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
Lawrenceville, GA • 25 miles away

Full time sitter for two toddlers

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

1:00pm - 6:00pm (flexible)

Small family of 4, 2 kids and my spouse and I easy going . Live in lawrenceville
Take care of the kids light house keeping possible teach kids or assist with homework working to reduce screen time so more play less TV

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$10–20/hr
Dacula, GA • 19 miles away

Sitter needed to take and pick up child...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 7:00am

Hi, I’m looking for a sitter to pick my son from home and take him to school and pick him up from school and take him home. School starts at 7:45-8:00am, and ends 2:45-3:00pm .

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$12–15/hr
Dacula, GA • 19 miles away

Babysitter

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

10:00am - 4:00pm

We are seeking a baby sitter for our 18months old baby girl Monday through Thursday 10am to 4pm.

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$19–23/hr
Dacula, GA • 19 miles away

Date night sitter for 5 kids and three dogs.

5+ children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 11/07

5:00am - 1:00pm

Hello, we are the Alloway’s. We have 5 kids. The ages are 8,5, a set of twins that are 2 and a 1 year old.
Watch the kids and let the dogs out. It will be dinner and bedtime. We will make dinner and would need you to feed the kids and put them to bed by 7:30 for the youngest 3. The older two can... More

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$18–22/hr
Auburn, GA • 15 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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$18–30/hr
Athens, GA • 14 miles away

Part time assistance for spunky 9 year old.

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 1:00am (flexible)

Hi I am a single mother of a spunky 9 year old. Just looking for some assistance during the school year.

Looking for assistance to get my daughter to her cheer gym after school by 4:30. Currently her gym is located in Commerce Ga and she attends school at Whitehead Elementary.
This would just... More

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$18–22/hr
Athens, GA • 16 miles away

Full time nanny/housekeeper needed for...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 4:00pm (flexible)

Hello, we are a family of four currently living in Austin, TX and relocating to Athens, GA. Our daughter will be 3 on November 28 and our son was born July 15.

We have a full-time nanny/housekeeper who has been working for us since my daughter was 4 months old. She takes care of the entire family... More

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$15–30/hr
Statham, GA • 10 miles away

On call babysitter for 2

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are a family of 4 and currently expecting our 3rd child. We currently have a 8yr old and a 2yr old.
We are looking for someone who has experience with multiple kids and who has their own transportation. We need someone to have on call when I go into labor, especially if it happens overnight.
We... More

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$15–25/hr
Chestnut Mountain, GA • 19 miles away

Spanish-speaking sitter for a boy and a girl

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are looking for a sitter who will care for our kids and ideally speak Spanish to them
Care for and entertain an eight year old boy and five year old girl.

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$12–15/hr
Dacula, GA • 19 miles away

Babysitter

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

10:00am - 4:00pm

We are seeking a baby sitter for our18 month old baby girl. Monday through Thursday 10 am to 4pm.

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$16–23/hr
Dacula, GA • 19 miles away

Seeking a Kind, Caring Babysitter for Our...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 5:00pm (flexible)

We are a loving family with two children: Leo active 2y, and our sweet 1y Theodore baby. With my husband working remotely, we need a kind, patient, and caring babysitter to support our routine. If you have a love for children and a warm heart, we’d love to hear from you!

We need a babysitter to... More

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$19–23/hr
Auburn, GA • 15 miles away

part time sitter for a 5 year old

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

My son Kaiden is a very outgoing and amazing kid! he is 5 years old and is currently in kindergarten. He loves math and transformers
when looking for a sitter, i need someone who has experience watching children before. Some duties will be feeding dinner, do homework, and putting him down to sleep... More

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$10–23/hr
Buford, GA • 22 miles away

Part time sitter for energetic toddler and...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Looking for Occasional sitting for when i have to work or take call. I have A 17 month old and a 6 year old
Be a sitter in your home. I would like to
Bring them both. Thank you..

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$10–11/hr
Bethlehem, GA • 16 miles away

Occasional sitter for 10 month old infant

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hello everyone! I have a 10 month old infant looking for occasional/as needed sitter

In need of a occasional sitter as needed preferably with car to be able to meet for pick up and drop off

Located in Bethlehem Ga sitter would be as needed

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