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

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

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.

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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$18–22/hr
Knoxville, TN • 25 miles away

Part-time sitter for one sweet baby girl.

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We are a family of three just figuring out life. My husband and I are dedicated to our daughter and making sure she has what she needs to succeed in life. We do want her on a somewhat consistent routine.
Sitter will be responsible for feeding, changing and putting her down for a nap. No household... More

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$10–15/hr
Pigeon Forge, TN • 23 miles away

Part time sitter for 3 wild gals

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

9:30am - 4:30pm

All girl family.We love art boxing music and dancing. We moved here two years ago. I work weekends and some evenings just need someone on a regular basis. Maybe some evenings some weeks occasionally
Light cleaning sweeping wiping counters off and maybe folding a little laundry

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$10–18/hr
Jefferson City, TN • Less than a mile

Sitter for an energetic toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:30am - 5:30pm (flexible)

We are a small family looking for a sitter to care for our little one while we work.
Feed our son his lunch/snacks, and put him to nap. Also I would like someone who would play with him during the day.
Our location is great for afternoon walks!

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$16–22/hr
Jefferson City, TN • Less than a mile

Date night sitter after bed time!

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

4 year old boy and 1.5 year old girl, entertaining and love bugs, they will keep you on your toes if they’re awake! We are planning date nights but the kids are on a strict schedule and are asleep at a specific time every night, we will do bed time and just need you to be there
looking for someone... More

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How much does it cost for babysitters to use Sittercity?

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

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

Occasional sitter for toddler and school age.

Occasional sitter for toddler and school age.

Single mothet looking for great sitter

Single mothet looking for great sitter

Thanks for the help

Thanks for the help

Part-time sitter for one sweet baby girl.

Part-time sitter for one sweet baby girl.

Part time sitter for 3 wild gals

Part time sitter for 3 wild gals

Sitter for an energetic toddler

Sitter for an energetic toddler

Date night sitter after bed time!

Date night sitter after bed time!

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Babysitting FAQ

How much does it cost for babysitters to use Sittercity?

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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How much does it cost for babysitters to use Sittercity?

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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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