$21–25/hr
Baltimore, MD • 19 miles away

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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.

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

2:30pm - 6:30pm (flexible)

We need help! I am a single Mom with twin 9-year-olds. Due to long distance for work, I am seeking assistance with pickups after school, and after-school care (can be offsite like a library).

I also seek a person to call in emergencies to pick up the kids should I be stuck in traffic or on the... More

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$25–30/hr
Parkville, MD • 14 miles away

Regular sitter for date nights

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi! We’re a family of 4 with two small kids ages 5 & 2. We are looking for a regular sitter to look after our little ones for date nights

We would like someone to look after our little ones for date night. The right person will play with our kids and watch after them and then serve them dinner... More

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$21–25/hr
Baltimore, MD • 21 miles away

Morning care with drop-off for an...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

6:30am - 8:30am

Family with two young boys, our 4th grader is kind and compassionate. He will be begin attending a new school.
Provide morning care for our 4th grader and then drive him to school by 7:55. School is less than 5 minutes away from our home. We could also negotiate possible after care options.
We need... More

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$19–25/hr
Lutherville Timonium, MD • 19 miles away

Afterschool sitter for two kids

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

4:00pm - 6:00pm

We are a family of 4 living in Lutherville. We have a 16 months old toddler and a 3 year old. We need a sitter for Monday - Thursday 4-6pm. The kiddos get out of preschool and get home around 4:25pm.

We would like to find someone to come around 4pm to help with kids laundry, light housekeeping... More

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$10–18/hr
Baltimore, MD • 25 miles away

Consistent schedule for one year-old toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Hi, I’m a mom who works primarily at night time. I’m looking for a sitter for my daughter, who is turning two soon

I’m looking for quick dinner preparation and bedtime in rare occasions

Most times she’ll already be in bed

Tuesday 8pm-3am
Friday 3pm-3am
Saturday 8pm-3am
Sunday 8pm-3am

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$21–25/hr
Baltimore, MD • 22 miles away

Part-time nanny for one happy baby (6 months)

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

I am looking for a nanny who will work a consistent schedule Tuesday through Friday from 10 AM to 4 PM. Spanish speaking preferred, but not required.

Background check preferred however will interview without and tentatively offer job. Final offer will be made upon completion of background check. More

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$15–16/hr
Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD • 8 miles away

Virtual Job

Looking for a full-time energetic sitter

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 5:00pm (flexible)

military stay at home mom I'm looking to get back to work asking for help with my two babies

I wouldn't need the sitter to entertain my one year old son and feed him breakfast and lunch also get my four year old daughter off the bus

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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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Regular sitter for date nights

Regular sitter for date nights

Morning care with drop-off for an...

Morning care with drop-off for an...

Afterschool sitter for two kids

Afterschool sitter for two kids

Consistent schedule for one year-old toddler

Consistent schedule for one year-old toddler

Part-time nanny for one happy baby (6 months)

Part-time nanny for one happy baby (6 months)

Looking for a full-time energetic sitter

Looking for a full-time energetic sitter

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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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What career opportunities do I have as a babysitter?

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How do babysitters find jobs?

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