$15–25/hr
Minneapolis, MN • 21 miles away

Occasional sitter for three month old

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

Hi! We are looking for an occasional sitter to help with our three month old for random date nights. We also have two dogs, a German shepherd and a goldendoodle.

Responsibility would be of just the three month old and occasionally letting the dogs out to go to the bathroom

We are located in... More

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$19–24/hr
Champlin, MN • 23 miles away

Part time baby sitter or "manny" for two...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 12:00pm (flexible)

We are a family of 4 in Champlin. Mom is a social worker and dad is a commercial painter. We have a very friendly, hypoallergenic 10 pound dog. Our sons are 11 and 14 and both are on the autism spectrum. They are both friendly and talkative with people they are comfortable with and are independent... More

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$15–25/hr
Wayzata, MN • 22 miles away

Single parent family in need of a reliable...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Our household is myself (Ellen, mom), Noah (age 4) and biscuit (six-year-old Yorkie poo)

Ensuring the safety of Noah and Biscuit while I am at work or running errands

In general, I would need coverage on weekends, evenings intermittently. Occasional daytime care when my son is sick.

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$14–18/hr
Dayton, MN • 20 miles away

Occasional date-night sitter for 3...

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are two teacher looking for someone to watch our 8, 5, and 3 year old for some occasional date nights! Nothing regular, just when our parents are booked for the evening.
Help feed the kids an already prepared dinner, do a few fun games and activities, the bedtime routine around 7:30, then hang... More

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$18–22/hr
Monticello, MN • 8 miles away

Part-time sitter

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 3:00am

Single mom and I live with my brother. We both work different schedule. Looking for someone to cover the gap.
Watch, educational activities, and play at the park with my son.

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$15/hr
Elk River, MN • 19 miles away

Part-time sitter for my 2 girls ages 2 and 4

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

9:30am - 1:30pm (flexible)

Hello, I work from home and need help keeping my kids occupied while I work. I have two girls ages 2 and 4. Thank you.

Need help keeping my kids occupied while I work. That’s really all. Keep them busy, play with them.

Monday 9:30AM - 1:30PM
Tuesday 8:30AM - 2:30PM
Every other Wednesday... More

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$20–24/hr
Spring Park, MN • 20 miles away

Part-time sitter for the occasional night out

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Looking for potential babysitters to watch our sweet, energetic 1.5 year old so we can enjoy the occasional night out to dinner. Must have CPR and First Aid certification.

Esther loves exploring, reading books, music, bath time, and her baby dolls. She can be shy at first but quickly turns... 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 baby sitter or "manny" for two...

Single parent family in need of a reliable...

Single parent family in need of a reliable...

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Occasional date-night sitter for 3...

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Part-time sitter for my 2 girls ages 2 and 4

Part-time sitter for my 2 girls ages 2 and 4

Part-time sitter for the occasional night out

Part-time sitter for the occasional night out

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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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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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