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.

$10–20/hr
Hialeah, FL • 13 miles away

Part-time sitter for two energetic toddlers

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

N/A

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$19–21/hr
Homestead, FL • 19 miles away

Looking for lovely nanny

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

10:00am - 3:00pm

Looking for help with my son for the days I don’t have any one to watch him

Close attention to the baby and keeping me in contact and updates with the baby

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$17–20/hr
Miami, FL • 15 miles away

Occasional sitter for baby

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We have our 1st baby boy born in March. We have a 14 year old small dog who is very sweet.
Nuestro primer bebe y tenemos un perrito dulce de 15 años.
We need for them to be detailed oriented and take notes on how we work with our baby.
Note detalles y tome nota para que todo funcione bien.
Ayuda de... More

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$20–23/hr
Miami, FL • 6 miles away

Full-time nanny for baby boy

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 4:00pm

Starting new job working from home and need the help with my 6 month old, my husband works full-time as well. We do have a dog who is very sweet and loves people.
Feed and change baby. Put baby down for naps.
First few weeks of new job, nanny will be needed for most of day (9-4pm), after training... More

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$16–22/hr
Miami, FL • 11 miles away

Afterschool and some weekends babysitter...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

3:30pm - 7:30pm

Hi my partner and I have one 6 year old daughter. We also have a golden doodle puppy
After school care on Thursday and Fridays until bedtime. Some late nights and over nights occasionally if I’m traveling for work. Weekends also
Schedule is after school and weekends. Flexible.

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$18–20/hr
Miami, FL • 5 miles away

Part-time nanny for the mornings

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Schedule / Responsibilities: Breakfast, Playtime, Reading, Walk outside, Lunch, Nap

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$22–26/hr
Hollywood, FL • 22 miles away

Occasional sitter for two energetic children

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Two energetic children. I need help to drive them around. Help them with homework
Take the kids to soccer practice, help with home work, help with dinner. I also need help with teaching them boundaries
Pembroke Pines, Fl

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$13–16/hr
Hollywood, FL • 22 miles away

A trustworthy, kind & responsible Mommy’s...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are a busy family with a toddler who is very adventurous! We love new experiences!

A trust worthy, kind & honest Mommy’s helper. Assist with my toddlers needs & house hold needs.

Miramar

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$22–23/hr
Miami, FL • 15 miles away

School pick ups and drop offs

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

3:00pm - 7:00pm

My name is Aleah and my Husband is Maykel. We are an autism friendly family
We need someone reliable to pick her up from school and drop her to therapy

On weekends it will be a 8hr shift or negotiable .

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$23–27/hr
Miami, FL • 5 miles away

Part time sitter for active toddler for...

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 11/27 - 11/28

6:00pm - 12:00am

Our only child. He needs special attention and care. He is loving fun and funny and active
For date night, take care of toddler. Tidy him up feed him and put him to sleep
Epic

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Find a Babysitting Job in Key Biscayne, FL

Part-time sitter for two energetic toddlers

Part-time sitter for two energetic toddlers

Looking for lovely nanny

Looking for lovely nanny

Occasional sitter for baby

Occasional sitter for baby

Full-time nanny for baby boy

Full-time nanny for baby boy

Afterschool and some weekends babysitter...

Afterschool and some weekends babysitter...

Part-time nanny for the mornings

Part-time nanny for the mornings

Occasional sitter for two energetic children

Occasional sitter for two energetic children

A trustworthy, kind & responsible Mommy’s...

A trustworthy, kind & responsible Mommy’s...

School pick ups and drop offs

School pick ups and drop offs

Part time sitter for active toddler for...

Part time sitter for active toddler for...

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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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