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.

$20–23/hr
Summit, NJ • 10 miles away

Part time after school care for an...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Hello - it’s me and the kid. I’m a full time working mom and need some help with child pickup after school and light housekeeping.

Looking for someone reliable, caring and honest to pick up my toddler who’s nearly 3 after school, play with him, and help with some light meal prep and housekeeping. More

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$20–25/hr
Summit, NJ • 10 miles away

Looking for a part-time nanny near Summit,...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Hello - it’s just me and my toddler of nearly 3 years old. I’m a full-time working mom and my child goes to daycare during weekdays. Would need someone to help with the kid and some light housekeeping.

Looking for someone reliable, caring and honest to help pick up the kid from school regularly... More

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$10–30/hr
Far Hills, NJ • 15 miles away

Part-time sitter for7 month old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 3:00pm

Looking for a sitter to help watch our 7 month old son between 9am-3pm on Mondays and Fridays while we are both working from home

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$17–20/hr
Summit, NJ • 10 miles away

Looking for an amazing and fun babysitter...

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 10/06

1:00pm - 7:00pm

Hello!! My name is Eva and I have a bright and energetic 6 year William!

We are looking for an amazing, responsible and super fun sitter to do activities William.

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$23–27/hr
Brooklyn, NY • 25 miles away

Two fun boys need a babysitter ...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We have two active boys in separate schools one in clinton hill and one bed stuy in need of a patient caregiver 4 days per week starting 330PM till 7:30. Tues-thurs and Friday and Wednesday 130-730
Plse don't apply unless that schedule works.
We need help picking the boys up (2 separate school)... More

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$21–29/hr
Hillsborough, NJ • 13 miles away

Part time sitter for 4 month old - mostly...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are in need of a babysitter for our son. Assignment will usually be weekend evenings when needed.

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$10–20/hr
Brooklyn, NY • 24 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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$15–18/hr
Fairfield, NJ • 22 miles away

Part-time sitter needed

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

3:00pm - 5:00pm (flexible)

Sitter needed ASAP.!!!!
Need someone who could do school pickups and driving to after school activities Additionally. looking for someone who is super flexible and can work a varied schedule if need be. Occasional date nights may be required.

***Must have clean driving record***

***Please... More

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$25–27/hr
New York, NY • 23 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 • 10 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 • 3 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 • 23 miles away

Part Time Helper Needed

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

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
Nice... More

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$25/hr
Old Bridge, NJ • 13 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 • 11 miles away

Seeking household management and PART-TIME...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 6:00am (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 9-years old. Schedule can be Mondays, Tuesdays, and/or Wednesdays.

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

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