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.

$15–21/hr
Rossville, GA • 12 miles away

Full time sitter, to part time depending...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

3:00pm - 5:00pm (flexible)

It is just my mom, Ronny he is my cat, Allthenia/Ally and then me ally’s mom. We are very welcome to new people, and would adore someone who is just as good at putting smiles on peoples faces as we do.

I need a sitter that will watch my 4 months old baby while get ready to go to work and my mom... More

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$15–21/hr
Rossville, GA • 12 miles away

Full time sitter, to part time depending...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

3:00pm - 5:00pm (flexible)

I need a sitter that will watch my 4 months old baby while get ready to go to work and my mom... More

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$15–21/hr
Rossville, GA • 12 miles away

Full time sitter, to part time depending...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

3:00pm - 5:00pm (flexible)

I need a sitter that will watch my 4 months old baby while get ready to go to work and my mom... More

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$15–21/hr
Rossville, GA • 12 miles away

Full time sitter, to part time depending...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

3:00pm - 5:00pm (flexible)

I need a sitter that will watch my 4 months old baby while get ready to go to work and my mom... More

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$15–21/hr
Rossville, GA • 12 miles away

Full time sitter, to part time depending...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

3:00pm - 5:00pm (flexible)

I need a sitter that will watch my 4 months old baby while get ready to go to work and my mom... More

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$15–21/hr
Rossville, GA • 12 miles away

Full time sitter, to part time depending...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

3:00pm - 5:00pm (flexible)

I need a sitter that will watch my 4 months old baby while get ready to go to work and my mom... More

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$15–21/hr
Rossville, GA • 12 miles away

Full time sitter, to part time depending...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

3:00pm - 5:00pm (flexible)

I need a sitter that will watch my 4 months old baby while get ready to go to work and my mom... More

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$10–15/hr
Ooltewah, TN • 12 miles away

Part time sitter for one 4 month old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 6:00am (flexible)

Looking for a sitter to come to my home for a few hours later next year (2025). Must not be allergic to cats. Will not be in charge of taking care of them and can be put up when you are here if they are an issue.

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$11–13/hr
Chattanooga, TN • 7 miles away

Full-time sitter for one newborn

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 6:00pm

I am a new mom to one newborn baby girl (born September of this year) and I am hoping to go to work soon. I would love for us to find a nanny Mon-Fri, that can support my work schedule for the time being.
I will need a sitter who can work with my newborn as she starts to learn her independence. 20... More

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$11–12/hr
Rossville, GA • 12 miles away

Part time sitter for an infant baby girl...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

5:00am - 1:00pm (flexible)

Hello I am a first time mommy of a beautiful baby girl named Rylan. She is a loving and sweet baby girl. She’s very easy unless she’s hungry or tired or needs her diaper changed. She is our whole world and we love her so so much. As parents we are easy going and laid back as long as she’s okay and... More

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$12–15/hr
Charleston, TN • 25 miles away

Full Time Baby Sitter

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 8:00am

Just found out that my mother has had a stroke and will not be able to provide childcare. We will only need assistance during work hours.

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$15/hr
Hixson, TN • 4 miles away

Full time sitter for a 11 month old baby boy

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

6:30am - 4:30pm

Hey my name Martavia Campbell boyfriend name is Johnathan Crawford. We have 2 kids a 10 year old daughter and a 10 month old son. We just moved to Tennessee about a year ago we both work mornings that’s why we need a sitter.
Just look after our 10 month old.Feed him change him play with him... More

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$15–20/hr
Hixson, TN • 4 miles away

Part Time Sitter Needed!

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

10:00am - 2:00pm

I’m looking for a reliable and caring sitter for my 3 kids (ages 6, 9, and 10) in Hixson, TN.

DETAILS:

• Approximately 10 days a month, 4-6 hours per day.
• Hours will fall between 8 AM - 2 PM (exact timing to be discussed).
Breakfast and lunch are prepped—the kids can serve themselves.
• Snacks... More

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$17–21/hr
Chattanooga, TN • 9 miles away

Part time for 7 month old baby.

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Dad in Masters program. Mom OBGYN Nurse works nights. 7month old baby girl
8 hours a week to help while mom sleeping and dad at school. Hours and days may vary
At the home

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What are things babysitters do with kids?

How can babysitters make extra money?

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