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.

$18–20/hr
Wood Ridge, NJ • 13 miles away

Sitter to help prepare for kids coming home

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 3:00am (flexible)

My husband and I have a 3-year-old daughter and a 5-year-old son. Our daughter goes to daycare, and my son started Kindergarten. We are looking for a sitter to help prepare meals, laundry, dishes, pickup groceries and only pick up our son from kindergarten. We live in a one-family home, and my... More

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$20–24/hr
Astoria, NY • 18 miles away

Part time nanny 2 days per week for after...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

2:30pm - 6:30pm (flexible)

Hello all we are looking for a nanny to start in September. We have 2 kids in school someone that drives and can do pick ups at 2:30pm and stay till about 6pm.

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$20–25/hr
Glen Ridge, NJ • 8 miles away

Part-time sitter needed in Glen Ridge for...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 5:00am (flexible)

We have two wonderful children, a 15-year-old daughter and 12-year-old son and need someone who can do drop off and pickup at school each day in the afternoons and drive the kids to activities. Our daughter goes to school in Summit and often needs a ride home due to after-school sports. We also have... More

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$19–20/hr
Brooklyn, NY • 14 miles away

Forest School Teacher for outdoor play pod

4 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi! I run an outdoor nature play pod for toddlers in Prospect park.
I need someone with Forest School experience to do after school pickup for a small group of kids on Tuesdays a starting Sept 10
2:30pm - 5:30pm. Pay is $20/hr. Location is Prospect Park.

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$25–27/hr
New York, NY • 12 miles away

Afterschool Pickup Sitter (Tues-Thurs)

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

2:30pm - 4:30pm (flexible)

Tribeca family looking for afterschool
Pickup sitter during the school year for 8 year old boy and girl twins

Looking for an afterschool pickup sitter who can pick up kids from school (very important that this person is on time) & bring them to extra curricular activities (all within west... More

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$15–25/hr
Summit, NJ • 7 miles away

In search of an after-school sitter for...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

3:00pm - 7:00pm (flexible)

We are a family of four (with 2 cats) residing on the border of New Providence and Summit. We have 2 daughters that attend Salt Brook Elementary School in New Providence.

We are in need of a sitter that is available to pick up our two girls, 6 and 8, from school 2-3 days during the week. This... More

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$18/hr
Piscataway, NJ • 15 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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$25–35/hr
New York, NY • 11 miles away

Part Time Helper Needed

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Fall/winter opportunity available in Manhattan!!Small family seeking nanny for part time help. Live in opportunity is available.
Duties include- light housekeeping, laundry, food prep, running errands. No experience needed.
Great Location, near major trains, buses
Trains-A/D/C
Doorman Building... More

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$20–25/hr
Morris Plains, NJ • 17 miles away

Part-time sitter for 6 year old

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Our family includes my daughter Delaney who is 6 years old, our little Shih Tzu dog Finn (15 lbs) and myself. Delaney is entering First grade in September and she attends aftercare. She is very friendly and loves to be with people. She can be very energetic at times when she wants to jump around,... More

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$22–28/hr
River Edge, NJ • 19 miles away

Part Time Evening Nannying For 2 Children!

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

4:30pm - 7:30pm (flexible)

Looking for a long term evening sitter for our children (ages 6 and 11 years old). The responsibilities include routine child care, school pick up, drive (pick & drop) lessons, helping with bath and bedtime routines, meal preparation and light housekeeping related to the children (including... More

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$15/hr
New York, NY • 20 miles away

Single mum looking for sitters in Inwood

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hello,

Single Mummy is looking for sitters in the area to be able to go to work :)
Leandro is 2years1/2 he speaks 3 languages and goes to the daycare.

I am an actress and I have always last minute job/schedule.
I might need to leave home as early as 4am or comeback as late as 4am. Each job... More

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$25/hr
Old Bridge, NJ • 21 miles away

Part time (6hrs/wk) for 2 toddler boys in...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

6:30am - 10:30am (flexible)

Please read all expectations. Looking for a nanny to help in mornings and afternoons. Minimum 6 hours per wk but potential for more some weeks depending on my work schedule.
Ages: 4 yo and 3 yo boys both potty-trained with supervision
REQUIREMENTS
- ***willing to be paid thru payroll/paycheck on... More

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$18–23/hr
Chatham, NJ • 10 miles away

Seeking household management and PART-TIME...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

2:30pm - 7:30pm (flexible)

Seeking a reliable, honest individual to help with general household management and part-time childcare (2-3 days/week, 5-6 hours/day). Children are 13-, 10-, and 8-years old. Schedule is Mondays and occasional Tuesdays and/or Wednesdays.

Organizing and tidying | Folding kid's laundry | Light... More

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$15–18/hr
Wood Ridge, NJ • 13 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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