$20–25/hr
Clifton Park, NY • 25 miles away

Occasional sitter

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

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We have a full time nanny currently for our 6 month old and we have a 4 year old but he goes to Pre K. She drops him off at pre k in the morning. I’m trying to have a few people as backup if she is ever not available

Looking for someone that is available on short notice or as needed that would be... More

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$10–35/hr
Galway, NY • 21 miles away

Full/Part-Time Sitter for 2 boys

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 5:00pm (flexible)

Hi! We have 2 wonderful boys and are in need of help with childcare. Looking for someone with a flexible schedule!
Watch the boys while I am at work, or working from home. Occasionally for date nights.

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$20–30/hr
Ballston Spa, NY • 16 miles away

Sitter for Single 4 Year Old Girl

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Just one little 4 year old girl named Annie. Super good kid, just need someone to watch her on a Friday or Saturday night
Just watch her and put her down. She has plenty of toys or videos to play with or watch

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$18–26/hr
Ballston Lake, NY • 22 miles away

Part-time sitter for young baby

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:30am - 12:30pm

We have a big family, with the youngest having siblings off in college and high school. We have a large dog and a cat that love to be around people, especially new visitors.
Our baby is 7 months old and is working on getting into a routine.
We will need the sitter to support our schedule by getting... More

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$17–24/hr
Hudson Falls, NY • 10 miles away

Sitter/Nanny before and after school hours

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We are looking for a part time caregiver/nanny for 3 children in Hudson Falls during the work week. Hours would be before and after school hours. Primary responsibilities will be ensuring children get on bus and caring for them after school (including homework and transportation to/from any... More

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$23–27/hr
Ballston Lake, NY • 22 miles away

Looking for help during the week

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi,
I have a wedding coming up that I can not bring my kids too :(. I'm in need of someone to watch them. They are good kids and will help out.
Get the kids off the bus. Put the kids on the bus. Breakfast. Make lunch for school. Make dinner. Help with homework. Lite cleaning & feeding an easy... More

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$18–22/hr
Northville, NY • 24 miles away

Part time sitter to putchild on and off...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

6:00am - 8:00am

Family of 5 including dog in need of a Baby sitter in the morning and afternoon for bussing
Put child on bus and take child off the bus before and after school his name is gerald and is 7 years old

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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 sitter for young baby

Sitter/Nanny before and after school hours

Sitter/Nanny before and after school hours

Looking for help during the week

Looking for help during the week

Part time sitter to putchild on and off...

Part time sitter to putchild on and off...

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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?

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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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