$20–24/hr
Park Forest, IL • 24 miles away

Part time sitter for one 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

6:00pm - 2:00am (flexible)

I work Amazon nights and need a sitter just for 3 of my shifts

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$18–22/hr
Manhattan, IL • 21 miles away

Part time sitter for 2 and 9 yr old boys.

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi. We have 2 kids. Ages 2 and 9. Both are boys. We also have one dog who is friendly.
We are looking for child care when my mother is unavailable to do so..

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$19–23/hr
University Park, IL • 24 miles away

Full time sitter for two outgoing girls...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 8:00pm (flexible)

I am a single mother to two girls Jazlyn and Nova and I was looking for a full time babysitter or nanny

I will be starting my RN program January 6th and I work overnights so I will really need somebody to come in at 10:30pm and stay till 6pm the next day I will be gone mostly of
The day due to... More

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$14–16/hr
Bradley, IL • Less than a mile

Part Time sitter for 2 year old girl in...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 12:00pm

Hi there! I have a 2-year-old that I am looking for childcare for. My husband and I both work from home and need someone to come spend time with our daughter for a few hours during the week.
Activities and play! We normally need the most help between 9a-12p. My work schedule varies every 2 weeks.... More

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$12–19/hr
Crete, IL • 25 miles away

Part time sitter for 1 little bouncy toddler.

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 2:00am

Hello there! I am a new mommy of 1 happy, bubbly, beautiful baby girl!
I need someone comfortable picking my child up from daycare at time of closing which is 4:30pm and keeping her until I’m off work at 6:00pm. I would pick her up from you at 6:30pm.
Located in South suburbs of Illinois. The... More

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$19–23/hr
Coal City, IL • 24 miles away

Part time sitter for 2 energetic amazing boys

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Two sweet boys . My 8 year is nonverbal ASD. He communicates in many other ways. Y youngest is neurotypical and often quite helpful.

Easy meals, playing, possibly changing or getting ready for bed, encourage hygiene.

Schedule is open

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$20–25/hr
Frankfort, IL • 24 miles away

After school help for a happy 4 year old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

4:30pm - 6:30pm (flexible)

We are a family of three living in a Frankfort neighborhood. We keep busy during the week and love fun activities during the weekend. Our daughter is 4 years old and also have a furry child, a cat.

Pick our daughter up from school, bring her home, prepare dinner. Play together.

We’d love to... More

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$18–22/hr
Coal City, IL • 24 miles away

Part time sitter for occasional date nights

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi, my name is E.J. and my wife and I have a 10 year old son who is on the Autism spectrum. We are a laid back family who enjoys time at home together with our son and 2 Labradors. We are looking for an occasional date night and hope to find a reliable, responsible and trustworthy person for a few... 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 one energetic toddler

Part time sitter for one energetic toddler

Part time sitter for 2 and 9 yr old boys.

Part time sitter for 2 and 9 yr old boys.

Full time sitter for two outgoing girls...

Full time sitter for two outgoing girls...

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Part Time sitter for 2 year old girl in...

Part time sitter for 1 little bouncy toddler.

Part time sitter for 1 little bouncy toddler.

Part time sitter for 2 energetic amazing boys

Part time sitter for 2 energetic amazing boys

After school help for a happy 4 year old

After school help for a happy 4 year old

Part time sitter for occasional date nights

Part time sitter for occasional date nights

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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?

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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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