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.

$22–28/hr
Ridgewood, NJ • 14 miles away

An extra set of hands for the evening routine

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

5:00pm - 8:00pm (flexible)

Hi! We recently moved to Bergen County and have a 2.5 year old daughter and 9 month old son.
We are looking for a part-time, temporary (possible longer term if it works out) sitter/helper that can be an extra set of hands during the chaotic evening routine with a toddler and infant. We are in a... More

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$18–30/hr
Port Chester, NY • 23 miles away

Part-time afterschool nanny/babysitter...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We are a loving and easy going family in Rye Brook, NY. We have one sweet boy in kindergarten who loves sports, legos and cars.
We are looking for someone with experience to help take care of our son after school. This would involve meeting him at the bus, preparing and providing a light snack,... More

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$18–20/hr
Wood Ridge, NJ • 23 miles away

Nanny Lighy Housework

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

My husband and I have a 3-year-old daughter and a 5-year-old son. Our daughter goes to daycare, and my son started Kindergarten. We are looking for a nanny to help with less light housework (dishes, meal prep, laundry, and ironing) and to pick up our son from kindergarten on certain days. We live in... More

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$22–28/hr
White Plains, NY • 17 miles away

Part-time/after school babysitter needed...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Hi there! I am looking for a part-time babysitter for my 3 kids in White Plains, all elementary school age, and we're looking now! Main responsibilities are pickups from school, help with homework, sports, activities, play dates, etc. Average hours will be 10-12 hours per week with option for more... More

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$25–35/hr
Greenwich, CT • 24 miles away

Part-time afternoon babysitter for two girls

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

2:00pm - 7:00pm (flexible)

We're looking for a patient and energetic afternoon babysitter to help care for two girls (ages 5 and 7). Responsibilities include picking them up from school, driving them to their after-school activities, and engaging with them at home.

Schedule will generally be 2-7pm M-Th and 11:30-6:30pm... More

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$20–25/hr
Monsey, NY • 5 miles away

Part time AM regular daily sitter for two...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 9:00am (flexible)

I am a midwife and my husband is a teacher. Our children are age 3 and 7

Hello kids get dressed , eat breakfast, and drive to school 12 minutes away. Added bonus if you can pick up and babysit from school Monday 3:45-5:30 and Friday 1-3pm

Twice a week 8-9am
One day 7-9am
One day... More

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$25–30/hr
Pelham, NY • 23 miles away

afternoon (2-630PM) sitter for three...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 5:00am (flexible)

Hi! We are a family of five (kids ages 10, 9 and 5) with two working parents. We live in Pelham, NY.
We need a sweet and responsible sitter to drive our kids to afterschool activities, help with homework (especially the five year old), maintaining organization in kids areas and doing family laundry... More

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$23–27/hr
Larchmont, NY • 23 miles away

Part-time sitter for 2 adorable boys

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Hello,
We are a French family in Westchester and are looking for a part-time after-school sitter to care for our 2 sons (6yo and 10mo). Tasks include pick up (with your own car) at school (FASNY) and pick up at daycare,cooking simple dinner, manage bath time and making sure the house is clean after... More

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$24–25/hr
White Plains, NY • 18 miles away

Part-time sitter for first grader!

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

2:30pm - 7:30pm (flexible)

Hi! We're looking for a warm, friendly, and reliable babysitter for our energetic first grader!

This part-time role includes school pick-ups three days a week (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday), and Saturday date nights.

Duties include helping with child’s laundry and keeping her room... More

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$15–21/hr
Mahwah, NJ • 10 miles away

Part-time sitter for two fun, energetic...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 1:00pm (flexible)

We’re a loving, hardworking & fun family and look for someone similar to spend time with our kids.

Looking for Someone who has worked with young kids and can engage them in activities (ie, reading, arts and crafts, play outside, no screen time) that help them grow. Someone to care for our 1.5 yr... More

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$25–30/hr
Saddle River, NJ • 10 miles away

After School Sitter for 3 kids

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

2:00pm - 7:00pm (flexible)

We are looking for someone who can pick up our 3 kids from school and take them to after school activities, do their homework with them and some light housekeeping related to the kids (laundry, clean up after them). Hours would be 2:15-7:15pm M-Thursday. Could be a little flexible based on your needs. More

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$20–25/hr
Englewood, NJ • 20 miles away

Part time sitter for half days (12-3)

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I’m a teacher living in Englewood and working in the city. My son is 6 years old and in first grade. We love to play board games, go to the park, watch movies, read, and do art and puzzles together.

My son had many half days at school. I need someone to pick him ul from school at 12 and hang out... More

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$15–18/hr
Fairfield, NJ • 25 miles away

Part-time sitter needed

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Sitter needed ASAP.!!!!
Need someone who could do school pickups and driving to after school activities Additionally. looking for someone who is super flexible and can work a varied schedule if need be. Occasional date nights may be required.

***Must have clean driving record***

***Please... More

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$15–18/hr
Wood Ridge, NJ • 23 miles away

Part time sitter at times when looking to...

3 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 10/30 - 10/31

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

My children are Very respectful my children are easy to get along with and follow directions without issues very loving children

To care for the children put them to bed an monitor them while at the home

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