$20–24/hr
Prospect, CT • 13 miles away

Part time sitter for 6 month 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

9:00am - 6:00pm (flexible)

Family of 4 - Charlie, Jesse, Joey and dog Remy. Looking for one day a week so that I can go to work
Babysit 6 month old - entertain and put downfor naps. Feed baby, put to sleep, entertain

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$18–22/hr
New Haven, CT • 24 miles away

Afterschool sitter for two loving girls

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

5:00pm - 7:00pm

We are a family of four with two children in elementary school. We have no pets.
The role includes picking the kids from afterschool and staying with them until parents come home. Applicant should prove clean driving record. The hours are from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with some flexibility.

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$21–25/hr
New Haven, CT • 17 miles away

Part-time sitter for toddler girl

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hello, we’re the Cohen’s! We’re a family of 3 in Hamden plus our furry friend, Linus. We’re looking for a part time baby sitter for our daughter, Lillian, who is almost 2.
We’re looking for occasional care for either covering daycare closures, sick days, or just help for mom and dad to get... More

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$10–24/hr
Meriden, CT • 10 miles away

Pickup at daycare

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 1:00am

My son and I love the outdoors we have a dog and a kitty , one fish and one frog

I need a sitter to drive to daycare Monday and wed and possibly a Fri if I work overtime at my job this would only be from 555pm-625pm can wait in parking lot of daycare u till I arrive daycare closes at 6 and I... More

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$20–24/hr
Wethersfield, CT • 10 miles away

Just a boy and his 4 legged brother...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

4:00pm - 7:00pm (flexible)

Ellis is 3 years old with a 4 legged big brother and 2 hard working parents.

On Friday afternoons we have a gap in childcare where Ellis’s dad leaves for work and his mom isn’t home yet. Ellis needs someone to play with, make some supper, possibly do the bath/bed routine, and keep him safe... More

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$20–25/hr
West Hartford, CT • 8 miles away

Part time sitter for energetic girl....

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

3:30pm - 7:30pm (flexible)

Easy going family of 4. Two hard working parents looking for weekday and weekend sitter.

Some driving for after school activities. Overnight sitter will be needed too since we travel a lot for work.

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$18–20/hr
Marlborough, CT • 21 miles away

Looking for sitter for 2 year old son

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

2:30pm - 6:30pm

I work from home and I am looking for a sitter to watch my active 2 year old.

Responsibilities would include feeding him (meals will be prepared and set aside ahead of time by me), cleaning up after meals, diaper changes, and engaging him in learning activities.

Ideal candidate has experience... 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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Part time sitter for 6 month old

Part time sitter for 6 month old

Afterschool sitter for two loving girls

Afterschool sitter for two loving girls

Part-time sitter for toddler girl

Part-time sitter for toddler girl

Pickup at daycare

Pickup at daycare

Just a boy and his 4 legged brother...

Just a boy and his 4 legged brother...

Part time sitter for energetic girl....

Part time sitter for energetic girl....

Looking for sitter for 2 year old son

Looking for sitter for 2 year old son

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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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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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