$14–18/hr
Southbridge, MA • 13 miles away

Part-time sitter for our sweet 3 year old

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

Weekly

4:30pm - 7:30pm

I am looking for one night a week where a sitter can take over all my duties as mom. Prepare snack, quick dinner, clean and refill lunch box for school the next day, bath time and bed time. Usually someone else will also be home. I will be in my office or my husband will be in and out. We could also... More

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$19–21/hr
Brimfield, MA • 16 miles away

After-school sitter for twin boys.

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

2:30pm - 5:30pm (flexible)

Looking for a reliable person to provide after school care for our twins!

Need someone who can pick our twins up from school M-F and be with them until 5pm.

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$20–25/hr
West Brookfield, MA • 24 miles away

Part time sitter for a happy easy little girl

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

11:00am - 5:00pm (flexible)

We are a supportive loving family.
We try really hard to be more hands on and one on one with out screens.
We love animals - books -gardening and outdoor activities.
MUST be comfortable AND KIND with dogs. We love our dogs just like our daughter. Dogs are more the friendly, safe and trained.
Will... More

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$15–25/hr
Chepachet, RI • 21 miles away

Looking for a sitter for 1 child

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 1:00pm (flexible)

We are a family of 4 looking for care for our youngest daughter who is 5.
We will need someone to bring our daughter to preschool for 8:30am and then pick her up at 12pm and bring her home. While she is at school we can have you come back to our home to do light housekeeping, meal prep, errands etc.

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$15–20/hr
Hampden, MA • 21 miles away

Regular Thursday Sitter. Full day with our...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:30am - 5:30pm

Family of 3. Looking for a regular sitter once a week for our wonderful 18 month old while us parents are at work.

Need someone who is comfortable with a toddler. Preparing meals, changing diapers, putting down for naps, and playing with our daughter during the day.

We live in Hampden and are... More

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$20–24/hr
North Grosvenordale, CT • 12 miles away

Part time babysitter for 18mo

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 5:00am (flexible)

Family needs part time support on weekdays for one 18 month old boy.
Meals and light housekeeping.
No pets in household.
Flexible days / times as long as it is during daytime hours.

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$19–23/hr
Ellington, CT • 18 miles away

Part-time(one day) sitter for a preschool...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 5:00pm

We are a family of four, my husband, my son (4), daughter (1), and myself. We also have a dog and a cat.
We need a nanny to take care of our son and daughter during the day on Wednesdays.
I generally work from home on Wednesdays; however I am in meetings all day. I also have the occasional need to... More

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$19–20/hr
Manchester, CT • 24 miles away

Occasional part-time sitter for two lovely...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Upbeat and kind blended family. We are joyfull and gracious. Thankful.
Looking an occasional sitter for early dismissal days. It will be for 3.5 hours occasionally.
Manchester, 1:00pm-4:15pm occasionally on half days.

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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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Part-time sitter for our sweet 3 year old

Part-time sitter for our sweet 3 year old

After-school sitter for twin boys.

After-school sitter for twin boys.

Part time sitter for a happy easy little girl

Part time sitter for a happy easy little girl

Looking for a sitter for 1 child

Looking for a sitter for 1 child

Regular Thursday Sitter. Full day with our...

Regular Thursday Sitter. Full day with our...

Part time babysitter for 18mo

Part time babysitter for 18mo

Part-time(one day) sitter for a preschool...

Part-time(one day) sitter for a preschool...

Occasional part-time sitter for two lovely...

Occasional part-time sitter for two lovely...

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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?

What are things babysitters do with kids?

How can babysitters make extra money?

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