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.

$17–22/hr
Rehoboth, MA • 19 miles away

After school pick up and sitter for two boys

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Hello! I am looking for someone to pick up my two sons from school and bring them home a few days a week. I have some flexibility in which days. Responsibilities will include after school pick up and bringing them home. I work from home most days and usually finish at 430 pm but can be flexible... More

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$20–24/hr
Warwick, RI • 23 miles away

Part time sitter for two of the coolest...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are a small family of 4 who recently moved to the Warwick area. We are warm
fun and welcoming family.My husband and I as parents have truly invested ourselves in our children with no support from family or friends and we are looking for someone who can have fun with the kids so that mom and dad... More

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$20–24/hr
Barrington, RI • 18 miles away

Afternoon sitter to help with after-school...

4 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We have four daughters (14, 12, 7 and 5). We are looking for some help in the afternoon, especially driving to nearby after-school activities, and help the younger girls with their English reading.

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$22–28/hr
Plymouth, MA • 24 miles away

Help needed Saturdays

4 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Single father with family of four. My daughter is 10 and is a huge help and very independent. My 5 year old son is very active and could use more attention. Then i have my twin boys, they just turned 1.
I could really use help in the afternoon going into bedtime. I just dont have enough hands to... More

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

Looking for a mother’s helper in South...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Looking for a mother’s helper.

My husband and I work from home and need someone who can be with our 6-month old baby for part of the day so we can get things done.

I still breastfeed every 3 hours and my husband changes the diapers so you would only need to hold her to sleep and play with her... More

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$20–24/hr
North Kingstown, RI • 24 miles away

Weekly sitter to drive child from school...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

2:30pm - 3:30pm (flexible)

Hello we live in North Kingstown and my child goes to school in East Greenwich.
Hello, I need someone to drive my middle schooler from school in East Greenwich to North Kingstown.

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$20–30/hr
Middletown, RI • 17 miles away

Backup daytime sitter for sick pre-toddler...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I'm looking for someone who can care for my 14 month old when she cannot attend daycare due to illness. I'm also looking for someone for occasional hours on weekends and evenings.

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$20–30/hr
Middletown, RI • 17 miles away

Backup daytime sitter for sick pre-toddler...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I'm looking for someone who can care for my 14 month old when she cannot attend daycare due to illness. I'm also looking for someone for occasional hours on weekends and evenings.

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$20–25/hr
Warwick, RI • 23 miles away

Part-Time (1-2 days per week) sitter for 2...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 9:00am (flexible)

My wife is returning to work and we will need a part-time sitter 1-2 days a week (either Tuesday or Wednesday or both) to take care of our little one. I work from home so will be around to help but will be working for most of the day. Baby will be around 8 weeks old when we need help.

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$20–24/hr
North Kingstown, RI • 24 miles away

Before school help

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 9:00am

Ani is 10 and very independent and Max is 5 so will need help with breakfast and getting ready for school
Get max ready for school backpack ready and feed breakfast and get him on the bus

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$17–19/hr
Seekonk, MA • 21 miles away

Part time sitter for two boys

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Looking for a sitter for overnights for two boys, one in elementary school and the other middle school.
Looking for a sitter for occasional Saturday overnights from 6 PM to the next morning. Must be comfortable with small family dog.

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$20–25/hr
Newport, RI • 20 miles away

Occasional babysitter for 2 cute,...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi! We are located in Newport and are looking for occasional babysitters for our 18 month old daughter and 3 year old son beginning in August and continuing through the school year. Hours may include evening hours and some daytime hours too.

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$20–40/hr
Barrington, RI • 18 miles away

Part-time sitter for two energetic sweet...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

4:00pm - 8:00pm (flexible)

We are looking for a sitter to help in the afternoon and evenings. Which includes: pick-up kids from care, take them to after school activities, complete any at home assignments, clean and prepare lunch boxes (lunch and snacks), children's laundry, make children's beds, prepare and serve toddler's... More

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$15–30/hr
East Falmouth, MA • 23 miles away

Occassional weekends/evenings for 3 kind,...

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are in need of someone for this weekend, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday 7/19-21, midafternoon until late each night.

We are seeking an occasional sitter for our 3 boys on weekends/evenings so Mom & Dad can have a night out and/or manage errands. The boys play well together and enjoy art, music,... More

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