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.

$15–23/hr
Eads, TN • 17 miles away

Sitter for date nights

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are a family of 3! My husband is Argentine and so we are a bilingual family. We are looking for someone who can take care of Valentina for date nights or appointments
Play with Valentina, possibly do nap or bedtime. she loves to be outside and to go on walks
We live near collierville in Eads

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$10–11/hr
Memphis, TN • 24 miles away

Baby sitter for a few hours

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 12/18

8:00am - 1:00pm

Just ask. This is a one time occurrence. My regular babysitter hasn't let me know if she can keep her
Just sit here with her while I'm at my appt. She will be sleep. Change her diaper

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$13–18/hr
Memphis, TN • 17 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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$13–15/hr
Memphis, TN • 23 miles away

Weekend Babysitting, and babysitting while...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 10:00am (flexible)

I am looking for a childcare provider that is able to watch my 4yr old daughter on Weekends from 6:30am-4pm. as well as Mondays and Wednesdays from 5pm-9pm.

My weekend days off rotate every month and some months I won't need weekend care at all.

The Monday and Wednesday schedule would only be... More

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$17–21/hr
Cordova, TN • 21 miles away

Babysitter that’s trust worthy

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

2:30pm - 10:30pm (flexible)

Hey I’m currently looking for an babysitter that can help out while I work and go back to school
Need the sitter to help with homework and bedtime,meal. And that’s pretty much it

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$17–21/hr
Cordova, TN • 21 miles away

Part-time sitter for two energetic toddlers

4 children

Babysitting

Weekly

6:30am - 5:30pm (flexible)

Hello, I’m Alexus Wortheam. I’m a mother of 3 and my niece Honesti stays with me as well. She’s 11 years old in the 6th grade. My oldest, Amour, is 6 and she will be 7 at the end of the year. My two smaller babies are 2 and 1. Their names are Amani and Amir. They are very great and adventurous... More

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$14–15/hr
Memphis, TN • 21 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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$17–21/hr
Cordova, TN • 21 miles away

Part time sitter for one energetic toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hello! I'm Victoria. I have a 2 year old son who is full of energy. I'm a nurse so I work long hours. I'm currently looking for a sitter to fill in the gaps when his daycare is closed.
Help with bedtime routine except bathing.
Prepare light meals, I usually meal prep so it will mainly be warming... More

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$20–25/hr
Memphis, TN • 23 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 • 24 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 • 17 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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$15–20/hr
Olive Branch, MS • 20 miles away

Part time sitter when needed

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

My baby name is Ky’rian , he’s 4 months ago . He’s very quiet unless he poop his diaper or he’s hungry
Make sure he gets the amount of milk I give him . He’s like to watch cartoons and when he gets fussy he likes to listen to his songs

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Sitter for date nights

Sitter for date nights

Baby sitter for a few hours

Baby sitter for a few hours

Part-time sitter for two energetic toddlers

Part-time sitter for two energetic toddlers

Weekend Babysitting, and babysitting while...

Weekend Babysitting, and babysitting while...

Babysitter that’s trust worthy

Babysitter that’s trust worthy

Part-time sitter for two energetic toddlers

Part-time sitter for two energetic toddlers

Babysit child and administer meal and bottles

Babysit child and administer meal and bottles

Part time sitter for one energetic toddler

Part time sitter for one energetic toddler

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...

Part time sitter when needed

Part time sitter when needed

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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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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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