$15–23/hr
Indianapolis, IN • 23 miles away

Occasional sitter for 2 creative and...

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

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Small Christian family looking for occasional sitter. Sisters age 6 and 8 who love to play. We do have a dog. Mom will be in and out throughout the day. Must have experience with ADHD. Otherwise, pretty simple.
Play with the kids. They love arts and crafts, playing outside, making forts. The... More

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$19–23/hr
Indianapolis, IN • 24 miles away

Full time/ part-time Babysitter Needed

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We are family of 3 which consist of Mom, my daughter 15 who is 15 years old and my son who is 11 years.
We’re recently recolating to Bloomington, due to my job, I would be needing the service of a babysitter.
I’m moving from Indianapolis to Bloomington on a new job. I work double shift Monday to... More

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$10–15/hr
Greenwood, IN • 21 miles away

I need a sitter from 530am m-f just to get...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

5:30am - 8:30am

We are the Bartley family Dad Nick, Me Mom Rikkie, Son Aydan, Daughter Kaelynn
Just need sitter to get my kiddos to school every morning by 9am I have to be at my job by 645am daily in Indy at Heartland Ambulance Services
Pleasant crossing Elementary school it’s 5 mins from my home at pebble creek... More

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$15–16/hr
Greenwood, IN • 21 miles away

Part-time sitter for 11 year old boy.

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

My name is Sarah and I’m a single mom of an 11 year old boy. He’s pretty independent. I just need someone to watch him while I’m at work. I usually work nights.
Need someone to occasionally get my kid to bed and watch him while I’m at work.

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$10–17/hr
Indianapolis, IN • 18 miles away

Part-Time Help

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Need Help for some nights for my kid.

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$10–13/hr
Mooresville, IN • 8 miles away

Minimal before/after school supervision...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 2:00am (flexible)

I need easy minimum assistance with before and after school supervision.

Arrive before school at 7, give children breakfast and walk 2 blocks to school crosswalk at 830.

Meet children at house at 330, give snack and oversee until 430 when grama will arrive.

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$14–15/hr
Indianapolis, IN • 22 miles away

I need a part-time sitter for my kids.. we...

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

My familyis sweet they are home schooled. They are only homeschooled 4 hours out of the day
Just supervised them while in home school. There homeschool schedule is split times

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$11–14/hr
Plainfield, IN • 12 miles away

Driver needed for high schooler 2-3 days a...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

3:00pm - 4:00pm

We have one 14 year old starting high school that will need a ride from school to home up to 3 days a week.
I just need someone to drive my 14 year old from school at the Damar charter academy to our home in Plainfield.

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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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Occasional sitter for 2 creative and...

Occasional sitter for 2 creative and...

Full time/ part-time Babysitter Needed

Full time/ part-time Babysitter Needed

I need a sitter from 530am m-f just to get...

I need a sitter from 530am m-f just to get...

Part-time sitter for 11 year old boy.

Part-time sitter for 11 year old boy.

Part-Time Help

Part-Time Help

Minimal before/after school supervision...

Minimal before/after school supervision...

I need a part-time sitter for my kids.. we...

I need a part-time sitter for my kids.. we...

Driver needed for high schooler 2-3 days a...

Driver needed for high schooler 2-3 days a...

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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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