$25–35/hr
Philadelphia, PA • 10 miles away

Afterschool sitter, Center City to...

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

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

Professional mother looking for an after school sitter who can help with the pickup of two kids aged 7&9. Pickup in Center City, and home in Northern Liberties.

Looking for help 3-5 days of the week (flexible) between 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tasks include supervising homework/educational activities... More

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$18–22/hr
Philadelphia, PA • 10 miles away

Part-time sitter for sweet toddler

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 09/28

6:30pm - 10:30pm

We are looking for a reliable sitter who we can continue to use for date nights.

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$20–24/hr
Philadelphia, PA • 10 miles away

Driving from school to home

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

3:30pm - 4:30pm (flexible)

We live in old city and our daughter, Tanya, goes to McCall. We want someone to pick Tanya up from school and drop her off at home.

I want help picking up my daughter from school and dropping off at home.

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$10–10/hr
Philadelphia, PA • 6 miles away

Part-time sitter for two super cool boys!

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 4:00am

We have two boys, aged 9 and 6!
The boys are very respectful, and chill.
We have a tiny baby chi-poodle. He doesn’t bite nor bark.

Honestly, I just need help picking my boys up from school, bringing them home and staying with them for a couple of hours until I get home from work. Their school... More

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$20–26/hr
Media, PA • 21 miles away

Part-time sitter for sweet, smart, and...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 6:00am (flexible)

We have 3 kiddos- a 5-year-old going on 6, 3-year-old going on 4, and 1 year old. We are looking for a consistent sitter Monday to Friday to play, nurture, and have fun with our kids!

We are looking for a consistent sitter Monday to Friday (10 to 4 or 11 to 4). Ideally, we would love a sitter... More

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$15–20/hr
Upper Darby, PA • 13 miles away

looking for date night sitter for two...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

fun family looking for a sitter to hang out with our kidos.(5girl &7boy)
the children are pretty self efficient. sitter would basically make sure they clean after themselves and heat/order lunch or dinner and put them to bed. if they would like to possibly do outdoor activities that would be... More

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$17–19/hr
Phila, PA • 11 miles away

Part-time sitters for pick up work

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Pick up sitting work in Center City Philadelphia area. Local family owned sitting service. Seeking sitters to pick up work mornings/afternoons/evenings/weekend days and nights. Looking for experienced sitters infants/toddlers/elementary school age. No cost to you to join our service. Competitive... 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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Part-time sitter for sweet toddler

Part-time sitter for sweet toddler

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Driving from school to home

Part-time sitter for two super cool boys!

Part-time sitter for two super cool boys!

Part-time sitter for sweet, smart, and...

Part-time sitter for sweet, smart, and...

looking for date night sitter for two...

looking for date night sitter for two...

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Part-time sitters for pick up work

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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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How much does it cost for babysitters to use Sittercity?

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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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