$18–19/hr
Johnston, IA • 11 miles away

Looking for baby sitter

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.

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I have 2 daughters 4 and 10 years old and I don't want to leave them alone during my work time.
I just need somebody to be home with my kids for safety when I'm out of home for work.
I need somebody just be in our apartment from 6pm to 12am in Johnston-IA.

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$10–20/hr
West Des Moines, IA • 10 miles away

Part-time sitter for my daughter to play...

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 05/11

7:30pm - 10:30pm (flexible)

I would like to hire a child sitter who can play with my daughter and make her learn to read and count while having fun.

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$10–11/hr
Altoona, IA • 9 miles away

I work 5 days a week and need a babysitter...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 6:00am (flexible)

My name is patience I’m a mom off 2 a 3years old and a 15 months son , I’m looking for a care for 5days a week let me know if you’re interested

My kids are everything to me, I will like to look after them and care like your own kids

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$16–20/hr
Des Moines, IA • 7 miles away

One-time sitter for 40th birthday dinner out

3 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 05/24

4:30pm - 8:30pm

Jennifer and Isaiah parents, Miriam 10(f), Caedmon 6(m), Clara 4(f) children
Supervise all three children, and help them eat dinner while we go out with grandparents for a birthday dinner
We have a 5pm reservation at Aposto. I expect we will probably be home before the 8:30pm end time we listed.

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$12–15/hr
Ankeny, IA • 13 miles away

Full to partime sitter need.

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We have a 4 year old. We are looking for care either all day or part of the day

We would like you to make lunch and snacks . Also if need be watch our 2 year old on special occasions

We do have a 2 year old also that will need care on occasions

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$16–20/hr
Hartford, IA • 12 miles away

Part time sitter for 3 year old

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Fun bubbly energetic daughter. she is 3 years old only child she loves making new friends!
Lots of arts and crafts i dont mind her playing outdoors, going to the park, the zoo

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$15–24/hr
West Des Moines, IA • 10 miles away

Occasional sitter for a sweet elementary...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are a family of 3. Looking for a sitter for occasional date nights and when we both have to work and there is no school.
Just to watch the kiddo and have some fun and keep the house in one piece.

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$18–30/hr
Des Moines, IA • 7 miles away

Occasional sitter for 6 children

5+ children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

6 children, ages newborn to 12 years old. 4 girls and two boys who are the youngest.
We are looking for an occupational sitter to watch the children, engage in activities, occasionally when one of the parents aren’t available or in case of date night. Also preparing meals during the sitting... 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 sitter for my daughter to play...

Part-time sitter for my daughter to play...

I work 5 days a week and need a babysitter...

I work 5 days a week and need a babysitter...

One-time sitter for 40th birthday dinner out

One-time sitter for 40th birthday dinner out

Full to partime sitter need.

Full to partime sitter need.

Part time sitter for 3 year old

Part time sitter for 3 year old

Occasional sitter for a sweet elementary...

Occasional sitter for a sweet elementary...

Occasional sitter for 6 children

Occasional sitter for 6 children

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Babysitting FAQ

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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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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