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.

$10–11/hr
Central Falls, RI • 13 miles away

Looking for Sunday overnight coverage

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

10:00pm - 8:00am

Single mom of two boys. This job is a flat rate of $70 for Sunday night shift. If this is not for you. I understand. No need to respond and share your thoughts about how it is not fair to you. If I am not in your price range. I understand. Unfortunately I am not in a position where I can change my... More

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$20–24/hr
East Greenwich, RI • 17 miles away

Full time nanny for my three year old son

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 6:00pm

The hours will not be 11 hours per day as the advertisement. Once my son leaves for school then you can do your things and then come back for work.
The sitter has to be multi-tasking and do housekeeping and even cooking.

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$20/hr
Providence, RI • 12 miles away

Full Time sitter for my autistic daughter

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 12:00pm

I currently work at amazon and need care for my two year old she is special needs doesn’t really talk just likes to watch Ms. Rachel and eat

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$15–20/hr
Pawtucket, RI • 11 miles away

Part time sitter for 1 energetic toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 3:00pm

We have a little boy Edward, his mom needs backs to work, and sometimes is hard for her find somebody to take the baby after or before daycare
Sometimes we need before or after School, and a nanny you love teach and care of children

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$18–20/hr
West Warwick, RI • 16 miles away

Fully time sitter for infant baby girl

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We have a beautiful baby 6 month old girl named Ariel. She’s very active and loves attention. She’s the sweetest little girl. As much as I love spending time with her, my wife and I need a baby sitter to care for her for 4-5 hours so she can get back to work and I can also do overtime to make extra... More

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$20–24/hr
Barrington, RI • 5 miles away

Part time sitter for our 4 year old daughter

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

1:30am - 5:30pm

Hi there! We have a wonderful 4 year old daughter who we need care for every other Tuesday and Wednesday-Friday.
The sitter would pick her up from school at 1:30, and care for her until 5pm. Provide snacks during the evening.

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$18–25/hr
Bridgewater, MA • 20 miles away

Part time sitter

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 5:00am (flexible)

We have twin toddlers. Our boys are two years old. We live in Bridgewater.

We are looking for an extra set of hands in the morning for our twin toddlers.

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$21–25/hr
Greenville, RI • 19 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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$20–30/hr
Warwick, RI • 12 miles away

Part time sitter for two amazing kids

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are a family of 4 with 2 active kids in school full time. They love sports, playing outside, relaxing on the couch with a movie amongst many other things.
Occasional babysitting when we go out to dinner or are having to work past school hours.
Also occasional mothers helper when I will be home... More

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$10–20/hr
Providence, RI • 10 miles away

Seeking a regular and reliable part-time...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

A family with four adorable kids looking for a great babysitter to help with childcare.
We especially need help with assisting the 3 oldest children with learning activities and school work so that parents can get some rest in the morning on weekends.
We are located in Cranston very close to... More

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$17–27/hr
Westport, MA • 13 miles away

Occasional date night/day sitter for 2...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hello! We are a family of 4, with 3.5 and 4.5 year old boys! They are energetic, engaging, silly and quite wild. We are looking for an occasional sitter for date nights (Fri or Sat) or a few hours during the day on weekends. I anticipate us wanting to arrange 1-2 days per month once established. We... More

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Looking for Sunday overnight coverage

Looking for Sunday overnight coverage

Full time nanny for my three year old son

Full time nanny for my three year old son

Full Time sitter for my autistic daughter

Full Time sitter for my autistic daughter

Part time sitter for 1 energetic toddler

Part time sitter for 1 energetic toddler

Fully time sitter for infant baby girl

Fully time sitter for infant baby girl

Part time sitter for our 4 year old daughter

Part time sitter for our 4 year old daughter

Part time sitter

Part time sitter

Tutoring and occasional date night

Tutoring and occasional date night

Part time sitter for two amazing kids

Part time sitter for two amazing kids

Seeking a regular and reliable part-time...

Seeking a regular and reliable part-time...

Occasional date night/day sitter for 2...

Occasional date night/day sitter for 2...

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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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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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