$15–24/hr
San Tan Valley, AZ • 18 miles away

Full time sitter

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.

5+ children

Babysitting

Weekly

5:00am - 3:00pm (flexible)

We are a large family with 5 children and temporarily taking care of a nephew, so that makes it 6! We have twin toddlers (16 months old) two 7 years olds, and a 12 and 15 yo.
Sitter is needed full time for the twins, school aged children will be home after school so they only require light... More

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$15–25/hr
Phoenix, AZ • 18 miles away

After school sitter for my two bubbly...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 3:00am

Hi! I have two very sweet, and playful children and a miniature wiener dog named Elsa.

I am looking for someone that can pick up my littles from school and then bring them back to my place and watch them until I or my other half get home from work. We are normally home anytime from 5:30-6pm... More

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$15–22/hr
Tempe, AZ • 8 miles away

Part-Time sitter for two awesome kiddos

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi! My husband and I have two little ones, 9F and 6M. We both work in a corporate setting, which will require us to travel for work occasionally. We would also like to enjoy some date nights here and there! Our kids are incredibly smart and funny. They prefer to spend their time either playing with... More

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$10–15/hr
Queen Creek, AZ • 15 miles away

Sitter needed for 4 year old boy

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 8:00am

Our son is 4 years old and in preschool half days Monday through Friday. Need care and transportation to and from preschool Monday through Wednesday. Would prefer to be at our house but can accommodate yours but would be longer hours if that’s the case. Please reach out if interested and willing to... More

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$25–30/hr
Scottsdale, AZ • 19 miles away

A driving nanny for the after-school pick...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 1:00am (flexible)

Our three younger kids are 8-year old twins and a 10-year old daughter (all girls).
Kids go to 2 different schools: Redfield and BASIS Scottsdale. Pick-up time for Basis is at 2:50pm, and Redfield is at 3:20pm. Schools are 10 minutes apart and 20 minutes from our house. I am looking for someone to... More

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$20–24/hr
Tempe, AZ • 8 miles away

Sitter for an energetic toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 1:00pm (flexible)

Hello my name is Lizbeth, my husband Dwayne and I are looking for someone who will care and ensure a healthy and safe environment for our 2year old son Adonis while we are both at work.

Coming up with unique play ideas or educational activities including feeding, diapering,dressing and... More

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$15–25/hr
Queen Creek, AZ • 15 miles away

sitter for two energetic toddlers

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Loving family, very adventurous, husband supervisor in construction, wife works from home. 2 sons, one is 4 and one is 16 months
Watch children for date nights, appointments, or events. Help with learning typical abc’s and math. Change diapers and put down for naps/bed time. Occasional house cleaning 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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Sitter for an energetic toddler

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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?

How can babysitters make extra money?

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