$20–25/hr
Kiamesha Lake, NY • 8 miles away

Daytime sitter at the KartRite Resort

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

One-time

Start date: 11/23

9:30am - 10:30pm

I have 2 sweet kids, 6 and 8, girl and boy. They are fun loving, kind and active. I am looking for someone who can be with them, bringing them around different activities at a resort while I am out then break from 5-7/8pm before getting them to bed around 9/10pm
I’ll be at an all day event on... More

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$10–14/hr
Howells, NY • 15 miles away

Part time sitter for 3 children

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

3:30pm - 10:30pm (flexible)

Singlet mom of 4, looking for reliable care. I have 4 children 15,9,6,3, however the three youngest will only need care. I have a child that had asd and ADHD.
Will need to work under pressure at times, be able to multi task and tend to other children’s needs. Light tidying up ,

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$15–24/hr
Middletown, NY • 16 miles away

Before and afterschool for 2 kids 4 + 5

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 5:00pm (flexible)

Hello my family is looking for before and after school caregiver for our 2 children

We need someone who could be here at 7:15 am finish getting the kids ready. Drop off my daughter between 7:45-7:55 am at school and then come back to wait for the bus for my son that comes at 8:10. Then come back to... More

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$17–20/hr
Walden, NY • 20 miles away

Regular Sitter for 18 mo on Thursday PM

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

4:00pm - 6:00pm

We are seeking a qualified babysitter to care for our energetic 18-month-old daughter on Thursday evenings from 4pm-6pm in the village of Walden. This will run for the school semester, concluding around 12/19, with predetermined exceptions for holidays and non-workdays. Must be reliable, active,... More

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$25–36/hr
Rock Tavern, NY • 25 miles away

Part Time Driver for well behaved children

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

7:30am - 9:30am

We are a farming family with 3 beautiful and well behaved children. We live in Campbell Hall. Our children are aged 11, 6, and 5.
I am looking for someone to drive my kids to their coop, which is 55 min away, for 3 days of the week. I live in Campbell Hall.

Tues- pickup is at 3:15pm from their... More

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$20–24/hr
Walden, NY • 20 miles away

Part-time after school sitter for 4 & 6...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 2:00am (flexible)

Self employed photographer & single mom, Jackie, with three kids. First grader James loves reading, robots, building. PreK Isla is super creative. She loves art, baking and all things girly. Little guy Callum loves trucks and music. He will be in daycare during regular sitting hours.
Looking for... More

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$10–13/hr
Port Jervis, NY • 23 miles away

Part time sitter for 1 toddler.

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 4:00pm

Hi I'm Leandra I have a 1 year old toddler. That I need someone to watch until I get home from work.
I just need someone to change diapers, heat up my child’s meals & keep an eye on him.

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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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Daytime sitter at the KartRite Resort

Daytime sitter at the KartRite Resort

Part time sitter for 3 children

Part time sitter for 3 children

Before and afterschool for 2 kids 4 + 5

Before and afterschool for 2 kids 4 + 5

Regular Sitter for 18 mo on Thursday PM

Regular Sitter for 18 mo on Thursday PM

Part Time Driver for well behaved children

Part Time Driver for well behaved children

Part-time after school sitter for 4 & 6...

Part-time after school sitter for 4 & 6...

Part time sitter for 1 toddler.

Part time sitter for 1 toddler.

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Babysitting FAQ

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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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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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