$21–25/hr
New Paltz, NY • 18 miles away

Weekday Infant Care 3 days/week

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

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I am looking for a few hours of regular help with taking care of my infant daughter (born Sept 2024) on weekday afternoons, and on occasion date nights and weekends. My husband and I both work from home. He is a college professor, I am a filmmaker. We are new parents so we are still figuring this... More

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$40–50/hr
Catskill, NY • 24 miles away

Sitter for 4 kids at Catskills AirBnB on...

4 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 12/29

6:00pm - 10:00pm (flexible)

Hello! Am looking for a babysitter to watch our 4 kids at our AirBnB in the Catskills on 12/29 and on 12/31. Boys ages are 3, 3, 5 & 7. Time ranges are flexible but would be within the range of 6-10pm. Primary responsibilities would include playing with them and putting them to bed.

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$21–25/hr
Highland, NY • 21 miles away

M-F sitter for 3 month old. Also have 2 dogs

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:30am - 4:30pm

My husband and I work full time and we have 2 loving dogs. I work as a social worker and my husband is a mechanic.
Bottle feed the baby, wash bottles, change diapers/ outfits, wash baby clothes, let dogs outside in pen throughout day

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$19–20/hr
High Falls, NY • 12 miles away

Friday care for 2-year old girl

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 7:00am (flexible)

Hi there,

We are a family with a 2-year old girl and a 7-year old boy (he is in school and doesn’t need care). We are a close family and love laughing and being outside together.
We are looking for someone to care for our 2-year old on Fridays while we are at work, from 8:30am-3:30pm. We’d... More

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$15/hr
Poughkeepsie, NY • 25 miles away

Part time sitter for a beautiful baby girl.

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 3:00am

My 1 year old is active and lovable. She is fun and she just needs someone to watch her for a few hours a day.

I would prefer someone who has a car but if not it’s okay. I get off at 2 and don’t get back before my husband has to work.

I don’t mind if she stays in the house or if you would... More

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$20–30/hr
Poughkeepsie, NY • 25 miles away

Part time Nanny for 2 little boys

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

4:30pm - 6:30pm (flexible)

We are looking for after school pickup and care for two fun well behaved boys, aged 2 and 5. Must have a reliable vehicle. We are looking for someone reliable, steady and long term. Someone who embodies kindness, love and overall easy going like us!

The daily routine would be picking up both... More

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$18–25/hr
Stone Ridge, NY • 8 miles away

Part-time sitter for sensitive creative 3...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Hello! We have a toddler who turned 3 in September. He is creative, kind, highly verbal, loves to run, and very shy. His dad works from home, and his mom teaches in person. We emphasize giving our son space to make good choices, compassionate communication, and supporting his physical and... 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?

Babysitting jobs in your area

Find a Babysitting Job in Shokan, NY

Weekday Infant Care 3 days/week

Weekday Infant Care 3 days/week

Sitter for 4 kids at Catskills AirBnB on...

Sitter for 4 kids at Catskills AirBnB on...

M-F sitter for 3 month old. Also have 2 dogs

M-F sitter for 3 month old. Also have 2 dogs

Friday care for 2-year old girl

Friday care for 2-year old girl

Part time sitter for a beautiful baby girl.

Part time sitter for a beautiful baby girl.

Part time Nanny for 2 little boys

Part time Nanny for 2 little boys

Part-time sitter for sensitive creative 3...

Part-time sitter for sensitive creative 3...

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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?

Babysitting jobs in your area

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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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