$20–25/hr
Athens, NY • 2 miles away

Short-term, part-time sitter to help...

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

10:00am - 2:00pm (flexible)

We are a young family visiting Athens, NY area with our 2 year old and 5 month old girls. We are looking for part-time help for 3 weeks, starting the week of November 4.
We need the sitter to primarily help engaging with the 2 year old. She is not potty trained so changing her diaper is part of the... More

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$19–23/hr
East Nassau, NY • 24 miles away

Part-time sitter for two girls

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are a traditional family of 4 with two little girls (one almost 1 and the other almost 4). Baby is crawling around and standing now so the 'infant' care is pretty minimal.
We are looking for someone to provide a safe and relaxed playtime for the kids while we go out together once a week.
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$20–24/hr
East Greenbush, NY • 24 miles away

Sitter for one energetic toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

6:00am - 5:00pm

Need a sitter while working. One year old babyboy

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$10–30/hr
Hudson, NY • Less than a mile

One time sitter

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 11/23 - 11/24

5:00pm - 12:00am

3 month infant baby girl. She has a great temperament, friendly, cuddly, and sweet.
watch infant while they sleep while we attend a wedding. infant will be about 3 months old so shouldnt be much trouble.

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$20–25/hr
New Baltimore, NY • 14 miles away

Part-time sitter for our toddler girl

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are a family of three and two cats living in New Baltimore, NY. We are young professionals who love the outdoors and are down to earth.
We're looking for a sitter who can prepare meals, engage in toddler activities (i.e., going to the library, outdoor walks), make diaper changes, prepare for... More

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$14–18/hr
East Greenbush, NY • 24 miles away

Part time for 9 month old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Just exploring some options

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$15–20/hr
Saugerties, NY • 17 miles away

Occasional sitter needed for toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi, we are seeking a babysitter for our 2.5 year old daughter occasionally mostly daytime during the week. Hours are flexible. We live in Saugerties and work from home.

Our sitter must be responsible and caring. She would play with our daughter, read to her, and take her for walks around our... More

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$20–25/hr
West Coxsackie, NY • 10 miles away

Per Diem Sitter for a very sweet toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are a family of three and two cats living in New Baltimore, NY. We are young professionals who love the outdoors and are down to earth.
Prepare meals, engage in toddler activities (i.e., going to library, outdoor walks), diaper changes, prepare for nap, and possibly bedtimes. Light... More

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$22–26/hr
Catskill, NY • 5 miles away

Part time/night time sitter for two toddlers

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

3:30pm - 9:30pm

Single mom just trying to work; 4 year old daughter 2 year old son, living in catskill love to play outsid.
Two of the days my daughter has speech you would let the speech therapist in and keep the boy busy while they worked on speech,and getting them ready for bed time
My schedule is always... 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?

Babysitting jobs in your area

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Short-term, part-time sitter to help...

Short-term, part-time sitter to help...

Part-time sitter for two girls

Part-time sitter for two girls

Sitter for one energetic toddler

Sitter for one energetic toddler

One time sitter

One time sitter

Part-time sitter for our toddler girl

Part-time sitter for our toddler girl

Part time for 9 month old

Part time for 9 month old

Occasional sitter needed for toddler

Occasional sitter needed for toddler

Per Diem Sitter for a very sweet toddler

Per Diem Sitter for a very sweet toddler

Part time/night time sitter for two toddlers

Part time/night time sitter for two toddlers

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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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