$22–26/hr
Chicago, IL • 23 miles away

babysitter for a 4 yo

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

One-time

Start date: 01/27 - 01/28

5:00pm - 1:00am

one child marriage comming from Ecuador for vacation, i speak english and im a mechanical engineer
take care of our child during the time we attend a concert, must speak spanish and prepare snacks for him

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$22–25/hr
La Grange, IL • 19 miles away

Part-time nanny for toddler with...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 9:00am (flexible)

Hi there! Looking for a part time nanny for about 28 hrs/week starting in January.

We will need care for our 15 month old toddler to start out. Expecting a second baby in April! During maternity leave, you’d only be responsible for the toddler, but after leave we would also like nanny help with... More

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$22–26/hr
Chicago, IL • 23 miles away

House Manager/Nanny Needed...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 5:00am (flexible)

Divorced family looking for nanny/house manager 25-30hrs/week to care for our 2 children age 6 and 8. Time would be split between mother's home in dtown streeterville and father's home in wicker park.

Hours needed are M-F 7-8:30am+ AND 2:00-5/6pm. 25-30hrs a week with opportunity to work... More

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$15–20/hr
Chicago, IL • 21 miles away

Morning & Afternoon to Evening Weekday...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 5:00am (flexible)

Mondays - Fridays: 6:30 AM - 8:30AM and 3 PM to 6 PM, starting as soon as possible.

Get 6 year old ready for school, Drop off and Pick up both kids to and from school (Your own car needed), sorting out at home: kids laundry, kids dinner, light housekeeping, evening bath for the 6 year old and... More

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$17–21/hr
Crown Point, IN • 19 miles away

Part time sitter needed for two sweet...

2 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 02/18

5:30am - 8:30am (flexible)

We are looking for a helpful fairy to take care
Of our little mermaids while mom and dad are at work . Hours are Wednesday - Thursday 5:30am-8:30am and 4pm-6:30pm .

This is a trial babysitting gig in lieu of the above ongoing job.

Watch children
Assist with meal prep for lunches and... More

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$19–23/hr
University Park, IL • 7 miles away

Full time sitter for two girl age 9 and 4

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

10:30pm - 7:30am (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 till 8am I work 8days a pay period but normally I’ll pick up two extra... More

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$17–22/hr
Chicago, IL • 24 miles away

GREAT FAMILY WITH A LAID BACK LITTLE GUY

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are a small family (animal lovers) who love to sing, dance, pop popcorn, and enjoy life! We are laid back and just enjoy our daily life. I am a newly singe mother of one son and a 8 year old princess cat. She is my stand in to assist with watching over our home (per all cats).
I trained my son... 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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Morning & Afternoon to Evening Weekday...

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Part time sitter needed for two sweet...

Full time sitter for two girl age 9 and 4

Full time sitter for two girl age 9 and 4

GREAT FAMILY WITH A LAID BACK LITTLE GUY

GREAT FAMILY WITH A LAID BACK LITTLE GUY

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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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