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.

$15–21/hr
Jersey City, NJ • 23 miles away

Weekend Help

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 5:00am

Hi, we looking for some regular help on the weekends to come help with caring for our 5 year old. We live in downtown Jersey City.

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$10–12/hr
New York, NY • 18 miles away

Part time sitter for a toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

My name is Juani and I have a toddler boy. Hes very loving and playful.
Just make sure he eats and is safe. Pick up from daycare on some occasions throughout the weekday and some weekends full days according to my work

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$23–35/hr
New York, NY • 20 miles away

After school sitter for 3 & 5 year old girls

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Looking for someone to pick up our 3 & 5 year old girls from school, take them to after-school activities and have fun with them! Mon-Fri, 3-6pm; Columbus Circle area.

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$15–25/hr
Jersey City, NJ • 23 miles away

Part time sitter for new born

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Looking for a sitter who can help care for a newborn part time. We have a new born and need help taking care of an infant when we need a little sleep or have errands to do.

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$13–16/hr
Bronx, NY • 16 miles away

A nanny on call for 2 well behaved toddlers.

2 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 12/06

7:30am - 12:30pm (flexible)

We are a family of 3 with a new addition coming in December. I have 2 girls 5 & 7. They’re very independent and well behaved loving girls.
I am due in December and I will need a sitter for my 2 girls. I need someone care to care for my girls while I’m in the hospital which includes preparing meals... More

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$15–27/hr
Jersey City, NJ • 23 miles away

Looking for Nanny (1-2 year-old boy)...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 9:00am

My husband and I are looking for a recurring nanny to care for our 18-month-old boy. We live in an apartment in Jersey City with an in-unit washer and dryer. We keep our apartment clean so the baby and nanny can stay in an enjoyable environment. We also have a kids' room in our apartment building to... More

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$20–24/hr
Astoria, NY • 16 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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$19–20/hr
Brooklyn, NY • 19 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 • 21 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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$25–35/hr
New York, NY • 21 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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$15/hr
New York, NY • 18 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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Find a Babysitting Job in Carle Place, NY

Weekend Help

Weekend Help

Part time sitter for a toddler

Part time sitter for a toddler

After school sitter for 3 & 5 year old girls

After school sitter for 3 & 5 year old girls

Part time sitter for new born

Part time sitter for new born

A nanny on call for 2 well behaved toddlers.

A nanny on call for 2 well behaved toddlers.

Looking for Nanny (1-2 year-old boy)...

Looking for Nanny (1-2 year-old boy)...

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

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

Forest School Teacher for outdoor play pod

Forest School Teacher for outdoor play pod

Afterschool Pickup Sitter (Tues-Thurs)

Afterschool Pickup Sitter (Tues-Thurs)

Part Time Helper Needed

Part Time Helper Needed

Single mum looking for sitters in Inwood

Single mum looking for sitters in Inwood

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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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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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