$17–21/hr
Allentown, PA • 24 miles away

Once a week, 3 and 8 yr old, 5 hours

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 - 5:00am (flexible)

Son 3,Daughter 8. Picky eaters but only need snaks during babysitting.
Keep an eye on children, they mostly play by themselves.occassionally play a game or read a book.

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$17–18/hr
Allentown, PA • 24 miles away

Morning care for 2 school-age kids

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

6:00am - 9:00am

Hello. I’m seeking Monday-Wednesday morning school prep for my 12 and 8 yr old. They’re very independent, but need help waking up and staying on task in order to get to the bus pick up on time. We have a dog and 2 cats, so must be comfortable with pets.

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$15–21/hr
Hamburg, PA • 21 miles away

Occasional sitter for 3 children

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Big family with lots of pets
2 dogs
4 cats
6 chickens
1 Rooster
We love crafts and outdoor activities
Seeking a sitter for date nights and mid day appointments usual time frames from 6:00- 9 pm or 12-3
We live in Hamburg

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$18–22/hr
Fogelsville, PA • 21 miles away

Part-time sitter for three little ones

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Hello I have 2 babies a 2 yr old and a 1 yr oldI have a 7yr old who autisticbut he’s high functioning very self sufficient I have split custody with my two older kids who are 10 years old and 13 years old. They are also self-sufficient and help with babies and I have a miniature poodle and she is... More

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$10–12/hr
Aquashicola, PA • 6 miles away

Sitter for 10 year old grandson

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Grandson is 10 yrs old I have 3 cats we live in Andreas but closer to lehighton
Make small meals , play games w grandson watch movies play outside make sure cats r taking care of
I am 2 mile after normal square in Mahoning schedule is not set yet but it would be from 3:00 pm until 10:00 at least 1... More

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$10–15/hr
Frackville, PA • 19 miles away

Nanny for 3 kids (14m, 4, 7)

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 12:00pm

Hello my name is Christine. I am a full time CDL driver and need someone to watch my children when i am at work. I am new to the frackville area so i am working on getting the kids into daycare but as of now i will need someone to watch them from 11am to 11 pm. Please reach out if you have any... More

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$10–18/hr
Nescopeck, PA • 23 miles away

Oliver 4 year old- energetic and sweet

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 06/23

5:30am - 6:30am (flexible)

Son, Oliver, will be staying for a few weeks with me. This will be for a 2 week period- Need sitter for days I work for these weeks (4 days a week)

Provide- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Chaperone playtime and behavior
Provide educational value during experience

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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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Once a week, 3 and 8 yr old, 5 hours

Once a week, 3 and 8 yr old, 5 hours

Morning care for 2 school-age kids

Morning care for 2 school-age kids

Occasional sitter for 3 children

Occasional sitter for 3 children

Part-time sitter for three little ones

Part-time sitter for three little ones

Sitter for 10 year old grandson

Sitter for 10 year old grandson

Nanny for 3 kids (14m, 4, 7)

Nanny for 3 kids (14m, 4, 7)

Oliver 4 year old- energetic and sweet

Oliver 4 year old- energetic and sweet

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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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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?

How can babysitters make extra money?

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