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
Rex, GA • 5 miles away

Night life

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Very chill household, family oriented, hands on, attentive, affectionate, loving, goofy/silly, and independent

Looking for an experienced sitter to be just as nurturing and caring as i am.

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$21–25/hr
Atlanta, GA • 12 miles away

Part-time sitter for Infant & Toddler

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I have a 1 year old and a 4 month old and it’s just us . I’m still in the house most of the time so I would need a sitter for my 8 hour shifts at work
I would need care with my toddler and my 4 month old including making dinner and lunch , learning throughout the shift , They have a nap time midday... More

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$15–20/hr
Atlanta, GA • 22 miles away

Part time sitter for one adorable newborn

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 3:00pm

We have a newborn that is about 5 months now and we need someone to look after them while we're working from home
We need you to be able change their diaper and bottle feed them formula. In addition we would need you to read and play with them and help put them to sleep for their naps.

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$19–20/hr
Loganville, GA • 24 miles away

Three days a week

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 1:00am

Pick the kids up from daycare at 6:30 bring them back to my house until 7:30 and just sit with them

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$24–30/hr
Grayson, GA • 24 miles away

A house party sitter ( Christmas Eve)

5+ children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 12/24

7:00pm - 11:00pm (flexible)

We are a family of five me my husband our two boys 20 & 19 and one girl the age of 8, we live in Grayson Ga and is looking for a sitter to help entertain the kids for our upcoming Christmas Eve gathering.
I will need a sitter for my Annual Christmas Eve Party, I will need a sitter to keep the kids... More

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$19–23/hr
Union City, GA • 17 miles away

Need a part time sitter/ weekends as...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 6:00am (flexible)

I have 3 children 2 girls & 1 boy. Ages 3(Journee),8(Jayden), & 9(Jordyn).

I will need the sitter to be at the house when the kids ride the school bus home from school & also pick up my 3 year old from daycare. I will also need help on the weekends as needed.

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$20–24/hr
Tyrone, GA • 22 miles away

Part-time sitter for our three kiddos

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are a family of five with three children ages 1.5, 3, and 5. We are looking for someone who can meld into our family seamlessly and offer us support with raising responsible loving children.
Protect our babies,be able to prepare snacks, and serve premade dinners. It would be a bonus if you are... More

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$18–22/hr
Decatur, GA • 12 miles away

Part-time after school nanny for 4yo and...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00pm - 6:00pm (flexible)

Days of the week are flexible and hours are also flexible as long as they cover 1pm-5pm.

Duties:
- Picking up daughter from school (you may use our car)
- Picking up son from bus stop or school
- Taking kids to playground when weather is nice or facilitating indoor activities when weather is... More

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$10–15/hr
Riverdale, GA • 10 miles away

Full time after daycare sitter

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Hi, I’m a full time working mommy of an adorable 15 month old named Wisdom. He’s very active and curious about everything around him. He’ll also only take about one nap a day so be warned lol.

I need a sitter to pick him up from daycare while I’m at work. I usually work until 11:30pm and then... More

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$21–25/hr
Atlanta, GA • 8 miles away

Part-time sitter for two elementary aged...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are a family of four (mother, father, son, and daughter). The kids are very playful. We try to keep a consistent schedule during the school week. Most evenings are spent doing homework, dinner, and bedtime routine. We enjoy walks, festivals, and movies.
We would need the sitter to help with... More

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$18–25/hr
Atlanta, GA • 17 miles away

Part-time Caring sitter needed for a sweet...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 3:00am

Hi there, we’re a family of three with Nyra our two year old daughter. Nyra is very cheerful and gentle. Nyra enjoys bubbles and eating berries n crackers! My husband and I work full time in technology. We’re looking for a nurturing and caring sitter for the afternoons.

Please take good care of... More

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$15–18/hr
Lawrenceville, GA • 22 miles away

part time sitter 4 days a week

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

11:00am - 4:00pm (flexible)

My family consists of myself and my 2 sons who are a newborn and a 2 year old. My husband is a truck driver and is on the road the majority of the time. Temporarily my brother in law is living with us.
I work from home and have a 3 month-old. Need someone from 11-4 p.m or 10:30-3:30. Mon-thurs. I... More

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$15–26/hr
Atlanta, GA • 24 miles away

Part time sitter for 3 kids (6mo-4yo)

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Looking for someone who can care for 3 energetic kiddos. Looking for someone energetic, experienced and caring!

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$15–15/hr
Dunwoody, GA • 21 miles away

Occasional sitter for weekends

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Fun 4yo girl looking for a fun, caring, energetic, trustworthy buddy to play for a few hours while mom and dad go out.

Likes: playing outside, riding her bike, arts and crafts, singing, puzzles, dolls, pretend play, reading books

Needs help with: snacks, cleaning up toys, meals and clean up... More

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