$20–27/hr
Chester, NJ • 22 miles away

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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 - 3:00am (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... More

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$18–25/hr
Vernon, NJ • 6 miles away

Ski Trip Baby Sitting

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Family of 6, looking for help with 3-year old twins so that Mom and Dad can ski with older kids. Staying on the Mountain at Mountain Creek. We will be in the area for multiple weekends this winter and would love to find someone willing to do other dates as well. For now, we are looking for help on... More

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$17–20/hr
Verona, NJ • 22 miles away

After-school pick up for one 7-year-old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

2:30pm - 5:30pm (flexible)

Hi! We have one soon-to-be seven year old. He is very independent, easy-going, and friendly. We live in Verona and have no pets.
We are looking for someone to arrive at our home at 2:30 and pick up our son after school at 2:45 and walk him home. We live a few blocks away from his elementary school... More

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$20–25/hr
Monsey, NY • 23 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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$15–21/hr
Mahwah, NJ • 17 miles away

Part-time sitter for two fun, energetic...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 1:00pm (flexible)

We’re a loving, hardworking & fun family and look for someone similar to spend time with our kids.

Looking for Someone who has worked with young kids and can engage them in activities (ie, reading, arts and crafts, play outside, no screen time) that help them grow. Someone to care for our 1.5 yr... More

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$25–30/hr
Saddle River, NJ • 22 miles away

After School Sitter for 3 kids

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

2:00pm - 7:00pm (flexible)

We are looking for someone who can pick up our 3 kids from school and take them to after school activities, do their homework with them and some light housekeeping related to the kids (laundry, clean up after them). Hours would be 2:15-7:15pm M-Thursday. Could be a little flexible based on your needs. More

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$15–18/hr
Fairfield, NJ • 18 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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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 AM regular daily sitter for two...

Part-time sitter for two fun, energetic...

Part-time sitter for two fun, energetic...

After School Sitter for 3 kids

After School Sitter for 3 kids

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Part-time sitter needed

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Babysitting FAQ

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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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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