$17–21/hr
Holland, MI • 21 miles away

Part time nanny for a newborn

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

Weekly

12:00am - 6:00am

We're a new family of 3, plus our Cat Luna. We love a good schedule and routine to help keep us on track. That being said, we are laid back as well and big homebodies.
I work from home, so I will be at our home while you watch Clark. Clark is pretty laid back and loves to snuggle. We would need our... More

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$15–23/hr
Grand Rapids, MI • 23 miles away

Part-time sitter for two energetic toddlers

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Family of four. Work locally and our schedules are generally fairly flexible.
Hang out with a 1 and a 3 year old. Provide snacks and go on walks. Sometimes venture to the park.

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$18–20/hr
Grand Rapids, MI • 20 miles away

Occasional sitter fora 4 & 6 year old.

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Our family is 4 & 6 year old, mom and dad. Mom and dad both work in healthcare/ems so our schedules can vary. We have a nice but shy dog, two cats, 3 chickens and 3 ducks. Our house can be a bit crazy at times but it works for us. Our children are rowdy but well behaved with good manners.
Watch the... More

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$18–19/hr
Wyoming, MI • 19 miles away

Part-time help for grandfather taking care...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 1:00pm (flexible)

Hey, working single mom of two boys. One is a 3-year old with autism. The other is a 1-year old ray of sunshine. Currently living with mom’s grandparents. Grandpa is retired and watches boys but has a hard time doing what they need.
Prepare meals for them and possibly help potty train my autistic... More

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$22–24/hr
Caledonia, MI • 15 miles away

Part Time Sitter for Cute 10 Month Old!

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

My husband and I both work, but I work from home. My husband, Paul, is a middle school teacher and I work in Human Resources. Grace will be 11 months come November 1st. She is such a doll and people instantly fall in love with her the moment they meet her!

I work from home so I’ll be around, but... More

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$14–18/hr
Grand Rapids, MI • 23 miles away

Looking for kind caregiver for kind baby

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 8:00am

My wife and I have a wonderful baby (almost a year old) who has a rare genetic diagnosis that causes seizures and developmental delays. We are looking for someone to watch her at our home Mondays-Thursdays while the dad (and sometimes mom) works from home in the basement.
Feed (milk & purées),... More

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$20–24/hr
Dorr, MI • 6 miles away

On call sitter for 2 energetic boys!

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hello my name is Hannah Hewitt, my husbands name is Josh Hewitt. We have 2 boys named Benjamin and Tristin. Ben is 3 years old and Tristin is 3 months old. We have 2 chocolate labs, very friendly.

We potentially need a sitter to pick up kids from day care or school when they start going to... More

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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?

Babysitting jobs in your area

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Part time nanny for a newborn

Part time nanny for a newborn

Part-time sitter for two energetic toddlers

Part-time sitter for two energetic toddlers

Occasional sitter fora 4 & 6 year old.

Occasional sitter fora 4 & 6 year old.

Part-time help for grandfather taking care...

Part-time help for grandfather taking care...

Part Time Sitter for Cute 10 Month Old!

Part Time Sitter for Cute 10 Month Old!

Looking for kind caregiver for kind baby

Looking for kind caregiver for kind baby

On call sitter for 2 energetic boys!

On call sitter for 2 energetic boys!

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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?

Babysitting jobs in your area

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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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