$19–25/hr
Lutherville Timonium, MD • 4 miles away

Afterschool sitter for two kids

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

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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$10–13/hr
Lisbon, MD • 24 miles away

Full time sitter for infant

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 4:00pm

We are new parents to a beautiful baby girl , who is currently 1 month old .
Prepare formula for feedings ,diaper changes, interact during wake windows.

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$15–24/hr
Severn, MD • 25 miles away

Backup Sitter Needed-Could lead to...

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 12/04

9:00am - 6:00pm (flexible)

Fun family, party of 3 with our very busy 14 month old. He is our only child and is our world.

Looking for the sitter to look after our 14 month old. Tasks include dressing him for the day, preparing breakfast and lunch, some learning activities and playtime.

Our regular sitter will be out... More

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$15–20/hr
Columbia, MD • 23 miles away

Occasional sitter we can call on for our 2...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I am a stay-at-home mommy, with a very busy husband, living far from any family. We have two sweethearts: a 3 y/o girl and 1 y/o boy. I am looking for a sweet, responsible friend that I can call on to care for our babies at times when I have to be away.

I feel like this is a pretty easy gig as far... More

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$15–18/hr
Hanover, MD • 23 miles away

Competent Nanny Needed

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Looking to hire a very competent and reliable nanny to care for an infant.
Please note that prior experience with infants is required

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$18–21/hr
Sykesville, MD • 20 miles away

Part-time Nanny Needed in Sykesville

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 4:00am

We're a married couple who just had their first baby. Husband works as a teacher and wife works from home as a creative director. We have a cat and a dog who are very friendly!
We need some help during the day while the mother works from home. Duties would include changing diapers, feeding,... More

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$21–25/hr
Baltimore, MD • 15 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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$20–20/hr
Elkridge, MD • 21 miles away

Part time baby sitter with two kids

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

5:00pm - 7:00pm (flexible)

Parents with two kids. One infant (~3mo) and one preschool (3yrs old).

play, read with children during weekdays after school (2hrs each day) No screens. Cleanup toys and books etc.

Elkridge, near Rockburn elementary school

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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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Afterschool sitter for two kids

Afterschool sitter for two kids

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Backup Sitter Needed-Could lead to...

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Occasional sitter we can call on for our 2...

Occasional sitter we can call on for our 2...

Competent Nanny Needed

Competent Nanny Needed

Part-time Nanny Needed in Sykesville

Part-time Nanny Needed in Sykesville

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

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

Part time baby sitter with two kids

Part time baby sitter with two kids

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How much do babysitters make?

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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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