$16–20/hr
Cheswold, DE • 8 miles away

Part time person for transportation from...

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

5:30pm - 6:30pm (flexible)

Hi, we are a two parent family that works after 6 on certain days. We have a small dog and a rabbit.
We’re looking for a responsible person to pick up our 13 year old daughter from cheer practice and bring her home from school since her school doesn’t offer transportation.

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$10–15/hr
Kenton, DE • 11 miles away

Occasional sitter for 4 year old sweet girl

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Looking for occasional sitter to give husband and I time out together. We have 2 small dogs and horses as well.

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$17–20/hr
Milford, DE • 15 miles away

Part-time sitter for beautiful baby girl

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Just a single mom looking to pick up some extra jobs to provide her daughter the best life! We live with her grandparents but they are tied up with other responsibilities and we’ll need help from time to time.

Ava is the sweetest and a pretty happy/chill baby. She’s 3.5 months old, so definitely... More

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$21–25/hr
Dover, DE • 4 miles away

Sitter for 5 year old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 4:00am (flexible)

5 year old looking for a sitter with flexible schedule must have experience with special needs children

5 year old looking for a sitter with flexible schedule must have experience with special needs children text if interested Tanya

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$15–19/hr
Dover, DE • 5 miles away

Part time sitter for 5 year old boy

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

5:00pm - 9:00pm (flexible)

Looking for a sitter for 5 year old with flexible hours and weekends must have experience with special needs children

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$20–24/hr
Townsend, DE • 20 miles away

Part-time sitter for two energetic toddlers

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Care for special needs child experience appreciated but not required

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$15–18/hr
Dover, DE • 5 miles away

Sitter for 5 year old boy

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

5 year old boy in kindergarten only child looking for a occasional sitter

Must have experience with children on the spectrum and experience with nonverbal communication

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$12–15/hr
Harrington, DE • 11 miles away

Morning help in Harrington

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

My husband and I work from home and need help with our dog and 3 month old.

Mostly just watch the 3 month old and let the dog out occasionally. Light housekeeping from time to time would be helpful.

We are located in Harrington and looking for help mornings Monday through Friday

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$10–15/hr
Smyrna, DE • 14 miles away

childcare pick up

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

I am looking for someone to pick up my daughter from her daycare and bring her home. it is no longer than an hour 4 times a week.

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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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Occasional sitter for 4 year old sweet girl

Occasional sitter for 4 year old sweet girl

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Part-time sitter for beautiful baby girl

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Sitter for 5 year old

Part time sitter for 5 year old boy

Part time sitter for 5 year old boy

Part-time sitter for two energetic toddlers

Part-time sitter for two energetic toddlers

Sitter for 5 year old boy

Sitter for 5 year old boy

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Morning help in Harrington

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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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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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