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.

$10–15/hr
Atlanta, GA • 25 miles away

The Awesome boys

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

6:00am - 8:00am (flexible)

Help the youngest child to catch bus and drive an other child in school.

Get the kids ready for school and drive them in school,help them with homework

Monday -Friday
And some sunday up to 6 hours

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$15–22/hr
Marietta, GA • 19 miles away

Part time sitter for 2 toddlers

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

10:00am - 4:00pm (flexible)

We are looking for a nanny to watch our toddlers while we work. They typically play together, you would just make sure they don't hurt themselves and occasionally teach them something, like alphabets, numbers, colors, etc

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$20–24/hr
Grayson, GA • 14 miles away

Part time sitter for twin toddlers and...

4 children

Babysitting

Weekly

1:30pm - 5:30pm (flexible)

We have 4 kids, 11y boy (middle school), 9y boy (elementary school), and twin 1.5y girls.
Will need transport from twin toddler's school to home for a nap at 1:30. Light house cleaning/laundry while they nap. Then provide a snack to the elementary school boy when he gets home and snack for the... More

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$19–22/hr
Roswell, GA • 12 miles away

Part-time sitter needed for 3yo girl

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

1:00pm - 5:00pm (flexible)

Small family of 3 with one dog (corgi) and 1 kitten. Husband works from home, and mom has in office job.
Daughter has school Mon-Fri from 8am-1:15pm. We need someone who’s able to pick her up from school and watch her till 4:30pm.

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$10–20/hr
Atlanta, GA • 15 miles away

Occasional sitter for two energetic toddlers

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hello,My name is Natalia and I am a young single mom to two little people. I will like to start get out more and experience some freedom away from my children for dinners or night on the town with friends.
I will for the sitter just to sit in my house with my babies while they sleep and in some... More

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$15–20/hr
Marietta, GA • 23 miles away

Part time sitter for holiday daycare...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

3 yr old boy, well into routine. Need sitter for Dec 24 820-6, Dec 26 9:20-6, Dec 27 8:20-6

Provide prepared meals for child, be at my home during my working hours

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$18–20/hr
Atlanta, GA • 13 miles away

Part-time nanny for 14-month old in...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 5:00am

Hi! We are based in the Chamblee-Dunwoody area and are looking for a part-time nanny(3 days a week) for our 14-month-old.
I (mom) will be working remotely from home and will need nanny to care for my toddler while I work. I.e., feed meals and milk bottles, nap, play and read together.

Please be... More

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$18–24/hr
Stone Mountain, GA • 16 miles away

Part-time/on-call sitter for a sweet baby...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 11:00am (flexible)

I’m a working momma to my amazing son, Xy’aire, who’s full of energy and is very sweet. You can call me Neice—I’m juggling it all and could use some help!

Looking for someone who can watch my son while I WFH. Someone who is able to have play time , feed him meals , put him down for naps, and... More

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$21–25/hr
Atlanta, GA • 22 miles away

Occasional sitter for 14 month old girl

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Mom in nursing school looking for an occasional sitter for 14 month old daughter.

I would need sitter to:
-Possibly drop off/pick up from daycare (less than a mile from home)
-Put child down for naps/bedtime
-Prep and give meals and snacks

Located in Midtown Atlanta. I don’t have a set... More

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$19–27/hr
Stone Mountain, GA • 15 miles away

Part-time, after-school sitter for 10 year...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 3:00am (flexible)

We are looking for someone to pick up our daughter (Josephine) from the Hirsch Academy in Decatur and bring to our home in the Tucker/Stone Mountain area 2-3 days per week. We would like help her with activities, snacks, etc. until the end of the business day. Josephine is a caring and funny 10 year... More

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$19–23/hr
Loganville, GA • 21 miles away

Looking for a fun, creative and caring...

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi! We’re a family of 5, twin boys (8yr) and a 5 yr old daughter. They’re very active in sports, arts and crafts and are easy going and fun.

We are looking for a date day/night sitter. So we can get out and leave them in safe, caring and capable hands ??

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$15–20/hr
Clarkston, GA • 16 miles away

$100 Wk Flat Rate For Easy Transportation

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:30pm - 8:30pm (flexible)

$100 Week Flat Rate For Easy Transportation Route Of One Child M-F @ 7:30pm
Hello, I'm seeking someone who can pick my child up from after school activities in Chamblee, GA @ 7:30 pm and drop her off at her Apartment in Tucker, GA by 8:00 pm.. It’s an 8 mile drive which takes about 20 minutes. I’m... More

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$20/hr
Atlanta, GA • 24 miles away

20mo old babygirl is ready for a new...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

My baby is 20 months old. She is full of energy and very smart. She loves the outdoors but also loves STEM activities.

I would prefer someone who has formally taught toddlers or someone who has experience in the development of toddlers. My baby is not docile but she also isn’t wild. I don’t want... More

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$19–20/hr
Loganville, GA • 21 miles away

Boy and girl pretty much do there own thing

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

6:30pm - 7:30pm (flexible)

2 children need help picking them up.From Daycare to my house it's right down the street 2miles

Pick up from daycare and bring back to my house and just sit with them until I come home

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How can babysitters make extra money?

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