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.

$15–23/hr
Eads, TN • 20 miles away

Sitter for date nights

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are a family of 3! My husband is Argentine and so we are a bilingual family. We are looking for someone who can take care of Valentina for date nights or appointments
Play with Valentina, possibly do nap or bedtime. she loves to be outside and to go on walks
We live near collierville in Eads

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$10–11/hr
Memphis, TN • 22 miles away

Babysitter For My Two Young Boys

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I have two little boys. They are 9 and 10. My kids have respect and well mannered.
I just need a babysitter Saturday and Sundays. I have no family to help me with my boys.

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$13–15/hr
Memphis, TN • 16 miles away

Weekend Babysitting, and babysitting while...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 10:00am (flexible)

I am looking for a childcare provider that is able to watch my 4yr old daughter on Weekends from 6:30am-4pm. as well as Mondays and Wednesdays from 5pm-9pm.

My weekend days off rotate every month and some months I won't need weekend care at all.

The Monday and Wednesday schedule would only be... More

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$17–21/hr
Cordova, TN • 18 miles away

Babysitter that’s trust worthy

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

2:30pm - 10:30pm (flexible)

Hey I’m currently looking for an babysitter that can help out while I work and go back to school
Need the sitter to help with homework and bedtime,meal. And that’s pretty much it

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$17–21/hr
Cordova, TN • 18 miles away

Part-time sitter for two energetic toddlers

4 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Hello, I’m Alexus Wortheam. I’m a mother of 3 and my niece Honesti stays with me as well. She’s 11 years old in the 6th grade. My oldest, Amour, is 6 and she will be 7 at the end of the year. My two smaller babies are 2 and 1. Their names are Amani and Amir. They are very great and adventurous... More

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$17–21/hr
Memphis, TN • 22 miles away

Babysitting or nanny

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Babysitting or nanny I need a babysitter or nanny to watch my baby from 540 to 6 my schedule will change I let you know it changes and prepare meals

I need a babysitter or nanny who watching from 530 to 6 who cook and clean for me I need somebody to prepare meals for me and my baby... More

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$13–17/hr
Memphis, TN • 24 miles away

Part-Time Sitter for my 3 month old baby girl

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

She isn’t a lot to handle but I'm currently looking for a job and have nobody to watch her if I do start back working. More than likely you wouldn’t have to watch her for to long because I’m going to try and find a job that best accommodates her dads schedule.

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$17–21/hr
Memphis, TN • 18 miles away

Transportation for 3 children

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Hello I'm a single mom of 3 looking for someone to help out with transportation for my babies

Need sitter to pick kids up from daycare and transport them home or to my work place M-F

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$17–21/hr
Cordova, TN • 18 miles away

Part time sitter for one energetic toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hello! I'm Victoria. I have a 2 year old son who is full of energy. I'm a nurse so I work long hours. I'm currently looking for a sitter to fill in the gaps when his daycare is closed.
Help with bedtime routine except bathing.
Prepare light meals, I usually meal prep so it will mainly be warming... More

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$17–21/hr
Memphis, TN • 16 miles away

Twin girls

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

They are twin girls1 years old

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$20–25/hr
Arlington, TN • 10 miles away

Part Time Sitter for a few days a week

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

2:30pm - 5:30pm (flexible)

Part-Time Sitter to pick up children from school and take to after school activities a few days a week

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$20–25/hr
Memphis, TN • 22 miles away

Occasional sitter for two great girls

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I have two daughters, 8 and 6 years old. They bothare fun loving, polite, and have good manners.
Sitter needs to watch kids and sometimes make sure they are in bed depending on the time.

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$15–20/hr
Arlington, TN • 10 miles away

Weekend Sitter needed

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 2:00pm (flexible)

Hi. We are looking for a weekend Nanny. Hours 8am-2pm. Someone with experience with a new born. we have a 7 weeks old and a 3 year old.
Taking care of the newborn who is 7 weeks old. and sometimes help with the 3 year old.

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$15–17/hr
Memphis, TN • 20 miles away

Virtual Job

Part-time sitter for toddler and infant

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

9:30am - 2:30pm (flexible)

I have a four-year-old daughter and a four-month-old boy. They are both entertaining kids who love attention and engagement.
I am looking for someone who can engage with skylar in a fun and positive but firm way as she learns how to read, write, and just be a good human. She responds well to... More

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