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.

$16–20/hr
Clarksville, TN • 4 miles away

Two very self sufficient kids!!!

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 11/05

7:00am - 5:00pm

Hello! We are the Gentile family. Riley (dad), Aubrie (mom), Miles (son), Emilia (daughter). We are both Active duty in the Army so are looking for a little help on some days we both work.

Feed the kiddos and make them feel comfortable and safe until we get home!

We are located in the 3rd floor... More

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$16–20/hr
Clarksville, TN • Less than a mile

Consistent Part-Time Sitter

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 11/11

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

Hi Everyone! My name is Ray'e. We are looking for a consistent part-time sitter for a couple of hours on weekends or weekdays

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$12–15/hr
Clarksville, TN • Less than a mile

Part-time sitter for a toddler!

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 5:00am

Hi, I’m Makyla! My fiance and I are looking for a sitter for our 2 year old! She’s very smart and has a big personality! I have been a stay at home mom all of her life, but am now looking for someone to care for her a couple of day out of the week while I work outside the home. We are a structured... More

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$11–12/hr
Clarksville, TN • 4 miles away

Sitter for a wonderful toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

6:30am - 6:30pm

Hello, I’m looking for a sitter to care for my 1 year old 4 days out the week. It would be Thursday-Sunday weekly, I will provide snacks and lunch and entertainment for my child, also I will pick up and drop off.

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$12–15/hr
Clarksville, TN • Less than a mile

Part-time sitter for a toddler!

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 6:00am

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$13–17/hr
Clarksville, TN • 11 miles away

As Needed/bilingual sitter for two boy...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Family of 4, plus a lovable chihuahua.
Recently moved to Clarksville.
To play with the kiddos, keep them entertained, snacks to be given. Get them ready for bedtime and monitor them while sleeping!
When needed for date night or special occasions. Always during evening and on.

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$10–15/hr
Clarksville, TN • 4 miles away

Full-time sitter for the cutest 6month old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

6:00am - 4:00pm

My husband & I are both law enforcement. We have a 6month old. He is a super sweet little guy.
We need someone to Play with him, feed him, and put him to sleep. He like watching dancing fruits,and bouncing in his bouncer.
The schedule will vary. Due to use working in law enforcement, the days we... More

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$10–20/hr
Clarksville, TN • 4 miles away

Occasional sitter for one toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

A family of three our son is one years old we are just trying to get more parent time due to the fact, we have no family out here
All that will need to be done is to put him to sleep which will be from anywhere between 7-8 when he gets tired or he’ll fight the sleep off. Should sleep through the... More

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$12–17/hr
Clarksville, TN • Less than a mile

PART-TIME BABYSITTING

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hello,
My name is Alexis Jones. I have two boys. Their names are Shilo and Ezra. They are both 1 and 2 years old. I am in need of a babysitter. No more than 8 hours. The most hours would be 5. It will be needed for errands and other responsiblities needed for the household. I just need you to watch... More

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$14–18/hr
Adams, TN • 17 miles away

Occasional sitter needed for 2 year old...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Daughter lives with us with her 2 year old that we occasionally need help watching during the day when she has appointments
Watch child while we are gone, basic childcare needs, diapers, snacks, playtime, naps
We are in the sango area of Clarksville

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$14–18/hr
Fort Campbell, KY • 7 miles away

Nanny needed

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Looking for a nanny that is very passionate about taking good care of toddlers. Only will be needed afterschool from 3:30 pm to 7:00pm

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$14–20/hr
Fort Campbell, KY • 7 miles away

Part-time sitter for two young kids, 9 and...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 1:00am

Hi this is Berlin and Bryan, Jason’s and Ayden’s parents. We are services members working full time with a tight schedule.
I need the babysitter to wake the kids up at 07:00am and get them ready, they are going to dress themselves and their clothes are going to be ready on their bed, doing their... More

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$10–15/hr
Clarksville, TN • 11 miles away

Full time sitter for 10 month old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 4:00pm (flexible)

I live with my 10 month old, my husband, mother in law and my sister in law. I work from home and we have a small dog

Since I work from home I need someone to watch over my baby while I’m on meetings and work. This would involved playing with my baby, feeding him breakfast and lunch, meal prep if... More

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$14–18/hr
Clarksville, TN • Less than a mile

Need nanny

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 4:00pm (flexible)

My husband is in the military and I work from home. Getting a few for options
Looking to see what is out and the area. Military family work from home wife.

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What are things babysitters do with kids?

How can babysitters make extra money?

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