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.

$17–21/hr
Bath, PA • 20 miles away

Occasional Sitter for Date Nights and Errands

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

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$12–18/hr
Unity House, PA • 18 miles away

Part time babysitter for two children

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 7:00pm

2 children one child is home and other needs to be picked up from school. Hours differ Monday thru Thursday
Pick up and drop off to school. Nap time for my 2 year old and meals through out the day

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$10–15/hr
Moscow, PA • 24 miles away

Occasional sitter for a 1 year old baby girl

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

It is just me and my daughter. We live with my aunt. We live in a trailer in Moscow and we have dogs.
Take care of my child when I am at work. Feeding her lunch, play time, and snack time.
My daughter goes to daycare Monday-Friday. I would need someone for Saturdays due to the place being closed... More

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$19–20/hr
Unity House, PA • 18 miles away

Looking for a great babysitter.

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

I’m a busy mom with 3 kids,
Two teenager boys and a 3 year old girl.
Need help with my 3 year old.
I would like to have someone there around 5:30pm to pick up my daughter from daycare and bring her home. Some days a little meal for dinner
Monday-Friday 5:30pm-7:30pm
Saturday and Sunday 11am-7pm More

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$10–20/hr
Blairstown, NJ • 20 miles away

Part time care for 7 year old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

6:00am - 8:00am (flexible)

Looking for someone to car for a 7 year old boy before and after school

Prepare lunch and breakfast put child on bus and take off of bus do homework

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$18–27/hr
Bangor, PA • 14 miles away

Part-time sitter for 2 month old.

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

2:00pm - 7:00pm (flexible)

My husband and I are looking for a part time sitter for our newborn. I work mostly evenings and would need someone then.

Help out with child care. Provide assistance with intake and bathing needs. No house work needed.

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$17–21/hr
Bath, PA • 20 miles away

Weekday sitter for a 1year old

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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$18–22/hr
Analomink, PA • 5 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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$15–22/hr
Martins Creek, PA • 19 miles away

Part time sitter for one energetic pre...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 5:00pm (flexible)

Looking for a nanny for Wednesday and Friday 9 -5

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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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$10–25/hr
Pocono Summit, PA • 7 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 • 15 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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Occasional Sitter for Date Nights and Errands

Occasional Sitter for Date Nights and Errands

Part time babysitter for two children

Part time babysitter for two children

Occasional sitter for a 1 year old baby girl

Occasional sitter for a 1 year old baby girl

Looking for a great babysitter.

Looking for a great babysitter.

Part time care for 7 year old

Part time care for 7 year old

Part-time sitter for 2 month old.

Part-time sitter for 2 month old.

Weekday sitter for a 1year old

Weekday sitter for a 1year old

Part time sitter for one super energetic 2...

Part time sitter for one super energetic 2...

Part time sitter for one energetic pre...

Part time sitter for one energetic pre...

Saturday Mom helper

Saturday Mom helper

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 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 do babysitters find jobs?

What are things babysitters do with kids?

How can babysitters make extra money?

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