$15–25/hr
Tiffin, IA • 5 miles away

Part time and as needed sitter for...

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi, I'm looking for a reliable babysitter for my baby on an as-needed basis, especially for days when daycare is unavailable or for pick-ups. I will also possibly be interested in someone available one day every weekend for 6–8 hours. Let me know if you're interested!

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$19–23/hr
Iowa City, IA • 4 miles away

Sitter needed for January 2nd and 3rd for...

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 01/02

12:00am - 9:00am

We are a small family- a mom, a dad and a 5-year-old son and a kitty. We recently moved to Iowa City in August. My husband is a high school teacher and I'm a psychologist at the University of Iowa healthcare.
We need somebody to watch our son for the last 2 days of Christmas break the second and... More

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$10–15/hr
Cedar Rapids, IA • 22 miles away

Weekend sitter wanted.

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

6:30am - 3:30pm

Im looking for someone who can watch my daughter on the weekends so I can make it to work.I'm looking someone who is on the cheaper end as I don't make a lot of money.
Just watch, feed, and play with her. She is a very curious and energetic little girl.
Times may vary.

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$10–15/hr
Cedar Rapids, IA • 21 miles away

A part time sitter who has a flexible...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Hi my name is Antoinette I’m a mother to a beautiful 4yr old daughter who has a lot energy and will always talk and doesn’t get tired

I just need you to pick up my daughter from school between 4-4:30pm stay with her at home until 6 or 7:30 pm and give her a light snack and that all

I am... More

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$16–19/hr
Cedar Rapids, IA • 17 miles away

Part time sitter for a energetic toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We live on SW side of town and are looking for a sitter for a energetic curious intelligent 20 month old child who loves books and watching bluey

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$16–20/hr
Cedar Rapids, IA • 17 miles away

Part time sitter for a chill 1 year old.

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

2:30pm - 9:30pm

Single mother trying to make ends meet. I a 7 year hairstylist with a beautiful baby girl.
Looking for a reliable individual to watch my baby girl who is 1 years old.

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$11–20/hr
Coralville, IA • Less than a mile

Backup sitter for 18 months old baby.

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I am a physician single mom with 2 daughters, 13 and 1 yr old. The 1 yr old goes to a full time daycare but it closes at 5 PM.
I cover hospitals calls for about 1 wk each month during which I will be running late. I need a backup sitter during this week to pick up my baby daughter from daycare at... More

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How much does it cost for babysitters to use Sittercity?

How much do babysitters make?

Why are babysitters taxes important?

What career opportunities do I have as a babysitter?

When do babysitters work?

How do babysitters find jobs?

What are things babysitters do with kids?

How can babysitters make extra money?

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Part time and as needed sitter for...

Part time and as needed sitter for...

Sitter needed for January 2nd and 3rd for...

Sitter needed for January 2nd and 3rd for...

Weekend sitter wanted.

Weekend sitter wanted.

A part time sitter who has a flexible...

A part time sitter who has a flexible...

Part time sitter for a energetic toddler

Part time sitter for a energetic toddler

Part time sitter for a chill 1 year old.

Part time sitter for a chill 1 year old.

Backup sitter for 18 months old baby.

Backup sitter for 18 months old baby.

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Babysitting FAQ

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How much do babysitters make?

Why are babysitters taxes important?

What career opportunities do I have as a babysitter?

When do babysitters work?

How do babysitters find jobs?

What are things babysitters do with kids?

How can babysitters make extra money?

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Why are babysitters taxes important?

What career opportunities do I have as a babysitter?

When do babysitters work?

How do babysitters find jobs?

What are things babysitters do with kids?

How can babysitters make extra money?

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