$20–28/hr
Exeter, NH • 11 miles away

Morning sitter for happy toddler

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

9:30am - 11:30am (flexible)

Our family consists of Mom (Caitlin), Papa (Vlad), Lex (5), and Teddy (18 months in Dec. '24). Lex goes to school, but Mom is in need of a little more time to work on laptop-specific tasks. Something that's been nearly impossible with a fun, happy toddler running around. Dad works from home office,... More

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$21–25/hr
York, ME • 16 miles away

After school care in York (with...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

2:00pm - 6:00pm

Family in York Maine looking for a sitter/driver to help with after school pickup/drop off and assorted household tasks. We have flexibility to add extra hours if desired.
Pickup and drop kids from school and to various activities. Organizing after kids/light laundry/household tasks/errands as hours... More

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$21–25/hr
Derry, NH • 23 miles away

Small sir needs a babysitter!

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

10:00am - 6:00pm (flexible)

2.5 year old, fun, energetic
I’m a single mama looking for someone reliable and safe for my son

Pick him up from daycare on Friday evenings, Saturday’s all day and possibly Tuesday’s for a couple hours ?

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$20–24/hr
Portsmouth, NH • 10 miles away

Part time baby sitter for active infant

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 3:00am

Hi I’m a mom of a 11 month old baby In need of childcare while working
Would need to be able to watch my baby while I come home from work and my baby father go to work so while we shift change.
Reach out to be at

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$22–30/hr
Hampton, NH • 16 miles away

Sitter needed a couple hours week nights...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 4:00am (flexible)

Hi! I’m a single mom and I work nights in fine dining. My son is almost 11 and pretty capable of facilitating most of his day. He loves video games and sports and is very easy going. We live on the beach and both enjoy surfing also!

I just need a reliable person to come over and help my son with... More

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$20–24/hr
Hooksett, NH • 24 miles away

Occasional Before and After School Help...

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

My 3 kids and I live pretty busy lives with hectic and irregular schedules. I travel often for work and the kids are involved in multiple activities.

Looking for someone to occasionally help get my kids ready for school and on the bus in the morning. I also need help after school to feed them a... More

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$20–28/hr
Dover, NH • 5 miles away

Nanny for one year old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 5:00pm

Seeking care for my youngest child. She is one year old. I have a 4 year old who goes to preK4.
Take care of the one year old, laundry, meal prep, pick up and drop off my eldest child

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$15–25/hr
East Derry, NH • 23 miles away

Part-time sitter for one energetic toddler.

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 12:00pm

My three year old has always been home with me while i worked from home. She loves to play and have fun but always wants attention.I recently got a new postion where i would need to be in boston 2 days a week tuesday and thursdays and the rest of the week ill be fromhom.
just hang out, feed and... 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?

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Morning sitter for happy toddler

Morning sitter for happy toddler

After school care in York (with...

After school care in York (with...

Small sir needs a babysitter!

Small sir needs a babysitter!

Part time baby sitter for active infant

Part time baby sitter for active infant

Sitter needed a couple hours week nights...

Sitter needed a couple hours week nights...

Occasional Before and After School Help...

Occasional Before and After School Help...

Nanny for one year old

Nanny for one year old

Part-time sitter for one energetic toddler.

Part-time sitter for one energetic toddler.

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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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How much does it cost for babysitters to use Sittercity?

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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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