$17–21/hr
Bath, PA • 19 miles away

Weekday sitter for a 1year old

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

Weekly

8:00am - 5:00pm (flexible)

Hello, looking for a full-time babysitter for a 1year old boy, 3 to 5 days a week, 8 hours a day.

May need light housekeeping during baby’s nap times. We have an ideal schedule for the baby we’d like to follow as much as possible.

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$10–15/hr
Lehigh Valley, PA • 23 miles away

Part-time sitter for one toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 2:00pm

My name is Gisselle and i have a 1year boy his name is Jadiel happy baby
Change diaper when ever needed to feed baby food or milk every 2 3 hrs
My son is a good baby barely cry's as long as he gets fed every 2 3 hrs get his diper change he stays calm he loves to watch cartoons he likes watching tv... More

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$10–13/hr
Whitehall, PA • 20 miles away

Night shift babysitter I work 11:00 p.m....

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Help with child care overnight I'm a registered nurse my shift is 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
Child safety while I'm working at night 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. shift children should be asleep
Night shift supervision

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$17–21/hr
Catasauqua, PA • 21 miles away

Part-Time Sitter 2-3 hours a day weekly...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

3:00pm - 5:00pm

We are a family of 3. We have an amazing 7 year old daughter, who is full of energy and bright ideas. We also have a doberman puppy, we are first time dog parents. We are a hardworking couple, responsible and respectful.
We need a sitter to pick up our daughter from School on Mon, Tues, Thurs, and... More

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$15–20/hr
Northampton, PA • 18 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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$10–25/hr
Pocono Summit, PA • 23 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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$10–15/hr
Orefield, PA • 19 miles away

Part-time sitter for an extremely...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Hello, we are the Fritz family (dad-32, mom-33 and son-4mo.). we are looking for a babysitter for my little guy three days a week (Wed, Thurs, Fri), so I (mom) can go back to work. no pets, non-smokers, night shift(dad), dayshift (mom).
We would need a sitter to hang out at the house and watch our... More

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$20–21/hr
Orefield, PA • 19 miles away

Part-Time Sitter for 1 Boy and 1 Girl

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I’m a homeschool mom of two Chloé 7 and Johnny 4. Chloé is a girly girl who loves LOL, Crybabies, and Cry Babies. Johnny loves his cars, jumping in his trampoline and climbing the jungle gym very active but playful and funny.

Looking for someone to play with the kids while I’m at work. My grams... 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

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Weekday sitter for a 1year old

Weekday sitter for a 1year old

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Night shift babysitter I work 11:00 p.m....

Part-Time Sitter 2-3 hours a day weekly...

Part-Time Sitter 2-3 hours a day weekly...

Weekends from time to time sitter

Weekends from time to time sitter

part time sitter for 1 energetic 4 year old

part time sitter for 1 energetic 4 year old

Part-time sitter for an extremely...

Part-time sitter for an extremely...

Part-Time Sitter for 1 Boy and 1 Girl

Part-Time Sitter for 1 Boy and 1 Girl

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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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What career opportunities do I have as a babysitter?

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How do babysitters find jobs?

What are things babysitters do with kids?

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