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.

$19–21/hr
Savannah, GA • 21 miles away

Savannah, GA Church Needs Help in Nursery...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 2:00am

Savannah, GA Church Needs Help in Nursery!
Wednesday Evenings: 6:00-8:00pm (Paid for 3 hours!)
Paying $20/hr
To book this job, create a profile at https://SitterTree.com

SitterTree is a child care app that connects sitters with child care jobs with families and churches paying $20-$25+/hr,... More

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$17–21/hr
Guyton, GA • 10 miles away

Caregiver Needed for Elementary Child,...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

3:00pm - 6:00pm (flexible)

We seek a dependable babysitter for our elementary-aged child starting on February 18, 2025, with flexible scheduling. The hours are from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday. The role includes driving our child to activities, preparing light meals and snacks, helping with homework, ensuring... More

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$15–20/hr
Savannah, GA • 17 miles away

Caregiver needed for preschooler on...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

4:30pm - 6:30pm

We are seeking a reliable babysitter for our preschool-aged child on Tuesdays, starting February 5, 2025, from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM. The sitter arrives on time and engages our child in fun and educational activities. Responsibilities include preparing meals and snacks, ensuring safety, and maintaining... More

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$23–24/hr
Guyton, GA • 10 miles away

Caregiver needed for three children,...

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We seek a caring babysitter starting February 7, 2025, to care for three children, including one in preschool and two in middle school. The babysitter supervises, engages, and supports the children's activities, ensuring their safety and well-being. The candidate has experience with special needs... More

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$21–25/hr
Savannah, GA • 15 miles away

Responsible Babysitter Needed for Two Kids...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 9:00am

We are looking for a reliable babysitter for our two children, ages preschool and elementary. The job starts on February 5, 2025, and is scheduled for Monday to Friday from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM. The ideal candidate has a valid driver's license and their own car. Experience with special needs is... More

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$20–24/hr
Savannah, GA • 8 miles away

Full time sitter for 2 girls .

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Mother of 2 girls , with a busy schedule overnight looking for a nanny to help with watching babies overnight.

Watch kids overnight. Take daughter to school. Change diapers, give baby bottle.

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$21–22/hr
Savannah, GA • 17 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Two...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are looking for a reliable babysitter starting on February 5, 2025, to care for two elementary-aged children. The sitter will drive the kids to activities and appointments, prepare meals and snacks, and supervise playtime. The ideal candidate will engage with the children in a positive way,... More

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$21–30/hr
Savannah, GA • 21 miles away

Babysitter Needed for Two Young Children...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

3:00pm - 6:00pm (flexible)

We are looking for a babysitter for two children, an infant and a toddler. The schedule is flexible, with shifts on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM, starting on February 5, 2025. The babysitter will provide safe care for the children, prepare meals and snacks, and assist... More

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$19–21/hr
Savannah, GA • 21 miles away

Savannah, GA Church Needs Help in Nursery!

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 3:00am

Savannah, GA Church Needs Help in Nursery!
Sunday Mornings: 8:45am-11:45am
Paying $20/hr
To book this job, create a profile at https://SitterTree.com

SitterTree is a child care app that connects sitters with child care jobs with families and churches paying $18-$25+/hr, plus tips! We are... More

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$19–23/hr
Okatie, SC • 21 miles away

Part Time Nanny Needed for Toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 8:00am

We are a family in need of a part time nanny for our one year old child in Bluffton, SC 29909.

Engage in age-appropriate play and learning activities, feed meals and snacks, and assist with mealtime routines, put child down for naps and create a soothing routine, take child for walks and outdoor... More

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$10–30/hr
Ellabell, GA • 17 miles away

Experienced Babysitter Needed for Two...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We need a babysitter starting January 24, 2025, with flexible scheduling. You care for two children, a toddler and a preschooler. You have experience with multiple children and own a car. Your duties include preparing meals and snacks, assisting with homework, driving the kids to activities, and... More

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$10–15/hr
Port Wentworth, GA • 9 miles away

Experienced Babysitter Needed for Three...

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We seek a caring babysitter for our three children, ages preschool, toddler, and elementary. The start date is flexible, starting on or after January 20, 2025. The ideal candidate has experience with multiple young children, owns a reliable car, speaks Spanish, and can help with homework.... More

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$30–35/hr
Port Wentworth, GA • 9 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Four Children...

4 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We seek a babysitter to care for four children, ages toddler to elementary, (22 months - 8 years old) starting around March 8, 2025, with some flexibility. The sitter arrives on time, prepares meals, and organizes fun activities that support learning and play. They ensure safety and monitor behavior... More

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$11–15/hr
Port Wentworth, GA • 9 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Preschool...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We seek a reliable babysitter starting on January 19, 2025, 11:30-5:15, Tuesday 21st 3:30-9:15 & Thursday 23rd 4:45-10:15 pm for my grandson who will be 3 next month.
Responsibilities include engaging the child in fun activities, preparing or heating up meals and snacks, and assisting with bedtime... More

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