$20–22/hr
Walled Lake, MI • 12 miles away

Occasional sitter for 2 year old and 4...

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

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Looking for experienced sitter for two children, ages 4 and 2.Our family also had two small dogs.
Occasional evening babysitting.playing and engaging with the children, feeding and bathing.

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$20–24/hr
West Bloomfield, MI • 16 miles away

Superhero sitter needed to help a busy mom...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Welcome aboard! Looking for a sitter that can assist a busy bee for a mom. Our family consists of mom, dad, two Spidey look alike sidekicks that happen to be 5 and 3 y/o’s. The newest superhero to join our crew is a jaw dropping 2 months old. Hope I didn’t scare you off we can’t wait to meet the... More

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$15–18/hr
Detroit, MI • 24 miles away

Part-time sitter for 1 energic toddler.

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

10:00pm - 8:00am (flexible)

Student Nurse Mom needs a reliable nanny to help with overnight care while mom works overnights. Mom also needs help with pick ups/drop offs to ABA Therapy. Looking for a long-term Nanny.
Overnight care and pick ups/drops off to ABA therapy.
Overnight: 10:00pm-8:00am.
Drop offs: 9am
Pick ups... More

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$11–13/hr
Plymouth, MI • 9 miles away

part time driver for one hour a day

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:30am - 8:30am (flexible)

my son 12 years old needs someone to drive him to school in the morning.

i need a non smoker to drive my 12 year old son to school 5 days a week one hour or less a week

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$12–13/hr
Plymouth, MI • 9 miles away

part time driver less then an hour...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:30am - 8:30am

my son has changed home but isnt near a bus stop for his school and i need someone to drive him.
i need someoneto drive him to school every morning 5 days a week.Non smoker please.

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$20–24/hr
Southfield, MI • 19 miles away

Weeken toddler sitter

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 1:00pm

Friday mornings at 12am to 9am. Toddler will be sleep upon arrival. Toddle

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$11–20/hr
Novi, MI • 7 miles away

Baby sitter for 5month old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Looking for a baby sitter from Mon-Fri 11:30am-6:30pm for a 5month old baby. We would prefer someone with a prior experience of handling infants , certified.
Need to drive. Help with baby's laundry/cleaning baby stuff (like bottles etc).
Change diapers , Prepare food and feed , burp the baby and... More

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$18–25/hr
Canton, MI • 12 miles away

Night sitter for a 2-year-old boy

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 12/23 - 12/24

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

We are a married couple with a 2-year-old boy child. We are expecting our second child to be born around Dec 31, 2024.
We will stay in the hospital for 2-3 days while our second child will be born and we need a babysitter to watch our 2-year-old boy during this time.
We need someone watching our... More

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$20–24/hr
Franklin, MI • 21 miles away

ISO: Babysitter for 3 kids

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Looking for a babysitter for date nights and weekend help! We have 3 kids and an adorable bernedoodle.

Weekend and date night help! Looking for someone with reliable transportation who loves dogs and playing with kids.

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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 2 year old and 4...

Occasional sitter for 2 year old and 4...

Superhero sitter needed to help a busy mom...

Superhero sitter needed to help a busy mom...

Part-time sitter for 1 energic toddler.

Part-time sitter for 1 energic toddler.

part time driver for one hour a day

part time driver for one hour a day

part time driver less then an hour...

part time driver less then an hour...

Weeken toddler sitter

Weeken toddler sitter

Baby sitter for 5month old

Baby sitter for 5month old

Night sitter for a 2-year-old boy

Night sitter for a 2-year-old boy

ISO: Babysitter for 3 kids

ISO: Babysitter for 3 kids

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How do babysitters find jobs?

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