$23–25/hr
Ridgewood, NJ • 12 miles away

Part-time helper required in Ridgewood

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.

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We live in Ridgewood, NJ and are looking for some help with kids. It mainly involves picking up and dropping off kids from school and activities. Also, engaging kids when at home and helping with meal prep, emptying dishwasher, light laundry and light housekeeping. This is more of a long term... More

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$25/hr
Bronxville, NY • 24 miles away

Driver needed for school drop off and pick up

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 9:00am

Hello our family is in need of a daily driver to help with school pick up and drop off - morning drop off is at 8:15am and the afternoon pickup is either 2:50 /or 4pm. We have 6 year old and her school is less than a five minute drive from our home. Will also have ocasional babysitting needs on... More

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$17–20/hr
Westfield, NJ • 15 miles away

Nanny Needed for Toddler Care, Meal Prep,...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 9:00am

I have to wake up very early in the morning to commute to New York City for work and I cannot take my daughter to day care during the week. You'd arrive at our house at 4 AM sharp while my daughter is expected to still be asleep. You'd comfort her back to sleep until she's ready to wake up, watch... More

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$25–30/hr
Brooklyn, NY • 22 miles away

After school sitter for 3 elementary aged...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Hello! We have 3 daughters aged 11, 8 and 8.
We are seeking a caring, energetic after-school sitter to take care of 3 elementary-aged kids from approximately 2:30 pm-6:00 pm M-F. Care will include picking kids up from school, taking kids to activities/playground, homework help, and some light... More

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$20–25/hr
Monsey, NY • 21 miles away

Part time AM regular daily sitter for two...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 2:00am (flexible)

I am a midwife and my husband is a teacher. Our children are age 3 and 7

Hello kids get dressed , eat breakfast, and drive to school 12 minutes away. Added bonus if you can pick up and babysit from school Monday 3:45-5:30 and Friday 1-3pm

Twice a week 8-9am
One day 7-9am
One day... More

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$18/hr
Piscataway, NJ • 23 miles away

Part-time sitter for 4yr old toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

4 Year Old toddler, likes interactive play and costumes. Potty trained.
Care for toddler at my home while I'm away.
Tues - 3 hrs
Sat - 4 hrs
At least 3 times a month

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$15–18/hr
Wood Ridge, NJ • 10 miles away

Part time sitter at times when looking to...

3 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 10/30 - 10/31

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

My children are Very respectful my children are easy to get along with and follow directions without issues very loving children

To care for the children put them to bed an monitor them while at the home

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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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Part-time helper required in Ridgewood

Part-time helper required in Ridgewood

Driver needed for school drop off and pick up

Driver needed for school drop off and pick up

Nanny Needed for Toddler Care, Meal Prep,...

Nanny Needed for Toddler Care, Meal Prep,...

After school sitter for 3 elementary aged...

After school sitter for 3 elementary aged...

Part time AM regular daily sitter for two...

Part time AM regular daily sitter for two...

Part-time sitter for 4yr old toddler

Part-time sitter for 4yr old toddler

Part time sitter at times when looking to...

Part time sitter at times when looking to...

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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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What career opportunities do I have as a babysitter?

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How do babysitters find jobs?

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