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.

$15–20/hr
Star, ID • 16 miles away

Part-time Sitter Needed

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We have two children and are need of a sitter for occasional date nights, appointments, events, etc.
We are looking for someone that will be responsible to help feed the kids dinner and clean up toys and do any dishes from the night.

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$20–22/hr
Boise, ID • 5 miles away

Part-time sitter for energetic twin toddlers

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

1:00pm - 5:00pm (flexible)

Looking for a regular sitter for my 1-year-old twins to watch them while I work from home.

Care will include light meal prep/feeding, playing with the twins, and putting them down for naps. The twins are mobile, eating solids, and just starting to talk. I do have two friendly golden retrievers in... More

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$14–22/hr
Eagle, ID • 12 miles away

Part time sitter for best baby ever

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

My baby is a great girl! Usually pretty easy but I work full time and need help
Feed and watch/play with my6 month old. She sleepsever 2-3 hours and feeds every 3-4 hours. I just need someone to play with her while she’s awake

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$10–23/hr
Eagle, ID • 12 miles away

Christian woman to care part-time for two...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

10:00am - 5:00pm (flexible)

We are a Christian family with 4 girls. Our older girls are in school so we only need help with the younger two a couple days per week.

We need care for two toddlers and possibly pick up older girls from school.

My schedule is flexible so the days I need help can change.

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$17–19/hr
Boise, ID • 5 miles away

Part time sitter occasionally for preschooler

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hello! I’m a 26 yr old single mother (3 yr old boy, 5 yr old girl)staying with my older sister (3 yr old boy) and watch her son while she’s at work
The care would be for my nephew. He’s a late sleeper but sometimes will wake up when his mom is getting ready for work you can choose to put him back to... More

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$18–22/hr
Kuna, ID • 11 miles away

Part-time sitter/nanny for care and...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:30am - 4:30pm

BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL CARE AND TRANSPORTATION We are a family of 5. My oldest son is 12, middle son is 10, and youngest daughter is 8. We require care for our oldest son.
On Mondays-Thursdays, we need someone to help my oldest son get ready for school starting at 7:30 (breakfast) and take him to... More

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$18–22/hr
Boise, ID • Less than a mile

Part time sitter for twins

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00pm - 2:00pm (flexible)

I’m a single mom, and currently in law school. I have 3 year old twins who are playful, curious and sweet.

I want someone who is engaged and who likes doing activities. The twins love to be outside, go to the park, build with their magblocks, be artistic and play pretend.
Light housework would... More

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$16–22/hr
Meridian, ID • 9 miles away

Part-time sitter for energetic 16 month...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi, I’m a single mom to a 16 month old boy named August. We live in Meridian :)

I just need someone to watch my son Tuesday afternoons to evenings while I work and potentially weekends as needed.

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$10–22/hr
Boise, ID • 12 miles away

Occasional sitter for a 3 year old girl...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hello I’m a single mom just looking for a babysitter on nights I would like to have some free time.
Play, make simple toddler foods I will provide, bedtime routine if Ill be back after 9pm

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$15–25/hr
Boise, ID • 5 miles away

Occasional weekend sitter

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

It’s just me and my son, I’ve lived in Boise for 7 years but unfortunately don’t have much family out here to help. while me and his father coparent, every once in a while would be nice to have a sitter on nights his dad has plans and I still need to work or if I’d like to enjoy a night out.
I work... More

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$19–23/hr
Boise, ID • 5 miles away

Help my wife please! Two very sweet young...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Help my wife please! 10-month-old baby boy and his incredibly sweet 4-year old big brother need occasional babysitting in Harris Ranch area of Boise.

I'm gone a lot for work, so juggling these boys alone, my wife needs some occasional "sanity relief" and "productivity boosting" for at least a few... More

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$24–25/hr
Boise, ID • 4 miles away

Drop off for 9 yo

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

My nine year old niece and I just moved here from Louisiana and I just need a little help with transportation!
I just need someone that can pick her up from my home on amity and drop her off at Girl Scouts every other Wednesday. It’s a 10 minute drive.
Pick up 4:20- she’ll grab her vest and... More

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$10–22/hr
Meridian, ID • 9 miles away

Occasionally Friday Sitter For Infant.

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

New parents looking for someone who can help out with Friday weekdays as needed. We do have an Aussie dog as well. So must be a dog lover.
Feed, entertain, put down for naps. She is just a little thing who does not need much than your basic needs.
Located in Meridian, looking for an occasionally... More

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$19–23/hr
Meridian, ID • 9 miles away

Need care for Nov 7 (7-11pm) 4 month old

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 11/07

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

Air Force family with a baby girl and two1.5 kittens .We are looking for someone to care for our daughter for this one night business evening .
Bed time
Fed by bottle if needed
Can use bottle warmer
Change diapers
Able to drive to ER or urgent care if needed
Bath baby if needed
Give baby... More

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