$17–18/hr
Fairhope, AL • 19 miles away

Semi-Regular Sitting

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

We are in need of a sitter who can help on a pretty regular basis for the next couple of months while we await our spot at daycare. Then on the occasional date night, sick days, etc.
The immediate need is for our 3 month old little girl. We also have a 1.5 year old boy, so it would be multiple... More

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$15–20/hr
Fairhope, AL • 19 miles away

Occasional sitter for two boys so Mom and...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are Josh and Elise and we have two sweet boys, Jude and Ezra. Jude is 2 and Ezra is 1.

We are just looking for someone to occasionally sit with our kids during bed time so that we can go out for dates!

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$16–20/hr
Daphne, AL • 18 miles away

Occasional Sitter for Energetic Toddler

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 02/07 - 02/08

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

We are a young family with an “all boy” toddler. He’s so much fun, but requires a lot of attention.
This night in particular we will be attending a Mardi Gras ball so we will be out late.

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$10–14/hr
Mobile, AL • 4 miles away

Part-time sitter needed for 4-year-old boy

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 10:00am

I'm a single mother four, but only have one that lives at home with me. Two are grown and the other one lives with her dad. My son is the one that will need the care he's not but 4 years old and I just started this job that's just an estimate of what I will be doing every other weekend during the... More

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$10–12/hr
Mobile, AL • 13 miles away

part time sitter for 1 energetic baby boy

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Babysitter Needed

Looking for a reliable and caring babysitter to help with afternoon childcare on weekdays. Responsibilities include either picking up my child from daycare or caring for them at your home. Care will be needed for 3-4 hours, typically between 5:00 PM and 9:00 PM or 10:00... More

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$15–18/hr
Lucedale, MS • 24 miles away

Occasional sitter for 1 adorable infant

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are a house of four plus dog and we live with my dad. He my husband both work and I go to school. My dad mainly speak Spanish, but can speak some English.
Watch the baby, clean up a little bit, pick up after the dog, change diapers, feed baby, put him down for naps, etc.
Only the 4th and 5th as... More

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$10–16/hr
Mobile, AL • 9 miles away

Part-time sitter who loves caring for...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We are a business minded, God-centered loving family. We are looking for a nanny to match our commitments and talk care of our children very well.

Pickup from after school care and help settle the children in at home each day, prepare a quick meal before pickup, and homework help.

I am... More

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$15–20/hr
Mobile, AL • 11 miles away

As needed sitter for a smiley 6 month old...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Young family living in midtown Mobile with 2 friendly dogs and a 6 month old little girl

Occasional weekday morning or afternoon when my husband and my schedules overlap. May include picking her up or dropping her off at daycare in midtown

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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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Occasional sitter for two boys so Mom and...

Occasional sitter for two boys so Mom and...

Occasional Sitter for Energetic Toddler

Occasional Sitter for Energetic Toddler

Part-time sitter needed for 4-year-old boy

Part-time sitter needed for 4-year-old boy

part time sitter for 1 energetic baby boy

part time sitter for 1 energetic baby boy

Occasional sitter for 1 adorable infant

Occasional sitter for 1 adorable infant

Part-time sitter who loves caring for...

Part-time sitter who loves caring for...

As needed sitter for a smiley 6 month old...

As needed sitter for a smiley 6 month old...

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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?

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