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.

$15–22/hr
Martins Creek, PA • 19 miles away

Part time sitter for one energetic pre...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 5:00pm (flexible)

Looking for a nanny for Wednesday and Friday 9 -5

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$18–20/hr
Port Murray, NJ • 14 miles away

Part-time Sitter

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

10:00am - 1:00pm (flexible)

We’re looking for a loving, energetic sitter for our two sweet girls. We have a vivacious, creative, loving 3 year old and an on the move 8 month old. Must be comfortable with babies.

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$16–17/hr
Andover, NJ • 10 miles away

Sitter for an almost 4 year old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

6:30am - 2:30pm

I have an almost 4 year old. That goes to preschool for 4 hours of the day. He would need to be brought to and home from the stop. A snack and lunch prepared.i work from home two days a week, i need assistance during that time and the other two days.
Engage/play with child.
Give... More

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$17–21/hr
Canadensis, PA • 23 miles away

Get son on bus

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

6:30am - 7:30am (flexible)

Looking for someone to get my son on the bus in the mornings. You don’t need to do much just make sure he doesn’t get sidetracked
Looking for someone to get my son on the bus in the mornings. You don’t need to do much just make sure he doesn’t get sidetracked

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$22–26/hr
Oldwick, NJ • 22 miles away

Party time baby sitter

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Giving birth in January! Looking for an occasional babysitting for weddings etc

Regular tasks-Feed the baby, put the baby to sleep.
I may request someone to come with me to an event with the baby.

I have a large dog.

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$17–21/hr
Tannersville, PA • 20 miles away

Every other Saturday 6am to 12 pm shift...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Family of two kids both parents work one day and one night. Looking for someone to cover every other Saturday from 6am to 12 noon. Type 1 diabetes experience a plus.

Morning routine, wake up breakfast, brush teeth and an activity of choice.

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$18–25/hr
Hackettstown, NJ • 10 miles away

Part-time sitter for the cutest 4 month...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 2:00pm

We have a 4 month old girl that just needs attention and stimulation/routine 1 day a week while we’re at work
Stimulate/educate our child and keep herin her routine for healthy growth

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$23–27/hr
Chester, NJ • 20 miles away

Seeking consistent afterschool care for...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

3:00pm - 6:00pm (flexible)

We are a very active family of four. Looking for someone caring and compassionate to help with after school care.

Looking for a someone to occasionally pick up our middle school daughter from afterschool activities & transport home. Also will need to pick our youngest up from the bus and walk home... More

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$10–18/hr
Andover, NJ • 10 miles away

Looking for a dependable babysitter

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are seeking a responsible and caring babysitter for our 1 year old baby boy. Responsibilities includes providing attentive and loving care for our baby boy, changing diapers and assisting with feeding, engaging in age-appropriate activities and playtime,
and putting the baby to bed following... More

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$25–30/hr
Long Valley, NJ • 16 miles away

Sitter for pleasant toddler in good home

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Single parents,professionals, looking for credible, responsible sitter for date night
Watch (her) son for the evening. We would like to go to dinner and a concert in Philadelphia, and back the same evening
Long Valley NJ

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$18–19/hr
Sciota, PA • 18 miles away

Energetic 9 year old girl needs a babysitter

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Grandma needs a babysitter and school work helper for adopted Granddaughter 9 years old!
Care for and assist with online classwork my daughter while I'm at Drs. appts and shopping.
Stroudsburg/ Snydersville 2 or 3 days a week for up to 4 hours a day

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$19–23/hr
Belvidere, NJ • 12 miles away

Part time morning sitter for 2 kids

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

5:00am - 9:00am (flexible)

Morning sitter for 2 kids. I work nights and husband has to leave at 5:30-6 am. I get home between 8-9 am. Would need someone to get kids up in am give them a drink and small snack.

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$10–25/hr
Blairstown, NJ • Less than a mile

Part time sitter for 6year old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

6:00am - 5:00pm (flexible)

We are Looking for before school and after school care for a 6 year old

Make breakfast
Get child dresssed
Pack lunch
Put on bus
Get off bus
Start homework

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$22–26/hr
Flanders, NJ • 15 miles away

Part time as needed sitter for two...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We live in a queit neighborhood, we have 2 children who love to play and run.
Looking for a sitter to babysit when the kids fall sick or for date night.

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