$18–26/hr
Schaumburg, IL • 19 miles away

Part-time sitter for our three year old...

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

Weekly

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

We have an almost three-year-old toddler and a newborn baby. Our toddler is pretty easygoing, but she may need most of the attention during the day.

We’re hoping to find someone who can play with her in the afternoons on weekdays, so my wife can get some things done while I’m at work. We’re hoping... More

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$16–20/hr
Bridgeview, IL • 23 miles away

Part time helper for happy 11 month old...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

10:00am - 1:00pm

Looking for someone to help me during the day feeding the baby,prepping food, cleaning food, dishes, playing with him, and changing him when necessary.

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$20–25/hr
Naperville, IL • 6 miles away

Part-time after-school sitter needed for...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

2:30pm - 5:30pm (flexible)

Three great kids: 7, 9, and 11 living with dad 50% of the time. Help is needed Monday, Tuesday, and Friday one week, then Wednesday and Thursday the next week…and then repeat.

Need the sitter to pick the kids up at the bus stop at 2:30pm and drive them about 1/2 mile to my house. Then help them... More

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$20/hr
Wheaton, IL • 8 miles away

Sitter for two elementary school age boys

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 6:00am (flexible)

We have a family of four, with two elementary school age boys (7 and 9). Dad takes call from home, so we need an extra pair of hands to help with kids.

Help pick kids up from school and drop them at soccer practice, other activities. Help with meals, bedtime, household chores.

We are flexible... More

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$21–25/hr
Bloomingdale, IL • 15 miles away

Part time nanny for newborn girl.

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 4:00pm

We are a new family of four- two adults, an infant and our bulldog. My wife and I just welcomed our newborn girl to our lives and will need help caring for her as we are two working professionals.
We are looking for a part time nanny that can care for our newborn for three days a week, during... More

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$15–20/hr
Joliet, IL • 17 miles away

Dad needs someone to be with 2 boys

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Single Dad needs help while at work to be able to meet bus for 2 kids and stay till Dad gets home

Just be there so they are not home alone and possible drive them to afternoon activities

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$22/hr
Plainfield, IL • 7 miles away

North Plainfield family with three kids...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

2:30pm - 7:30pm

Family with three kids (ages 8, 10, 13) in North Plainfield is looking for a part time sitter/mother’s helper

Looking for someone with several years of childcare experience, who is passionate about caring for young children, able to entertain with fun activities & minimal screen time, someone who... 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 our three year old...

Part-time sitter for our three year old...

Part time helper for happy 11 month old...

Part time helper for happy 11 month old...

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Part-time after-school sitter needed for...

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Sitter for two elementary school age boys

Part time nanny for newborn girl.

Part time nanny for newborn girl.

Dad needs someone to be with 2 boys

Dad needs someone to be with 2 boys

North Plainfield family with three kids...

North Plainfield family with three kids...

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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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How can babysitters make extra money?

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