$24–28/hr
Osseo, MN • 23 miles away

Buddy needed for outings

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

8:00am - 4:00pm (flexible)

Needing buddy on outings eve whenyou can or rotating weekends as its tied to what you can do!
Cares for him are really based on positive reinforcement, communication. Language of first then is key (2-4 year old based and experience that is needed). Helping with sensory needs (going places to jump,... More

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$17–20/hr
Hopkins, MN • 10 miles away

Part time Nanny Needed

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We have two girls 2 & 4 and I could use help once or twice a week with watching them & some meals & snacks.
I need help doing minimal learning while I work my small business from home.

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$21–25/hr
Eden Prairie, MN • 4 miles away

Part time sitter for afterschool help with...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

3:30pm - 5:30pm (flexible)

My two kids and I have recently moved to MN and looking for a reliable sitter.

I’m looking for someone that can get my two children off the bus stop and hang out with them for about two hours until I get home from the work. It would also be great if you are available occasionally on weekends as... More

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$20–25/hr
Minneapolis, MN • 20 miles away

Part-time sitter for 6 month old baby girl

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 8:00am

We had our baby girl in May of 2024, and are looking for someone who would be a good fit with our family. Mom works from home 5 days per week, and dad works out of the house 4 days per week.

We need our sitter to be able to watch our baby during mom’s meetings, but also to be willing to allow mom... More

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$16–25/hr
Minneapolis, MN • 10 miles away

Part time before care for 2 kiddos

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 2:00am (flexible)

2 fun kiddos. Need before and after school care. Grade school and middle school
Looking for before school care which entails making sure kids eat a morning snack and dropping off them off at school. They are independent and can get dressed and get a snack for themselves, just need to be moved... More

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$18–20/hr
Eden Prairie, MN • 4 miles away

Driver needed for after school pickups -...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

2:30pm - 6:30pm

We are searching for a driver to do school pickups for our three loving boys!

We need a driver to start pickups for our boys at 3pm M-F. Pickups are needed at 3 different schools. You will be taking the boys home to mom, dad or grandma who you will assist in unpacking backpacks and getting the... More

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$18–20/hr
Eden Prairie, MN • 4 miles away

Kids Driver Needed - Clean Driving Record...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 3:00am

We are looking for a driver to transport our three loving boys to each of their schools.

We will need this sitter to do a little prep in the mornings to get the boys ready for their day and into the car. Then each boy will need to be dropped off at their schools. We will be making a separate ad... 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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Buddy needed for outings

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Part time sitter for afterschool help with...

Part time sitter for afterschool help with...

Part-time sitter for 6 month old baby girl

Part-time sitter for 6 month old baby girl

Part time before care for 2 kiddos

Part time before care for 2 kiddos

Driver needed for after school pickups -...

Driver needed for after school pickups -...

Kids Driver Needed - Clean Driving Record...

Kids Driver Needed - Clean Driving Record...

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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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How do babysitters find jobs?

What are things babysitters do with kids?

How can babysitters make extra money?

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