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Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

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$12–16/hr
Bean Station, TN • 18 miles away

Part-time sitter for one 4 year old boy

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hey my name is Ricardo Cid. I run my own business and need help with my son on certain days.

I’m not extremely picky just want the basics. Simone who can watch my son and make sure he is safe and not doing things he is not suppose to. Would like for someone to join him while he plays with his... More

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$18–20/hr
Arthur, TN • 21 miles away

Occasional sitter for our son, age 5.

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are a family of 3 but household of 5. Three adults and two kids. Me and my husband need someone to help with the youngest. When he has no school, sick or needs picked up from school. me and dad work out of town at the same place. Grandma works out of town as well doesn’t get in till late. The 15... More

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$10–15/hr
Knoxville, TN • 25 miles away

Night Watch

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

3:30pm - 11:30pm

Its me and my 8 year old Elaina. We moved to Knoxville recently and I just got promoted and need some help
Help Elaina with homework, dinner, brush her teeth, shower, and put her to bed
I just got promoted and need help while I work at night

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$14–18/hr
Knoxville, TN • 24 miles away

Part-time sitter during the week for 15...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Grandparents have custody of grandson..Grandpa needs a little break on week days...
Interact with 15 month old, naps, playtime we also have a very friendly cat..
We are in the fountain City Halls area and would prefer someone pretty close

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$17–22/hr
Knoxville, TN • 21 miles away

Occasional sitter for toddler and school age.

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

New to Knoxville, originally from the southwest. We are about making the best out of life.
Occasional date nights, perhaps an overnight here or there. Helping with dinner, bedtimes will be big.
We have two dogs, they are older and very sweet.

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$19–23/hr
Sevierville, TN • 19 miles away

Single mothet looking for great sitter

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 11:00pm (flexible)

Im a single mother looking for someone with lots of love to care for two kids.
Pick up children from childcare some days, cook meals, change pullups. MY 11yr old is ver Independent but not independent enough to watch her 3 yrs old sister or be home alone at night.
I work 9 hr shifts, I have day... More

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$10–11/hr
Mooresburg, TN • 24 miles away

Thanks for the help

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I have a 1 year old with me and my bf working full time it’s hard to find someone to babysit

He’s good on everything but he is 2 so he still working on potty training

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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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