$20–26/hr
Hingham, MA • 11 miles away

Part-time sitter for energetic toddler

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

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 • 15 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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$18–20/hr
Dedham, MA • 24 miles away

PT After school sitter for three smart,...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We are a fun & active family w/ lots of variety day-to-day. We're new to Dedham so definitely need a warm and comforting sitter able to manage any emotions that arise around our new living situation. The 3 children include Nathan: smart and inquisitive 10yr boy who loves Legos, Fortnite, and all... More

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$23–32/hr
Boston, MA • 23 miles away

Part time sitter. Daycare pickup

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Need help with afterschool pick up a few days a week.

Can be flexible based upon schedule of sitter.

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$27–36/hr
Brookline, MA • 25 miles away

Part time occasional babysitting for 3.5...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Babysitter for adorable 3.5 year old girl. She is energetic and loves to read and color.

Babysitting for a few hours starting August 26 at 8:00 AM. Reading and drawing with 3.5 year old girl.

Near public transportation. Please be ok with payroll as form of payment: it is direct deposit.... More

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$10–30/hr
Revere, MA • 24 miles away

Part time sitter for one 3 year old...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are looking for a great babysitter for 2 children in Revere, MA. Our 3-year-old daughter is friendly and talkative and very well behaved for a toddler. She enjoys playing with her toys, drawing, and playing with our 2 cats. Our 3-month-old son is very quiet. He needs to be fed (we will have... More

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$10–30/hr
Revere, MA • 24 miles away

Part time sitter for one 3 year old...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

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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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