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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

$27–28/hr
Westwood, MA • 5 miles away

Weekend ABA Therapist For Special Needs...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

10:30am - 1:30pm (flexible)

Special Needs weekend ABA therapist for young adult for social outings in the community.

Gal pal for our young adult special needs daughter. Responsibility’s are planning fun weekend activities and outings. Must have special needs experience and preferably currently works with a non verbal... More

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$26–30/hr
Milton, MA • 7 miles away

Loving and fun afterschool care babysitter...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

3:00pm - 6:00pm (flexible)

Hi! I have three amazing kids: 5,8,10. They all attend Collicot School in Milton. Pick up from school(2:50) and bring home to Milton (a few minutes walk) and care for them until 6pm. Mon, Tues, Wed, Thursday Hope to hear from you!

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$20–25/hr
Cohasset, MA • 17 miles away

After school nanny, 2 tweens in Cohasset,...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

3:30pm - 6:30pm (flexible)

Hi, we're looking for after school support for our two kids. This includes picking our 5th grader up from school between 3:15 and 3:30pm in Hingham near the Shipyard (our 7th grader rides the bus home in Cohasset), and driving one or both kids to local activities - such as soccer or a class - on... More

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$19–21/hr
Swampscott, MA • 24 miles away

Part-Time Sitter Needed for One Preschooler

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi, my name is Chris and I am a single dad of an almost 3-year-old boy named Aiden. Aiden is pretty easygoing and loves the following things: Sesame Street, Baby Shark, Paw Patrol, Ms. Rachel on YouTube, reading, arts & crafts, and playing indoors/outdoors. I need someone, preferably nearby, to... More

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$20–25/hr
Medfield, MA • 9 miles away

Seeking sitter for a 4-year-old

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Hello! We are a family of four with a four-year-old, a one-year-old, and two cats. I work from home and my wife works at nearby public library. Our one-year-old just started daycare and our four-year-old attends preschool through the town.

We are looking for someone to pick up our 4-year old from... More

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$25/hr
East Weymouth, MA • 11 miles away

Italian Sitter For 2 Children In E. Weymouth

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

In search of native Italian speaker for part-time babysitting, for our bilingual family in Weymouth. Our two girls are 7 and 3 years old.

We are looking for a caregiver to reinforce vocabulary and conversation in Italian, through consistent interaction (no English!) in play, reading stories, and... More

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$30–35/hr
Arlington, MA • 17 miles away

After-School Nanny for 3 Kids in Arlington

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

3:00pm - 7:00pm (flexible)

We're looking for an after-school caregiver. We have 3 kids--boy (13), girl (11), and boy (5) who will be in 8th, 6th, and K, respectively. Main duties are school/after-school pickups, snacks/dinner prep and clean up, and driving kids to/from sports practices/activities. Must have own car. We need... More

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$27–30/hr
Winchester, MA • 20 miles away

Nanny Needed In Winchester - September Start

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 6:00am (flexible)

Hi! We live in Winchester and are seeking a nanny for the fall. I'm looking for someone 11:30 -5:30/6pm, Mon-Fri (30-32hrs) but can be somewhat flexible (Friday optional). I have 3 children ages 2.5, 6 and 8. My youngest will be entering preschool so Im looking for someone who can help with school... More

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$20–25/hr
Concord, MA • 24 miles away

Part time sitter for a smart 11 year old!

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 3:00am

Hi, we are looking for a friendly sitter for our 11 year old daughter.
Wait for her at the bus stop, some help with homework, take her to some activities.

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$25–28/hr
Cambridge, MA • 14 miles away

Preschool pick-up for fun 4yr old...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 2:00am

We're a pretty 'eco' family/healthy eating family of 4. We're a fan of nature- and play-based approaches to childcare.
We are looking for a dynamic caregiver to bring our from preschool in Harvard Square to our house in Cambridgeport (3:30-5:30), M-F. While you could occasionally bring him home... More

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$25/hr
Newton, MA • 13 miles away

Part-time sitter for 2 elementary school kids

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 3:00am

We are in search of a kind, energetic sitter who can help with driving kids on Mondays from school to one activity.

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$20–26/hr
Hingham, MA • 13 miles away

Part-time sitter for energetic toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hello! We are a Hingham family of two parents and one 2-year-old boy. We are looking for someone to fill the gap in certain childcare days and a reliable person to watch our child when go out on date nights. One parent works from home mostly and another is fully in the office at a Boston... More

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$20–30/hr
Braintree, MA • 7 miles away

Part-time nanny/sitter for 6mo old -...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 7:00am (flexible)

My husband and I are first time parents to a beautiful baby girl. He works and travels quite a bit while I’m a stay at home mom, former music therapist. I also work remotely from home. We have 2 toy poodles who are very friendly and low maintenance (other than requiring snuggle time).

I would... More

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$18–30/hr
Newton Highlands, MA • 11 miles away

After school care for two lovely girls in...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 4:00am (flexible)

Looking for a babysitter for our two girls (ages 10 and 12) for afterschool care Mon-Fri (2:30-6:30 daily; Weds 12:30-6:30) starting in late August/beginning of September. We would be looking for homework help, light housework, driving to activities, meal prep and errands. Please get in touch soon... More

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