$15–20/hr
La Porte, IN • 16 miles away

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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

7:30am - 4:30pm (flexible)

Hi! I am a nurse that works twice a week. We would need flexible care 1-2 days a week. I have my schedule 4-6 weeks in advance! Rory is a sweet 15 mo boy, who loves to play and run around.
He will need breakfast, two snacks, and lunch! Please tidy up the house and if possible start dinner.

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$10–22/hr
Portage, IN • 18 miles away

part time sitter for 2 year old

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi! I have a 2 year old who loves to play inside and outside, along with 2 energetic dogs who are friendly!!

Change and feed john david as well as interacting with him
occasionally let the dogs outside to go potty, no need to feed them

I will be working overnights so I need someone who... More

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$17–21/hr
Crown Point, IN • 24 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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$15–23/hr
Valparaiso, IN • 9 miles away

Part time occasional sitter for three kiddos

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hello looking for occasional baby sitting for my three kids. It’s just me and my three kiddos

Just baby sit them and possibly put them to bed. Maybe feed them dinner if need be

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$14–19/hr
Chesterton, IN • 14 miles away

part-time sitter for 3 loving and...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

4:30pm - 9:30pm (flexible)

we are a loving family of 5 simply looking for extra help so that we are able to provide for our children.

as our sitter we are looking for someone who can pick up our children from school and care for them while my fiancee and i work for our family

the children will eat around 6-6:30pm
bath time... More

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$17–21/hr
Hobart, IN • 19 miles away

Student who needs help total time 2 hours...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Hi there, my name is Antoinette. I have a 9 year old daughter. I have a cat name Simba.

I am currently in Nursing school and have clinicals on Thursdays from 6am to 6pm. I need help with dropping her off to before school program, which is at the local ymca. Also, picking her up from after school... More

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$10–18/hr
Portage, IN • 18 miles away

Full time or part time sitter for two...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

5:30am - 9:30am (flexible)

Hi im a single mom working at Amazon so work hours are crazy
My boys are easy to manage the baby you just gotta feed lol and my oldest loves board games, video games etc…

I would need the boys to be watched and to get them up and ready for school/daycare and taken to daycare and then to pick... More

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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 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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What career opportunities do I have as a babysitter?

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How do babysitters find jobs?

What are things babysitters do with kids?

How can babysitters make extra money?

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