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.

$15–16/hr
Mc Connellsburg, PA • 23 miles away

Part time early morning sitter for school...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I am working parent, I have a son in kindergarten and a step daughter in 2nd grade. I also have a cat and a yorkie.
I am looking for an early morning part time sitter to get my kindergartener dressed and on the bus in the morning. I have a cat and small dog
Early mornings at my house

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$17–21/hr
Hagerstown, MD • 21 miles away

School drive and pickup

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

6:30am - 6:30pm

I need assistance for picking my son

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$15–19/hr
Newburg, PA • 16 miles away

Looking for sitter asap

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

5:00am - 6:00pm

Family of 6 I've been a stay at home mom for four years and I'm getting back to the working world.
Watch the children until work is over and would like help to encourage toileting for my two year old daughter and assist with my 8 month old son

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$12–18/hr
Chambersburg, PA • 8 miles away

Sitter for 3 children

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi I’m a single mom looking for help with my 3 children. I work overnights and need someone to help me care for my children while I work in my home.

I need someone to help make sure my children are fed and that they get to bed. Cleaning up some would help and also make sure my children are clean.... More

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$10–15/hr
Chambersburg, PA • 8 miles away

Part time sitter for two little girls

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

3:00pm - 10:00pm (flexible)

We’re a Christian household that loves music and food! My wife is going to school currently for an HR degree and I’m in the National guard

We’re looking for someone to play with our kids, feed them, and put them to bed

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$24–25/hr
Waynesboro, PA • 10 miles away

As-Needed, Date Night Sitter for Toddler…...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi, it’s myself, my husband, and our 1-year-old son. We also have two small dogs.

We are looking for an as-needed, reliable babysitter so that we can go on dates, or make other plans where we’d rather that he stay at home.
We are hoping to find an animal lover. One of our dogs is quite old and at... More

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$10–13/hr
Hagerstown, MD • 19 miles away

Seeking Nanny for 8 year old Daughter

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

5:30pm - 9:30pm

I am looking for a nanny to work Thurs & Fridays. On Thursday, picking her up from her after care program and taking her home until 9:30 pm, when I arrive. She will need to be fed, dog taken out and help with homework is she has any and get her ready for bed. On Friday's, she is to be picked up from... More

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$14–21/hr
Hagerstown, MD • 21 miles away

Part time sitter for 1 amazing little boy.

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

My son is 2 years old. He loves playing outside and engaging in an active lifestyle. He is not yet potty trained but is being encouraged to do so
must feed, play with, and care for my child while at work. This person needs to keep my child safe obviously. He is allowed to have tv time but i dont... More

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$10–15/hr
Chambersburg, PA • 8 miles away

Occasional sitter for energetic toddler...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

My son is 3 years old and I am looking for an as needed sitter. I need coverage for appointments and things like that. We currently live with my mom who may or may not be around. We also have a dog and cat in the house. My son has been diagnosed with autism level 1 with a speech delay. Someone with... More

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$16–20/hr
Littlestown, PA • 24 miles away

Looking for someone to put 2 9 year old on...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Twins boy and girl needing to be put on bus 9 year olds . Going to alloway creek
I need someone to come and put the kids on the bus to alloway creek elementary

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$15–25/hr
Hagerstown, MD • 25 miles away

Weekly sitter for our two vibrant,...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi folks! Our family of four loves adventure, make believe/fantasy, and running around outside! We live in a quiet cottage nestled back into the hills of Boonsboro. We try to follow the respectful parenting philosophy, emphasize bodily autonomy and absolutely do not condone any shouting,... More

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$18–25/hr
Taneytown, MD • 25 miles away

Part time sitter for two energetic kids

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

6:30am - 11:30am

Looking for a sitter for our two very active kiddos. Must be creative and enjoy playing outside and inside with kids.
Saturday morning early arrival to help kids with breakfast and starting thier day.

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$15–19/hr
Chambersburg, PA • 8 miles away

Part-time sitter for my two year old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 10:00am (flexible)

I have a sweet two year old son.I'm a single mom that is looking for help watching him While I'm working. To help him with his colors, numbers, etc.

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$17–18/hr
Newville, PA • 20 miles away

Part time sitter for a 8 monthbaby

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

3:00pm - 5:00pm

I have a 8month baby. His names Mickey my husbands name is Ricky and my names Ashley
Watch him for 2 hrs tell I get home make him a bottle keep himoccupied

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