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.

$18–19/hr
Greensboro, NC • 13 miles away

Occasionally help with a toddler & Infant

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi, we’re a family of 6 our kids are the age 10, 7, 2 and 6 months but you will only have to watch our youngest two. On occasion we will need help with all 4.

We’re looking for someone we can connect with to watch our youngest two a few times out of the month so I can get a break. Responsibilities... More

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$10–15/hr
Greensboro, NC • 14 miles away

Patt time overnight sitter

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hello, my name is Ahmia and just would need someone overnight because I work obernight.
I really would need the sitter to get my child ready for bed. Things such as brushing her teeth and ready her a bedtime story

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$17–19/hr
Greensboro, NC • 9 miles away

Full time/Part-time sitter for two kids

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 6:00pm

Hello, we’re a family of four we have two children my daughter is 7 year old and my sons is 3 years old and autistic/ nonverbal.

I need someone who will be able to pick the children up from school my daughter gets out at 2:10pm and my son gets out of ABA therapy at 3pm. We both work daily until... More

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$20–25/hr
Summerfield, NC • 12 miles away

After School Sitter

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

2:00pm - 5:00pm

Family with three kids searching for a reliable sitter to babysit after school a couple days a week and Saturday evenings on occasion.
Keep and play with three kids! Help with homework and make snacks. Outside play on occasion, friendly and patient.

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$16–20/hr
Greensboro, NC • 14 miles away

Looking for sitter from tomorrow

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Iam deepika looking for a sitter for my 15 months old baby -teaching, playing, feeding
Teaching, playing and feeding . Comfort him and team him new skills . Looking someone from tomorrow

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$10–21/hr
Greensboro, NC • 7 miles away

Part time sitter for a kid and a puppy...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Family of 3 me my fiance and my son jr .My fiance is a stay at home mom and at times I wanna take her out
Just watch and keep an eye on my son while we go on a date . He is typically well behaved , and has a puppy that he plays with

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$16–20/hr
Greensboro, NC • 14 miles away

Looking for baby sitter asap

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I am deepika living with my cute little boy. Need someone as soon as possible.
Take care of the baby, feed, play, make him to sleep. Someone who really cares for the baby.

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$17–19/hr
Greensboro, NC • 10 miles away

Greensboro, NC Church Needs Help in Nursery!

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Greensboro, NC Church Needs Help in Nursery!
Dec. 8th: 3:30-6:30pm
Dec. 14th: 9:55am - 1:15pm
Paying $18/hr
To book this job, create a profile at https://SitterTree.com

SitterTree is a child care app that connects sitters with child care jobs with families and churches paying $17-$25+/hr,... More

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$10–20/hr
Greensboro, NC • 17 miles away

Part-time sitter mainly for 6yo and...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Family of 4: 12yo son, and 6yo daughter. Recently moved to NC and looking for a trusted sitter.
Place children safety 1st. Prepare meals, take to/from school if occasion arises (walk child to/from school- less than 1 mile from house), prepare for bedtime if needed.
Adams Farm area. Father works 10hr... More

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$10–18/hr
Mebane, NC • 23 miles away

Part time sitter for 2 toddlers

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I am a single mother and I just moved a hour away from my hometown. I have a 2 year old daughter and 1 year old son.

I would need for the sitter to pick my kids up and take them out for a while, ideally 10am-3pm but time is flexible. Contact me if interested, looking for someone asap

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$10–34/hr
Mebane, NC • 23 miles away

Part time sitter for 2 toddler

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I have a 2 year old daughter and 1 year old son. I would need someone to pick them up and take them out for a while, ideally 10am-3pm

Are you willing to drive to Mebane? I recently just moved a hour away from my hometown and I have no support system, my kids are with me 24/7 and I’m in serious need... More

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$15–18/hr
Mebane, NC • 23 miles away

Part time sitter for 2 toddlers

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I recently moved a hour away from my home town and I’m a single mother with no support so I just need a little break from my babies

I would need for the sitter to pick my kids up from home and take them out for a while, ideally 10am-3pm, time is flexible.. I just need a break for a few hours... More

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$17–21/hr
Greensboro, NC • 13 miles away

Part time sitter for 2 girls!

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hiya! My name is Kiara. I have 2 beautiful girls! Indyah is 4 years old. Londyn is 6 months old. Indyah has autism, is on the nonverbal side. and very active! but a sweetheart and loves to play!
Londyn is a sweet baby, hardly fussy and loves to cuddle! I am a momma thats just trying to incorporate... More

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$10–20/hr
Greensboro, NC • 17 miles away

Part Time Sitter for our Sweet Babygirl !

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Hello, I am looking for a sitter interested in a part-time opportunity to care for my daughter. My husband works full time & I’m trying to get back to work so we trying to find a responsible babysitter. Won’t reach out until I know I got the job just incase jobs fall through

Can be dropped off... More

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