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.

$18–21/hr
Point Pleasant Beach, NJ • 16 miles away

Occasional sitter for 15 month old boy

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hello ! Seeking an occasional sitter for our current 15month boy, located in point pleasant NJ. Looking for occasional days over the week and or weekend.

Watch toddler, keep busy, play time, teach him new things. Change diapers.

Must be within 10-20 miles of point pleasant NJ for easier... More

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$20–20/hr
Avenel, NJ • 23 miles away

Need help with kids

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

11:00am - 5:00pm (flexible)

Hello, I 'm looking for someone to help me 3x a week from 11:30- 500. My youngest son would be home by 12 and the other two boys by 3:45pm. I need someone with cooking experience and comfortable with a small dog. Please send me references.

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$24–28/hr
Brooklyn, NY • 18 miles away

Transport to school in the morning

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 2:00am

Hello, my name is Jahniya, I have a 8 year old son name Mason. It’s just us two :)

Mason has to be dropped off to school Monday- Friday at 8:20am. I will pick him up

Brooklyn NY,

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$15–20/hr
Staten Island, NY • 22 miles away

sitter for a 5 year old boy.Only for...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 1:00am (flexible)

I am a single mom taking care of a kind 5 year old boy. I will soon go to work and I need someone to send my son to school in the morning and pick him up in the afternoon to be sent to childcare.

Simple task of sending him to school and you can do other tasks within the day and then go back... More

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$15–30/hr
Brooklyn, NY • 24 miles away

Part- time sitter for adorable toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:30am - 11:30am

Family of 4. Loving parents who want the world for our children. We work hard so our children can have the best life has to offer.
We are looking for a gentle, kind soul to care for our adorable soon to be 1 year old son.Such person will read and sing to him. Take him on walks around the community. More

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$20–25/hr
Brooklyn, NY • 24 miles away

After School Sitter for a Bright Boy

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

2:30pm - 5:30pm

We are a blended family with a fabulous little boy entering Kindergarten. He loves trains, music, and legos and is very bright. We have two dogs as well
Pick up from school, travel to our home, and prepare snacks and activities with him until we arrive home from work. We want him to decompress and... More

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$20–25/hr
Brooklyn, NY • 24 miles away

Part Time sitte for one energetic 5 year...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

2:30pm - 5:30pm

We have a very smart 5 year old boy who needs a sitterfor after school.
Pick up our son at School in Brooklyn and commute with him home. Plan fun at-home activities and crafts. Must be engaging.
Schedule is for Wednesday's and Thursdays, for 3 hours. Must be comfortable taking subway with young... More

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$15/hr
Staten Island, NY • 22 miles away

Part time sitter for 1 happy and very...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

2:00pm - 5:00pm (flexible)

Hi we are the Milazzo family and are a happy bunch. We have 1 son who is 11 months and one small cat.
We are looking for a reliable, experienced, kind hearted baby sitter who can watch our 11 month old son. Occasionally change a diaper, give him the prepared meal we will have already for the day or... More

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$10–20/hr
Brooklyn, NY • 23 miles away

4 kids 1 mom

4 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

4 kids love to play and fun I need a sitter that’s nice and patience so
Pick up the kids from dance take them to the park give them food snacks

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$16–19/hr
Morganville, NJ • 14 miles away

Part-time sitter for 2 school kids

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hello! We are looking for someone who could help us a couple of hours so we can run some errands. Both girls are in school and have no behavior issues. They like to color, dance, play hide-and-seek, play with their baby dolls and can entertain themselves.

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$17–27/hr
Staten Island, NY • 22 miles away

Exciting Tutoring Opportunity for Early...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We're seeking a patient tutor to work with our toddler at a Kindergarten level, focusing on foundational skills like basic phonics, number systems, and sight words. This is an ideal position for Speech-Language Pathology majors.

**Key Responsibilities:**
- Conduct 1 hour and 15 minutes to 1 hour... More

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$21–25/hr
Keyport, NJ • 13 miles away

Looking for an as needed sitter for a one...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

My husband and I are a family of 4- including our sweet 5 year old dog and 1 year old baby girl.

We are looking for someone to occasionally babysit maybe 1-2x per week as needed.

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$21–25/hr
Lincroft, NJ • 6 miles away

Help with driving kids

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Helper to drive kids to school and activites in the afternoon. Flexible based on activities. Should be local to Marlboro area. Looking for help M- Th, min available 2-3 days/ week.

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$25/hr
Old Bridge, NJ • 17 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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