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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

$12–15/hr
Memphis, TN • 20 miles away

Reliable Babysitter with Car for Infant on...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

6:30am - 6:30pm (flexible)

We seek a reliable babysitter for an infant starting on February 22, 2025, with a flexible start date. The job runs on Saturdays from 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Responsibilities include caring for the infant, feeding, changing diapers, soothing, and engaging in age-appropriate activities. The ideal... More

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$13–18/hr
Memphis, TN • 20 miles away

Part-time sitter for two energetic toddlers

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I have 2 babies, my daughter is 2 years old and my son is 3 years old. I’m lucky to have a set of well behaved babies at this age. They love playing, arts and crafts,music, and learning. They are enrolled in daycare so you will only have them 3-4 hours for 3days a week.
Prepare meals already in the... More

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$10–15/hr
Memphis, TN • 17 miles away

Sitter needed that's great with special...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00pm - 9:00pm

Two sons ages 7 and 9 with Autism who are very active but very caring.
Watch over my boys while I work. Would love for the sitter to be patient and gentle with kids who have special needs.

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$10–11/hr
Memphis, TN • 23 miles away

Babysitter For My Two Young Boys

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I have two little boys. They are 9 and 10. My kids have respect and well mannered.
I just need a babysitter Saturday and Sundays. I have no family to help me with my boys.

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$17–21/hr
Memphis, TN • 25 miles away

Babysitting or nanny

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Babysitting or nanny I need a babysitter or nanny to watch my baby from 540 to 6 my schedule will change I let you know it changes and prepare meals

I need a babysitter or nanny who watching from 530 to 6 who cook and clean for me I need somebody to prepare meals for me and my baby... More

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$13–17/hr
Memphis, TN • 22 miles away

Part-Time Sitter for my 3 month old baby girl

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

She isn’t a lot to handle but I'm currently looking for a job and have nobody to watch her if I do start back working. More than likely you wouldn’t have to watch her for to long because I’m going to try and find a job that best accommodates her dads schedule.

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$14–15/hr
Memphis, TN • 19 miles away

Babysit child and administer meal and bottles

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 9:00am (flexible)

My baby is fun , hilarious, and precocious ! Be she needs to be nurtured.
To Engage and be caring to my little one ..to watch and give meals to her
I need someone either Saturday or sunday, and sometimes both
Call if interested !!

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$10–13/hr
West Memphis, AR • 25 miles away

Sitter needed

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

3:30pm - 10:30pm (flexible)

Hi my name is destynee & i’m looking for a part time sitter for my autistic 5 year old!

Tend to him during the hours i work , preferably come to my home so he can be most comfortable

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$20–25/hr
Memphis, TN • 24 miles away

Occasional sitter for two great girls

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I have two daughters, 8 and 6 years old. They bothare fun loving, polite, and have good manners.
Sitter needs to watch kids and sometimes make sure they are in bed depending on the time.

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$18–22/hr
Memphis, TN • 16 miles away

I need a sitter asap

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00pm - 4:00am

I am new to the memphis area an i just started working at fed ex i need a sitter for nights my daughter is 5 years old
She'll be sleeping so just someone to keep an eye on her..in case she wakes up

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$18–22/hr
Memphis, TN • 20 miles away

Looking for a Reliable and Trustworthy...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Hi We are a busy family seeking a caring and dependable babysitter to look after our three children (age 2, age 6 and age 15 and assist with light household tasks. The ideal candidate will be experienced with children, patient, and able to create a safe and fun environment, while also helping with... More

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Find a Babysitting Job in Hernando, MS

Reliable Babysitter with Car for Infant on...

Reliable Babysitter with Car for Infant on...

Part-time sitter for two energetic toddlers

Part-time sitter for two energetic toddlers

Sitter needed that's great with special...

Sitter needed that's great with special...

Babysitter For My Two Young Boys

Babysitter For My Two Young Boys

Babysitting or nanny

Babysitting or nanny

Part-Time Sitter for my 3 month old baby girl

Part-Time Sitter for my 3 month old baby girl

Babysit child and administer meal and bottles

Babysit child and administer meal and bottles

Sitter needed

Sitter needed

Occasional sitter for two great girls

Occasional sitter for two great girls

I need a sitter asap

I need a sitter asap

Looking for a Reliable and Trustworthy...

Looking for a Reliable and Trustworthy...

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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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Why are babysitters taxes important?

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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