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.

$10–12/hr
Augusta, GA • 6 miles away

occasional sitting

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

she is not much to handle , potty trained , can feed herself,& she like stories

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$13–14/hr
North Augusta, SC • 8 miles away

Helpfor a single mom trying for her two...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

My son who is almost 2 years old will be to January 30th. He is the sweetest boy but very hyper but take him outside and play with him and he will be just fine.My 2 months old is the easy one. He drinks 4 oz every 3 hours and that's about it it's easy to put to sleep at all.
Watch them both for a... More

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$10–15/hr
Augusta, GA • 14 miles away

Babysitter for 1 boy on date nights and 2...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

5:00pm - 10:00pm (flexible)

Hello looking for a babysitter for my 1 year old son and occasionally my older 13 year old son if it would be over night. You must be able to get on Fort Eisenhower our home is on post.

Babysitting will take place in my home. Making meals/snacks for children. Light housework of living room and... More

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$10–11/hr
Hephzibah, GA • 12 miles away

Full time sitter for a two month old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 5:00pm

My name is Taniya Johnson, I have a two month old his name is Messiah.
I work 8 hours a day M-F. I will need someone to change him and feed him.

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$10–18/hr
Augusta, GA • 12 miles away

Weekend sitter for twin toddlers

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are a family with a set of twin girls who love a kind-spirited and fun caregiver. We choose healthy option foods in our home that are organic and clean. Our twins have a set routine, but we do allow for some flexibility. We do have a pet that is not aggressive and is caged.
Our goal is that our... More

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$15–18/hr
Aiken, SC • 15 miles away

Part time sitter for new born

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00pm - 11:00am (flexible)

me and my bf are looking for nanny to take care of our new born at night so I can rest for school and he can rest for work
feed the baby throughout the night, bathe the baby before bed , take care of of the baby if he starts crying in the middle of the night , and put baby to sleep

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$10–15/hr
Evans, GA • 17 miles away

2 Very active little girls

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

I have 2 daughters 8&9 years old. They have a routine set in place. Wewill need over night care.
Must have reliable transportation. The girls are members of the YMCA and participate in sports as well as swim all year.
I’m located off of evans to lock rd. My schedule is every other Monday& Tuesday... More

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$16–17/hr
Gracewood, GA • 9 miles away

Full time sitter for a toddler and a...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

11:00am - 10:00pm

Iam a mom of 4 boys and work a full time job 6 days a week and my 2 boys are very active
Watch the kids ,Feed them , Bathe them , entertain them , put them in bed

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$10–11/hr
Grovetown, GA • 19 miles away

babysitter needed

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

2:00pm - 9:00pm

I work 3pm to 8pm Friday - Tuesday, I need. To find a sitter that will pick him up and after work I’ll come get him

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$17–30/hr
Aiken, SC • 11 miles away

Occasional sitter for Date Nights/Parents...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Need sitter for date nights/parents night out. 2 kids that are well behaved
Bedtime routine, maybe prepare dinner, stay and make sure they stay in bed and are asleep

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$17–21/hr
Augusta, GA • 6 miles away

Nanny for 1 year old and 4 year old with...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hay I have a 1 year old and a 4 year old with autism I’m looking and I am I need of some help
I wolf love if the nanny have experience with special need children including a 2 year old

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$10–13/hr
Grovetown, GA • 19 miles away

One day a week sitter

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 8:00am

We are a busy family of 5, one girl age 7, girl age 5months( currently on oxygen) and boy age 2. Just needing help one day a week. (Floating day)
We are in need of someone to care for our 5 month old most of the day, willing to pick our boy up from daycare about 8 minutes from our home and be... More

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$15–27/hr
Graniteville, SC • 11 miles away

The Jones Family! One infant/toddler boy....

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

6:00am - 4:00pm (flexible)

Hi,
We’re the Jones’. We moved to Graniteville 3 months ago and are new to the area.

-Daily learning activities to accommodate a 1 year old.
- Possibly introduce to a schedule

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$20/hr
Augusta, GA • 15 miles away

Saturday help for 5&6 yo $20/hr 1-8:30 pm

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 8:00am (flexible)

Hello, we are looking for Saturday help with our 5 yo girl and 6 yo boy. 1 pm-8:30 pm $20/hr . Sitter needs to have a safe car and driving record and no criminal history. She/he must also be comfortable with pool safety (we have a backyard pool) and pets. We look forward to hearing from you!

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