$15–23/hr
Belleville, IL • 16 miles away

Part time sitterfoe 3 very energetic...

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.

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Solo dad with 3 kiddos and 2 dogs, that I am looking to find a back up sitter for while I work (7-4).
Entertain and play with kids, feed them lunch and snacks. If you are ok with dogs, then letting them out and having them around the kitchen.
Unfortunately not looking for a routine schedule, might... More

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$17–25/hr
Scott Air Force Base, IL • 15 miles away

Occasional Sitter for 2-3 Sweet Toddlers

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hey, we are Tyler & Carlie we are both military and have two kiddos, Genevieve (3) and Dawson (2). We are wanting to get back to date nights after having moved here a year ago. Our kids are very sweet and talkative.
For now we are just looking for someone to watch during date nights. Kids will... More

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$16–18/hr
Belleville, IL • 17 miles away

Part time sitter for my two best friends

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hello! My name is Jason Shields and I’m the father of Cooper and Camdyn. I have my boys on the weekends but do not have a sitter while I work on Saturdays. I will be working at Red Lobster in Alton at the start of the New Year and I need a sitter for Saturday’s.

I would bring my boys to and from a... More

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$10–13/hr
Belleville, IL • 16 miles away

Sitter/ Nanny for newborn of WFH parents

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 4:00pm

Hi we are 2 work from home parents who need a little help with our little one.
Key Responsibilities
Feeding
Prepare and administer bottles
Monitor feeding cues and respond
Keep detailed feeding logs

Diapering
Regularly change diapers
Maintain a detailed log

Sleep Support
Put baby down for naps... More

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$16–19/hr
Scott Air Force Base, IL • 15 miles away

Part-time sitter for two energetic...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 3:00am (flexible)

Need someone who can pick up from daycare and get them situated after school until i get off of work. Help with homework and sometimes dinner or snacks. Also someone who can fill in for me when they are sick and out of school.

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$18–22/hr
O Fallon, IL • 17 miles away

Part time pick up and drop off

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

3:30pm - 4:30pm (flexible)

Hello I am a single mom looking for someone that could provide pick up and drop for my son to school

My son goes to school by 8:45 am and out at 3:30pm and need to be dropped off at home

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$20–24/hr
East Saint Louis, IL • 23 miles away

Watching two beautiful kids

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I work Monday through Friday 3-10 son watch tv and get into thing bby girl jus chill and sometimes love to be hold

Watch the kids with very good care. Give the two year old a nap time feed them and potty train. Clean up the mess they made

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$13–16/hr
Scott Air Force Base, IL • 15 miles away

Parent's helper (evening chores)

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

5:30pm - 7:30pm (flexible)

Looking for a parent's helper for 2-3 evenings/week
We have one toddler
Tasks:
- Load / unload dishwasher
- Laundry
- Clean up dinner table, kitchen area, high chair, food messes on floor
- Throw out trash
- Bath toddler

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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 sitterfoe 3 very energetic...

Part time sitterfoe 3 very energetic...

Occasional Sitter for 2-3 Sweet Toddlers

Occasional Sitter for 2-3 Sweet Toddlers

Part time sitter for my two best friends

Part time sitter for my two best friends

Sitter/ Nanny for newborn of WFH parents

Sitter/ Nanny for newborn of WFH parents

Part-time sitter for two energetic...

Part-time sitter for two energetic...

Part time pick up and drop off

Part time pick up and drop off

Watching two beautiful kids

Watching two beautiful kids

Parent's helper (evening chores)

Parent's helper (evening chores)

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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?

Babysitting jobs in your area

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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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