$17–23/hr
Freeport, NY • 15 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.

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

3:00pm - 5:00pm (flexible)

We are a busy working couple seeking a reliable and nurturing individual to care for our infant during transitional hours. One parent will be leaving for work while the other is returning home, creating a need for a dependable caregiver.

-Supervise and engage with our infant
-Ensure a safe and... More

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$15–30/hr
West Babylon, NY • 3 miles away

Part-Time Sitter

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 4:00am (flexible)

Hello, my wife and I are in need of a sitter for our 2 year old. One day per week to start, we can increase as we get more comfortable with you and you get more comfortable with us. My wife works from home but will be away for the most part upstairs in home office. Will provide more details when... More

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$18–24/hr
Smithtown, NY • 10 miles away

Mid-day PartTime Sitter for Newborn

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 4:00am (flexible)

We are looking for someone to watch our newborn for a few hours 2-3x per week while we work from home and run errands, etc.

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$18–20/hr
Little Neck, NY • 21 miles away

Part-time Nanny/Mother’s Helper

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I work from home, we are a family of 4 with a sweet and playful labor-doodle.

We are looking for someone to play, entertain, and teach our soon to be 3 year old.

We are located in little neck, we are looking for 3 half days a week from 2-6pm

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$25–30/hr
Norwalk, CT • 24 miles away

Part time sitter needed for afternoons

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 3:00am (flexible)

Hello!
We are looking for after school help with our two boys, ages 4 and 8. Our boys are very active and like energetic sitters that actively engage with them.

The 4 year old gets out of pre-school around 2:30 and will need to be picked up and cared for in the afternoon. Our 8 year old will... More

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$21–30/hr
East Setauket, NY • 18 miles away

Part time nanny for our friendly baby girl

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 3:00am (flexible)

We’re looking for a nanny to help with midweek daycare pick up and to watch our daughter in-home for a couple of hours in the afternoon while Mom works from home. Our family is looking for someone caring, engaging, and punctual, with good experience with babies under 12 months. Our daughter is an... More

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$23–27/hr
Plainview, NY • 9 miles away

Part time sitter for one child near...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

3:00pm - 7:00pm (flexible)

Hello! Looking for a caring local sitter for our 12-year-old boy. Prefer local hire.

Must have own car, help with his laundry, his meals etc. Our son is on the spectrum but highly functional.

Looking for Monday - Thursday for before school care from 6 a.m. - 9 a.m. and then again in the... More

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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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Part time sitter needed for afternoons

Part time sitter needed for afternoons

Part time nanny for our friendly baby girl

Part time nanny for our friendly baby girl

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Part time sitter for one child near...

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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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