$10–23/hr
New Kensington, PA • 24 miles away

Mother's helper for toddler and primarily...

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 - 2:00am

Work from home mom of 2 needing mothers helper to assist on days I have scheduled meetings. I have a 2.5 yr old and an infant. However, my toddler and baby go to daycare some days.

Primarily a mothers helper. I would be home, so mostly just hanging out with the kids and playing for a bit or... More

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$19–22/hr
Pittsburgh, PA • 17 miles away

1 Day a Week sitter for Easy Going Toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

My wife, myself, and our son Jack live in Moon Township and love the community here. We just need someone one day a week to watch Jack while we work (we work outside of the house). Jack still naps usually twice a day -- from 915ish to 10 and from 12ish to 130ish. He's easy to put down for naps and... More

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$19–23/hr
Pittsburgh, PA • 6 miles away

Flexible nanny/sitter for infant

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Hello! My husband and I are healthcare workers looking for a flexible sitter/nanny able to fill in the gaps of daycare. We have one Boy who will be 5 months old when we need care.
Driving to and from daycare in the morning, open to discussing other possibilities for employment
Mount Lebanon
Early... More

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$15–22/hr
Glenshaw, PA • 16 miles away

Fun Mothers Helper for Young Family in...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

2:30pm - 7:30pm (flexible)

I am looking for a fun and caring person help me with afternoon playtime, dinnertime and bathtime.
I will be home and hope to find someone to help me with my girls in the afternoons.
The schedule is 3 afternoons a week, Monday, Wednesday and Friday. I am flexible on days.

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$10–20/hr
Monroeville, PA • 15 miles away

Looking for a hands on, gentle, and...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

My husband and I have been married since 2022 and both work fully remote in the financial industry. Our family includes 4 cats, a Golden Shepherd, and our newest addition was our daughter who was born in June 2024.

We are looking for a sitter that will follow gentle Montessori parenting. You will... More

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$15–20/hr
Pittsburgh, PA • 15 miles away

Afterschool sitter for a toddler & 2nd grader

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 3:00am

Our two girls (ages 2 & 7) are kind, energetic, silly, and sociable. We have 2 loud but lovable rescue dogs. We are an inclusive family that values empathy, respect, and compassion for others.

We are looking for afterschool care for both girls. I work from home but my job prevents me caring for... More

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$20/hr
Coraopolis, PA • 18 miles away

Baby sitter for a toddler.

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 4:00pm

We are a family of three including a 15 month old toddler. Actively looking for a nanny to keep my son engaged.
We are looking for someone who can help with meal prep in addition to babysitting my son.

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$15–20/hr
Bridgeville, PA • 7 miles away

Part time sitter for a kindergartner

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Looking for a part time sitter to have fun with a energy packed kindergartner for 2-3 hours a day , 2 days a week.

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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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Mother's helper for toddler and primarily...

Mother's helper for toddler and primarily...

1 Day a Week sitter for Easy Going Toddler

1 Day a Week sitter for Easy Going Toddler

Flexible nanny/sitter for infant

Flexible nanny/sitter for infant

Fun Mothers Helper for Young Family in...

Fun Mothers Helper for Young Family in...

Looking for a hands on, gentle, and...

Looking for a hands on, gentle, and...

Afterschool sitter for a toddler & 2nd grader

Afterschool sitter for a toddler & 2nd grader

Baby sitter for a toddler.

Baby sitter for a toddler.

Part time sitter for a kindergartner

Part time sitter for a kindergartner

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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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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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