking for someone to pickup from daycare and watch him as I work long hour days past their schedule. Also some occasional weekends. Care for the dogs would be helpful and bonus but not... More

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$21–29/hr
Dover, NH • 5 miles away

Seeking part-time babysitter for little ones

4 children

Babysitting

Weekly

5:00pm - 9:00pm (flexible)

Hi! My husband and I just moved to Dover, NH with our 4 young children. They are ages 6, 3, 2, and 7-months. They are wonderful and our past babysitters have really enjoyed being with them. We are seeking part-time babysitting help.

Bedtime routine, encourage independent play, read books, and... More

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$20–20/hr
Rye, NH • 14 miles away

Date Night Sitter Needed!

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Seeking an experienced sitter for our 7.5 year old son. We'd like someone for weekend date nights. Please be willing to prepare simple meals, do light house work such as tidying up toys and kitchen after meals. CPR and first aid training are required. You must be a non-smoker and a non-perfume... More

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$16–19/hr
East Derry, NH • 23 miles away

Part time sitter for my toddler (flexible...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi I am 27 and work remote My daughter is 2.5 with signs of mild autisim she has limited speech but is a very happy little girl
I just need someone to come and help me with my daughter for just a few hours during the day. Mainly to help with Lunch timem, play outside and do some activites. I will... More

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$19–20/hr
Sanford, ME • 24 miles away

Part time sitter to drive child to and...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

6:30am - 8:30am

We are 3 person home with another on the way. both of us work early in the morning and can’t bring our son to school or be there to get him
drop Off at Headstart and pick up from Headstart. Watch child before and after.

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$15–20/hr
East Kingston, NH • 15 miles away

Sitter for one year old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 4:00pm

We have 2 kids one is in school other just turned 1 mom works from home
Watch entertain and feed the baby while mom works. Clean and change him the Normal baby things

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$22–26/hr
Amesbury, MA • 19 miles away

Occasional sitter for a toddler and a...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Family of four with two little boys. Our almost four year old is very interested in vehicles. Our one and a half year old is the happiest little chunk
We are looking for someone who can help out occasionally. Just playing with the kids and snacks/meals.
We live in a townhouse/condo with a... More

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$19–25/hr
Rochester, NH • 12 miles away

Part time sitter for 4 kids, two who...

4 children

Babysitting

Weekly

4:30pm - 8:30pm

One daughter in middle school, one daughter in kindergarten, and two boys ages 2 and 3
Watch over the kids and play with them, potentially some light housekeeping like loading and unloading the Dishwasher

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$21–35/hr
Hampton, NH • 15 miles away

Part-time sitter for 2 fun and sweet toddlers

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are looking for an experienced, nurturing babysitter with a sense of fun and love of children to care for our sweet and silly son(3yo) and daughter(2yo).
We are looking for a sitter that will be able to help during dinner and bedtime.

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$20–24/hr
Madbury, NH • 6 miles away

Part-time sitter for a family in Madbury

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Family with three kids. Looking for help in the mornings before school and occasionally in the afternoon with after school care.
Duties: Help get the kids ready in the am. Feed them breakfast and get them to school/daycare. I
n the afternoon it requires getting the kids off the school bus and... More

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$15–24/hr
Hooksett, NH • 24 miles away

Part time babysitter for one baby boy.

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00pm - 3:00am (flexible)

My wife and I are looking for a babysitter to care for our little boy while we are away for work.

We will need you to make his milk, play games and just enjoy yourself with him until we get back from work.

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$12–20/hr
Exeter, NH • 11 miles away

Occasional Wednesdays School pick up and...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Looking for sitter to pick up kids from school on Few Wednesdays from September-December when dad travels and mom teaches late at the University

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$21–25/hr
Sanford, ME • 24 miles away

After school sitter for 2 lovely little...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

2:30pm - 6:30pm (flexible)

We are moving and looking into after school care for our 8 and 7 year old daughters we also live with our mother in law who is in the basement apartment. We have 2 cats also
Pick up the girls from schoolbring them home or to an activity until we get home also my husband ideally would like some time... More

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$20–30/hr
Exeter, NH • 11 miles away

regular part-time sitter/organizational help

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 4:00am (flexible)

We are looking to have someone on board to help with our pre-k son with a new baby arriving in late October. He is in preschool MWF mornings. We are looking for an extra set of hands to do crafts, meal prep, snacks, grocery shop, help with toys and putting away clothes...walks downtown and to the... More

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What are things babysitters do with kids?

How can babysitters make extra money?

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