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.

$10–25/hr
Buford, GA • 19 miles away

Nanny Needed for Infant: Meal Prep,...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We seek a caring babysitter for our infant starting on January 6, 2025, with flexibility in the start date. Responsibilities include sharing nanny duties, managing bedtime routines, preparing meals and snacks, assisting with toilet training, and running errands as needed. The ideal candidate speaks... More

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$15–23/hr
Chestnut Mountain, GA • 14 miles away

Responsible Babysitter Needed for Two...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We need a babysitter for two children, ages preschool and elementary, starting from December 28, 2024, with a flexible start date. The sitter should have their own car and be comfortable with pets. Responsibilities include preparing meals and snacks, engaging the children in age-appropriate... More

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$12–14/hr
Buford, GA • 19 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Four...

4 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We seek a responsible babysitter for four children aged toddler to elementary. The start date is December 29, 2024. The babysitter prepares meals and snacks, engages the children in age-appropriate activities, and ensures a safe environment. The babysitter helps with bedtime routines. A reliable car... More

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$10–14/hr
Flowery Branch, GA • 13 miles away

Part time sitter 2 hour Max

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

5:30pm - 7:30pm (flexible)

I’m a mom of 2 in nursing school & need a extra support system that will always be helping me when needed ???

Just picking my daughter up & feeding her & watching her that will be the only thing I need right now

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$16–20/hr
Braselton, GA • 18 miles away

Part time sitter for my loving 9 month old...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hello my name is miya and I'm looking for some help watching my 9month old son Marcel when I'm at work. I just moved here from phoenix Arizona a few months ago and don't know anyone out here that im comfortable leaving him with yet.
Just play with him , make sure he's fed and entertained. He's a... More

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$18–24/hr
Buford, GA • 19 miles away

Part time nanny for a sweet baby girl

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 6:00pm

7 month old daughter who is easy going and happy. Just starting purées but mostly still on breast milk/bottle
2 days a week and rarely 3 days. Some days dad will be working from home.

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$18–22/hr
Jefferson, GA • 24 miles away

Anything helps

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 5:00pm

I have 2 kids one 5 month old and 2 year old and I have no care to get the kids to yeh babysitter
Just take care of them as they are supposed to be and treat them as they should be

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$10–11/hr
Gainesville, GA • 6 miles away

Part-time after school care for 7yr old boy

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

2:30pm - 6:30pm

Hi, just a working single momma who needs a little help with afterschool care for my 7yr old until I get off work.
Keep my energetic kiddo safe and happy. Be at my home by 2:30 to be waiting on the school bus to drop him off. My arrival time will vary daily but I’ll aim for 6:30ish

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$20–24/hr
Cumming, GA • 17 miles away

Part-time sitter for toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We have a small family, My wife and Caleb

My Wife is nurse and Caleb is no 16 months

I travel for work sometime
I need to pick him up from Daycare, feed him ( mostly give him food ), wash him, and put him to bed.
Cumming, GA

Pick Caleb up at 6 pm from Daycare it is 15 minutes away from... More

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$10–15/hr
Suwanee, GA • 25 miles away

Part-time possibly full-time sitter for...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

7:30am - 4:30pm (flexible)

Single father of three and six-year-old girl. Primarily looking for before and after school help. Possibly even full-time help.

Before and after school help
Helping getting the girls ready for school.
After school activities, meal prep and feeding.
Light house work, picking up after the girls... More

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$15–20/hr
Cumming, GA • 17 miles away

Part-time nanny for my 3 year old daughter

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Looking for a punctual and reliable part-time nanny (4 pm - 7 pm, Mon-Fri) for my 3 year old daughter. I work from home and pick her up from school around 3:30 pm. Looking for someone to help 3-4 hours on weekdays.

Responsibilities will include all childcare duties including meal prep, feeding,... More

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$24–50/hr
Buford, GA • 19 miles away

School drop off and pick up

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:30am - 8:30am

Single mom of 1. I have a 12 year old little girl that’s in the 7th grade.
I need someone who could drop my daughter to school and pick up in the evening
Buford her school is about 7 mins away. Needs to be to school by 8:30 and picked up by 4. Can set up a week rate and can pay daily if wanted

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$19–23/hr
Buford, GA • 19 miles away

Part-time sitter for sweet, baby boy

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Loving family of three new babyWe live in the Beaufort area new to Georgia
I will be going back to work with hybrid schedule and will possibly need to go into the office on Tuesdays and Wednesdays in the Peachtree corner area from 7 AM to about 230

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$18–22/hr
Auburn, GA • 24 miles away

One time sitter for specific event

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 01/09 - 01/10

3:00pm - 2:00am

We have only one baby, we are foreigners, so we do not have family around during emergencies/ events.
Bottle Feeding
Burping: Make sure to burp the baby after each feeding
Bedtime Routine
Monitor Sleep
Diaper Changes
Frequent Checks: Change diapers as needed, especially before bedtime and... More

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