$10–16/hr
Lancaster, PA • 16 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Two...

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

Weekly

6:30am - 6:30pm

We need a babysitter for two elementary-aged children starting on January 20, 2025. The schedule is Monday through Thursday, from 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. The babysitter drives the children to activities, helps with homework, and prepares meals and snacks. Candidates must have their own car and be... More

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$10–24/hr
Rexmont, PA • 14 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for School-Aged...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:30am - 3:30pm

We need a babysitter for one elementary-aged child starting December 26, 2024, from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Responsibilities include supervising play, preparing snacks, helping with homework, and ensuring safety. The ideal candidate has a reliable car for transportation and is... More

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$12–16/hr
Mechanicsburg, PA • 22 miles away

Babysitter for 1 Energetic toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:30am - 12:30pm

need help to keep my 2 year old daughter occupied with learning activities, conversate with her and really become her favorite person - while Wife and I work. We work from home. We live in mechanicsburg. Pay negotiable. If you are interested , would like to meet you in person before we make a decision. More

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$10–15/hr
Refton, PA • 24 miles away

I work in a daycare as a teacher.

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 11:00am (flexible)

I’m a mom of 2 girls a 2 year old and 6 month old. The girls love bluey, animals, and to play with friends
I want the babysitter to be able to play with the kids. Teach them something’s.

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$18–22/hr
Marysville, PA • 24 miles away

Occasionally babysitting for Date night

3 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 02/21 - 02/22

7:00pm - 1:00am

Hello. I'm a mom of 3 beautiful energetic kids I'm a stay at home who would love to have a date night and feel safe with my children's wellbeing
Watch children and bedtime routine. Play and engage them with crafts. Enjoy a little crazyness

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$17–20/hr
Mechanicsburg, PA • 22 miles away

Part Time Sitter for Pre-School age kids,...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 4:00pm (flexible)

We are looking for a sitter to come to our home one or two days a week to watch our daughter (age 2) and son (age 5). Son is in preschool 9-230 so gone most of the day.

Crafts, books, play both inside and outside.

Parents both work at home most of time and take care of breakfast and lunchtime... More

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$20–30/hr
Mount Joy, PA • 5 miles away

Part-time sitter for a lively 8 month old

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are a 3 person family with a lot of pets. We have 2 dogs and 5 cats, all of which are very people friendly. Mark works from home and Sam works part time when she is not taking care of Wesley.
We need the sitter to just watch, play, feed, change and do general care with Wesley, in the home. Would... 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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Caring Babysitter Needed for Two...

Caring Babysitter Needed for Two...

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Babysitter for 1 Energetic toddler

Babysitter for 1 Energetic toddler

I work in a daycare as a teacher.

I work in a daycare as a teacher.

Occasionally babysitting for Date night

Occasionally babysitting for Date night

Part Time Sitter for Pre-School age kids,...

Part Time Sitter for Pre-School age kids,...

Part-time sitter for a lively 8 month old

Part-time sitter for a lively 8 month old

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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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What career opportunities do I have as a babysitter?

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