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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.

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$15–20/hr
Northampton, PA • 20 miles away

Weekends from time to time sitter

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hello! My name is Ashley. My son will be three soon. I am just looking for someone who can watch my son from time to time on the weekends. Not every weekend but maybe a few hours a night. Looking for a date night sitter essentially.

The most would be just playing and watching him until bed time.... More

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$18–30/hr
Tobyhanna, PA • 24 miles away

Saturday Mom helper

4 children

Babysitting

Weekly

8:30am - 4:30pm

We are a family with 4 young children looking for regular care on Saturdays to help Mom who will be home while Dad works. Mostly need assistance with activities with the older children while Mom tends to the youngest baby.

Preschool age activities, snack and lunch prep, occasional dog help if... More

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$18–20/hr
Port Murray, NJ • 16 miles away

Part-time Sitter

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

10:00am - 1:00pm (flexible)

We’re looking for a loving, energetic sitter for our two sweet girls. We have a vivacious, creative, loving 3 year old and an on the move 8 month old. Must be comfortable with babies.

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$16–17/hr
Andover, NJ • 23 miles away

Sitter for an almost 4 year old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

6:30am - 2:30pm

I have an almost 4 year old. That goes to preschool for 4 hours of the day. He would need to be brought to and home from the stop. A snack and lunch prepared.i work from home two days a week, i need assistance during that time and the other two days.
Engage/play with child.
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$10–25/hr
Pocono Summit, PA • 20 miles away

part time sitter for 1 energetic 4 year old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:30am - 8:30pm

My son who is almost 4 is playful and creative loves to do hands on projects as well as play indoors and outdoors
Someone to watch my son while i am working my long shift at work for 12 hours

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$22–26/hr
Oldwick, NJ • 24 miles away

Party time baby sitter

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Giving birth in January! Looking for an occasional babysitting for weddings etc

Regular tasks-Feed the baby, put the baby to sleep.
I may request someone to come with me to an event with the baby.

I have a large dog.

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$10–18/hr
Andover, NJ • 23 miles away

Looking for a dependable babysitter

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are seeking a responsible and caring babysitter for our 1 year old baby boy. Responsibilities includes providing attentive and loving care for our baby boy, changing diapers and assisting with feeding, engaging in age-appropriate activities and playtime,
and putting the baby to bed following... 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?

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