$18–25/hr
Yarmouth, ME • 15 miles away

Occasional sitter for one energetic...

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

Looking for an occasional sitter for approximately 6 hours at a time, to allow us to go on some long-overdue date nights (or days). Our 2.75-year-old son is increasingly independent, loves playing with his cars, reading books, going on walks outside. We're excited to hopefully find a regular... More

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$15–17/hr
Biddeford Pool, ME • 14 miles away

Part-time sitter for 3-year old boy

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 5:00pm

We are looking for a babysitter Tuesdays/Thursdays for our 3-year old son.T
This would be very low-key / just hanging out and playing with him while we are at school / working.

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$22–26/hr
Standish, ME • 4 miles away

Night nanny for 2x nights per week

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Looking for night nanny for 2 nights a week. Saturday night and one more night.
Care for newborn, feedings, diapers, etc. food will be prepped in advance.

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$14–18/hr
Falmouth, ME • 9 miles away

Once a week sitter for a sweet but hyper 1...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 6:00pm (flexible)

We are a working family looking for a once a week sitter to get our little one out of the office and to have socialization
Snacks, playtime, walks, possible park or other fun activities. Naptime and Lunch
Willing to drop off and pick up if you are near Westbrook, ME. Or you can come to our house. We... More

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$20–30/hr
Portland, ME • 8 miles away

Seeking Part Time Sitter for 2 Creative &...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are a mellow family of 4. Our girls love art, dance & music. We have a small yorkie named Yogi.

Looking for a fun, outgoing nanny/sitter to assist Mom after school and when Dad is away on biz. Also to watch the kids for the occasional date night. First Aid Certified required.

Location will... More

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$20–25/hr
Portland, ME • 8 miles away

Babysitter needed in Portland

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Looking for a sitter for 1-2 weeknight evenings per month to watch our 4 and 7 year old boys.

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$15–25/hr
Buxton, ME • 9 miles away

Saturday morning care for 2 boys

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

I'm looking for care for my two boys 4&5, they both have autism and are two super happy rambunctious kiddos. They love crafts, playing outside, and reading books.
I will need somebody to get them up, change them,give them breakfast, and probablya snack or too while I'm at work on Saturday... More

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$22–26/hr
Gorham, ME • Less than a mile

Sporadic sitter for 1 toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

My family is looking for a regular sitter for when my husband and I want to have a date night or if my husband gets sick we would need someone to watch our son so I could still go to work. My husband is a stay at home dad so this would be a once a month commitment. We want someone who will build a... More

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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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Occasional sitter for one energetic...

Occasional sitter for one energetic...

Part-time sitter for 3-year old boy

Part-time sitter for 3-year old boy

Night nanny for 2x nights per week

Night nanny for 2x nights per week

Once a week sitter for a sweet but hyper 1...

Once a week sitter for a sweet but hyper 1...

Seeking Part Time Sitter for 2 Creative &...

Seeking Part Time Sitter for 2 Creative &...

Babysitter needed in Portland

Babysitter needed in Portland

Saturday morning care for 2 boys

Saturday morning care for 2 boys

Sporadic sitter for 1 toddler

Sporadic sitter for 1 toddler

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Babysitting FAQ

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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