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.

$13–20/hr
Wilkes Barre, PA • 18 miles away

Sitter for energetic, eight-year-old boy

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 6:00am

Single dad and 8 year old son I work a lot of hours and need afterschool supervision for my son. Also transportation to activities.
Take care of my son while I am at work and transportation to activities
None

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$14–20/hr
Scranton, PA • 18 miles away

Part time care for two baby girls

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 4:00am (flexible)

Dad works full time while I’m a stay at home mom, but would like to become a work from home mom. We have two girls- 3 months and 18 months.

Looking for someone to care for the babies for a few hours twice a week. We have a play area in our living room and live 2 blocks from a nice park. I’ll be... More

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$15–19/hr
Wilkes Barre, PA • 17 miles away

Part time sitter for 1 year old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 2:00am (flexible)

I am a single 21 year old. Who recently separated and needs help to take my 1 year old toddler to daycare because I do not have a reliable transportation source.

I need someone to come at 5:30 am before I go to work to stay with my toddler. At 6am drop him off at daycare. From Wednesday to... More

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$18–22/hr
Analomink, PA • 19 miles away

Part time sitter for one super energetic 2...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Family of 4 looking for a great personality for some daily assistance with our 2 year old.
Watch over our 2 year old and assist with keeping her busy. She's a fast one!
Open schedule as of right now. Stay at home mom needs a break to handle other things in the home right now. First day care didn't... More

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$18–30/hr
Tobyhanna, PA • 10 miles away

Saturday Mom helper

4 children

Babysitting

Weekly

8:30am - 4:30pm

We are a family with 4 young children looking for regular care on Saturdays to help Mom who will be home while Dad works. Mostly need assistance with activities with the older children while Mom tends to the youngest baby.

Preschool age activities, snack and lunch prep, occasional dog help if... More

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$22–30/hr
Clarks Summit, PA • 24 miles away

Sitter for young special needs adult.

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I am a single parent to my 21 year old autistic son,Ronnie. He is mostly non-verbal, but he is usually easy going and sweet-natured.
I would need someone who can watch Ronnie at varying times. There may be days where he has a 2 hour delay, but I have work. That would involve being at my home... More

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$10–25/hr
Pocono Summit, PA • 8 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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$17–21/hr
Canadensis, PA • 18 miles away

Get son on bus

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

6:30am - 7:30am (flexible)

Looking for someone to get my son on the bus in the mornings. You don’t need to do much just make sure he doesn’t get sidetracked
Looking for someone to get my son on the bus in the mornings. You don’t need to do much just make sure he doesn’t get sidetracked

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$13–15/hr
Wilkes Barre, PA • 18 miles away

Part time sitter 1 infant

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi I’m looking for a sitter I have 1 infant in a dog that will be in the cage the entire time
Light cleaning and just caring for baby able to go outand run errands if possible
Need a sitter Monday - Thursday

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part time sitter for 1 energetic 4 year old

part time sitter for 1 energetic 4 year old

Get son on bus

Get son on bus

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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?

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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