$12–16/hr
Merritt Island, FL • 22 miles away

Occasional sitter needed for one energetic...

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 - 2:00pm (flexible)

Our family lives in North Merritt Island and we have one toddler and one cat.

Responsibilities include caring for our 18 month old, meal prep, and light housekeeping. We are looking for an occasional sitter on weekdays. Drivers license and your own transportation is a requirement. Must be able to... More

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$10–12/hr
Palm Bay, FL • 4 miles away

Part time sitter for one toddler girl

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi! Im a single momma who works full time that needs help every OTHER saturday and sunday from 8am-5pm. My daughter is 17 months old and loves animals, outside time and Bluey.
Keep my girl busy at home and feed lunch and snacks. She takes one nap per day usually a couple hours after waking up

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$18–22/hr
Cocoa, FL • 22 miles away

Baby-Sitter (As Needed) for Overnights

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

5:00pm - 10:00am (flexible)

Hi there! I am seeking a baby sitter for my 2 year old daughter over overnights. These nights may vary as I do work 7 days a week but I will get help from other family member from time to time. I am looking to do one set rate for overnights instead of per hour. More details will be explained upon... More

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$15–20/hr
Palm Bay, FL • 7 miles away

Part-time sitter for two energetic boys

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

5:30pm - 7:30pm

Two boys Elijah(7) and Andrew(3) they're very rambunctious and outgoing. Super sweet though. We also have a dog Epona and a cat Gypsy.
I just need someone to watch the two boys while me and dad switch out for our shifts during the weekends.
We live in the Melbourne area right off new heaven.

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$15–20/hr
Rockledge, FL • 17 miles away

Part time sitter once a week for 2...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

After school pick up for Kindergartener and 3rd grader. Once a week on Wednesday.

Pick up from school, provide a snack from my house and help with any homework, if possible.

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$10–22/hr
Patrick AFB, FL • 12 miles away

Occasional sitter for one sweet girl.

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Single father who lives on Patrick Space Force Base. My daughter is 2 and is currently enrolled in daycare. She loves music, dancing, playing with her toys and Disney World! She is the sweetest thing there is and is very friendly once she gets to know you! I currently split her week by week with... More

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$15–16/hr
Indialantic, FL • 7 miles away

Looking for odate night sitters

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Looking for a date night occasional sitter for an 8 month old and 3 year old. It would be Friday or Saturday evening, generally after the kids are in bed asleep. Looking for someone who doesn’t mind staying late on occasion (like until 1 or 2 am). Both kids sleep through the night without waking.... 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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Occasional sitter needed for one energetic...

Occasional sitter needed for one energetic...

Part time sitter for one toddler girl

Part time sitter for one toddler girl

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Part-time sitter for two energetic boys

Part-time sitter for two energetic boys

Part time sitter once a week for 2...

Part time sitter once a week for 2...

Occasional sitter for one sweet girl.

Occasional sitter for one sweet girl.

Looking for odate night sitters

Looking for odate night sitters

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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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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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