$15–17/hr
Boise, ID • 6 miles away

Weekly sitter for an energetic toddler

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

Weekly

12:00am - 4:00am

Looking for a weekly sitter for my daughter who is special needs. I'm a single mom and have just the 1 child. I'm home with her all the time. Trying to venture out and start doing things for myself again as she is about to start preschool. My daughter loves playing outside, coloring, playing with... More

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$18–22/hr
Boise, ID • 6 miles away

Part time sitter for four year old

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are looking for care for our energetic four year old boy (he will be 5 in February) while I work on projects from home, run errands, work out, go to appointments, etc.
A good fit would need to be able to keep up with our son to and from the park a few blocks away, enjoy imaginary play,... More

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$20–25/hr
Nampa, ID • 16 miles away

Occasional sitter for fun, energetic 2...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are a small family of 3, with 3 cats, and a medium dog.
My wife works outside of the home—and I was medically retired 2 years ago due to internal injuries sustained while deployed in the military.
I am looking for occasional childcare due to my medical appointments, meetings, and other things... More

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$15–20/hr
Boise, ID • 5 miles away

Part-time Weekly Sitter Needed in SE Boise

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

9:30am - 3:30pm (flexible)

We have 2 adorable boys, a 10 month old and a 4 year old. We're located in SE Boise and we're looking for part-time care 2 days a week (combo of MWF). Our 4 year old is in school MWF, so care would be mainly for our 10 month old with some help on an infrequent basis for our 4 year old. We'd love... More

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$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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$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

9:30am - 4:30pm (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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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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Weekly sitter for an energetic toddler

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Part time sitter for four year old

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Occasional sitter for fun, energetic 2...

Part-time Weekly Sitter Needed in SE Boise

Part-time Weekly Sitter Needed in SE Boise

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Part-time Sitter Needed

Part time sitter for best baby ever

Part time sitter for best baby ever

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

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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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What career opportunities do I have as a babysitter?

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How do babysitters find jobs?

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