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.

$13–15/hr
Bakersfield, CA • 10 miles away

Simple and easy and no stressful

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

5:30am - 7:30am

Single father of 3. All boys. Active life style, super respectful and nice kids
I work early mornings. Need baby sitter to come and be here for a few hours so I don’t have to get them up early. They will be sleeping at this time. So wake them up. They get themselves ready for school and then drop... More

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$20–25/hr
Bakersfield, CA • 10 miles away

Part-time sitter for one infant

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Looking for an occasional sitter for our almost 1 year old

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$23–27/hr
Bakersfield, CA • 18 miles away

Full time sitter for infant & toddler

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

6:00pm - 3:00am

My toddler is energetic & my babygirl is more calm

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$18–22/hr
Bakersfield, CA • 21 miles away

Full time sitter

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

6:00pm - 5:00am

My son is 3 and need potty training I am already teaching him. I don’t have a babysitter due to her getting more sick and I can’t lose my job at the moment need help

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$18–22/hr
Bakersfield, CA • 21 miles away

Early Morning Part Time Sitter For 1 Well...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 4:00am

I’m a single dad working 2 jobs and I’m new to the area so I don’t have much help when it comes to watching Quincy.
I would need a sitter to come over to my house at about 4am and sit with Quincy while I’m at work for the next 3.5 hours. Usually he doesn’t wake up until 7 so the first few hours... More

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$20–25/hr
Bakersfield, CA • 21 miles away

AfterSchool Sitter for Two

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

2:00pm - 6:00pm (flexible)

We are a South Asian and Arab family of 4 with 2 daughters in elementary school (3rd and 5th grades). Parents work from home and need extra help after school
After school care for pick up, driving to activities, snacks, homework, etc.
Located in seven oaks near Reagan Elementary

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$16–25/hr
Bakersfield, CA • 17 miles away

Occasional date night sitter for 3 girls

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are a family with 3 beautiful girls! We have only ever left our girls with family. We recently moved to Bakersfield where family is not near and are in need of someone caring, nurturing, fun and good with kids.

Most of the time will be for date nights and that would require light snack dinner... More

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$10–13/hr
Bakersfield, CA • 21 miles away

Need a short time baby sitter

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

1:30pm - 5:30pm (flexible)

I have 2daughters and 2 dogs that are very kind and loving . My daughters are very sweet and responsible and funny and love to chat with people.
Just need to pick the girls up from school at 2 and 2:30 and watch them until I get off work at 5pm

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$15–22/hr
Bakersfield, CA • 10 miles away

Part-time sitter for 5 month old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 1:00pm (flexible)

We are a family of 3. My husband works away from home and I’m stay at home.
I WFH and need help on Mondays and Thursdays. Sitter will help put the baby to sleep and play with baby.

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$10–20/hr
Bakersfield, CA • 17 miles away

Part-time.

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

1:30pm - 4:30pm (flexible)

I need her to pick up my son from school and stay with him for 1 hour.

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Find a Babysitting Job in Shafter, CA

Simple and easy and no stressful

Simple and easy and no stressful

Part-time sitter for one infant

Part-time sitter for one infant

Full time sitter for infant & toddler

Full time sitter for infant & toddler

Full time sitter

Full time sitter

Early Morning Part Time Sitter For 1 Well...

Early Morning Part Time Sitter For 1 Well...

AfterSchool Sitter for Two

AfterSchool Sitter for Two

Occasional date night sitter for 3 girls

Occasional date night sitter for 3 girls

Need a short time baby sitter

Need a short time baby sitter

Part-time sitter for 5 month old

Part-time sitter for 5 month old

Part-time.

Part-time.

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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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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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