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.

$21–25/hr
Phoenix, AZ • 19 miles away

Part-sitter when needed for two energetic...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I have 2 boys a little demanding but great kids I live with my mother we have one cat
stay With the boys help with one he study time with the older one. No housekeeping needed just keep house clean,assist with a meal if needed.

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$16–19/hr
Phoenix, AZ • 20 miles away

Just would like comfort and compassion...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We only have one baby he’s our first baby he’s our priority and would like him to be yours when your watching him

Take care and manage him and change diapers also keeping him happy I would not like him to cry

Always call or text us when you’re not sure I will always reply !

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$20–49/hr
Phoenix, AZ • 25 miles away

Looking for trusting experienced new born...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

My wife and I just recently had our first baby, occasionally I have to travel for work and would like to find someone we can count on for 2 hours so my wife can go to the gym and also run errands.
Bottle feed, diaper changes, burping, put to bed, hold him, entertain our baby. Text me

Phoenix, AZ... More

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$21–25/hr
Scottsdale, AZ • 14 miles away

85258 for 2 hours

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I AM a single mum with a 9 year old daughter. We are not from Arizona.
I need to pick My daughter from her school. and to carry her to My job. It is for 2 hours.
Laguna Elementary school 85258 Scottsdale

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$21–25/hr
Phoenix, AZ • 16 miles away

Weekly Sitter for Energetic Toddler.

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 6:00pm (flexible)

Hello! We’re a family of four looking for a caring, dependable live-in sitter to join us. Our family includes our playful 2-year-old, Snoh, and Roman, our energetic 11-year-old who loves sports. My wife, Jamie, and I value quality family time, whether watching movies, playing sports, or just... More

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$15–20/hr
Phoenix, AZ • 25 miles away

Part time sitter for 9 month old infant

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Look after him. Play him some toys. Feed him if he is hungry. (Formula and solid food will be provided)

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$19–23/hr
San Tan Valley, AZ • 18 miles away

Occasional sitter for female toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Ember is a toddler will have just turned 1 in December 2024.
We have 2 dogs
Occasional sitter for when parents go on date nights or other sitter needs. Would be looking for someone to come to our home and watch, play, feed and in general take care of Ember.
Must be good with dogs.
We live in San... More

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$13–25/hr
Tempe, AZ • 8 miles away

Part-time sitter for 2 chill Teens

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

2:00pm - 5:00pm

2 kids, (13F) and (11M) Need help picking up from school and making dinner while i work
pick kids up from school, make them a quick snack, and keep occupied!!

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$18/hr
Scottsdale, AZ • 18 miles away

TRAVEL NANNY

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Single Dad - 3 kids. Twins 4 years old. Teen (does not require care). No Pets.
TRAVEL NANNY:
Need childcare/house helper for busy executive
4.5 year old twins
1-2 trips per month . 2-7 days on average
Must be able to stay at the house and take kids to school and back each day during the... More

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$10–25/hr
Scottsdale, AZ • 16 miles away

Occasional sitter for sweet 11 yo girl

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are a happy family of 2, with a vibrant, bright, adventurous 11 yo daughter. She is quite independent and self-driven and is at that in-between age of not quite being old enough to stay alone.
Supervise, prepare meal/snacks, answer questions about homework, engage and spend time with our daughter More

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$10–25/hr
Mesa, AZ • 3 miles away

Taking my Kids to school

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 1:00am

My name is Dee. I work early morning hours and need assistance getting my school age children to school on the mornings I work.
In need of a long term reliable sitter to pick my children up from home & drop them off at school three days a week.
Pick up from home off Country Club and Holmes and... More

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$21–25/hr
Phoenix, AZ • 13 miles away

Surgery Sitter for the day

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 12/11

12:00am - 12:00pm

I am a disabled veteran single father with an amazing son Jaxon who is 14 and has slight autism. I need a sitter to stay with him overnight as I have surgery for hip replacement and will be kept overnight. The website made me do a second job posting for some reason so you know they are both the... More

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$20–24/hr
Phoenix, AZ • 13 miles away

Surgery Sitter for the day

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 12/11 - 12/12

12:00am - Overnight

I’m a disabled veteran single father with an amazing son who is 14 with slight autism.
I need a sitter to stay with him and overnight as I have surgery for hip replacement. The surgery in the AM and only a few hours. The hospital and hotel are next to each other so there is no major travel between.... More

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$20–25/hr
Phoenix, AZ • 13 miles away

Seeking Sitters and/or Nannies

5+ children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Total of 5 kids
Ages 14, 10, 7, 3 & 1
Oldest are boys and youngest are girls.
My boys love sports, clothes, shoes and video games. My girls are both rough and tough and tiny and cute.
The quite talkative bunch. Very funny. Never a dull moment. very smart, witty and intelligent. They all talk... More

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