$18–22/hr
Worcester, MA • 15 miles away

Part time afterschool help

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

2:30pm - 5:30pm (flexible)

My oldest has leftfor college and my 12 year old is alone afterschool. Looking for afterschool engagement for her
pick up from school, homework help, pet care, afterschoool fun, great for high schooler

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$20–27/hr
West Boylston, MA • 22 miles away

Last minute occasional sitter for happy 7...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are working parents of a 7.5 month old. We are looking for an occasional sitter for dates nights and who is also potentially available last minute if our Monday-Friday sitter is sick or otherwise unavailable. Our daughter is a very happy, easy to care for baby. She only cries when she's hungry or... More

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$15–25/hr
South Grafton, MA • 14 miles away

Regular sitter for 12 years old special...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

3:30pm - 4:30pm

We need a sitter to engage and play / spend time with our 12 years old son with ASD (border line) and ADHD, but fully functional.
We need him / her to be with him daily M-F from 3:30 pm thru 4:30 pm in general, but we might require additional ad-hoc times when I am on business trips, and that'd be... More

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$21–25/hr
Greenville, RI • 22 miles away

Tutoring and occasional date night

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

4:00pm - 9:00pm (flexible)

Two elementary aged children (10/6). Looking for tutoring and homework help as well as the occasional date night

Looking for some tutoring and help with homework as well as the occasional date night.

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$20–26/hr
Worcester, MA • 15 miles away

Part time sitter for adventurous toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:30am - 12:30pm

A family of four with a 12 year old dog that just moved back from Texas! Our family consists of myself, my husband, our 20 month old son, and our newborn daughter.
Keep up with our 18 month old! A few things he loves are books, music, playing, and being outside. Our ideal candidate would be someone... More

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$10–20/hr
Webster, MA • 2 miles away

Occasional to part time afternoon/ evening...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Dad works 2nd shift full time, and mom is getting back into a job soon. Mylo has been at home with mom since birth. We have 2 cats that Mylo likes to play with but they don't come out much with guests in the house
Looking for an occasional date night sitter, if you have more availability we would... More

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$18–25/hr
Boylston, MA • 21 miles away

3 kids, 1 dog, 1x weekly and flexible

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Hi there! We have 3 boys and a yellow lab in Boylston and are looking for either an occasional or weekly sitter.

Looking for someone to usually (weekly or every other week) just watch our 10 month old and occasionally watch all 3 boys.
We’ll likely need you to help with nap time, some food prep... More

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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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Part time afterschool help

Part time afterschool help

Last minute occasional sitter for happy 7...

Last minute occasional sitter for happy 7...

Regular sitter for 12 years old special...

Regular sitter for 12 years old special...

Tutoring and occasional date night

Tutoring and occasional date night

Part time sitter for adventurous toddler

Part time sitter for adventurous toddler

Occasional to part time afternoon/ evening...

Occasional to part time afternoon/ evening...

3 kids, 1 dog, 1x weekly and flexible

3 kids, 1 dog, 1x weekly and flexible

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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?

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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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