$10–50/hr
Knoxville, TN • 10 miles away

Part-time sitter for one boy

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

We have a one year old boy. I just retired from the Air Force and I’m the process of opening up my own business. My wife works remotely from home but her job is fast paced and stressful. We are considering a sitter, so just seeing what our options are.

Watch our son while we are at work, my wife... More

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$15–19/hr
Knoxville, TN • 14 miles away

Every other week sitter for 4 year old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:30am - 4:30pm (flexible)

I am going back to work mid December, so I’m looking for a babysitter for my almost 4 year old! I’ll only need a babysitter every other week. I’ll need someone Mon-Fri on those weeks.

•Prepare easy meals and snacks
•Do light laundry as my son isn’t fully potty trained and still has some... More

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

Part time sitter for 3 girls 7-10

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

3:00pm - 10:00pm (flexible)

Josie 7 harmonie 10 and symphony is 8. Josie is super talkative and the other 2 pretty easy going.
Light meals and laundry and light house keeping. Activities with kids and games and help with homework.
Need weekends and sometimes nights 7-10

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$20–24/hr
Knoxville, TN • 14 miles away

Part time sitter for brother sister duo!

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Preschool sister and elementary brother needing after school pickup and care

M-F 1p-5p

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$19–30/hr
Knoxville, TN • 7 miles away

Part-time sitter for two girls ages three...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

3:30pm - 5:30pm (flexible)

My husband is a mechanic I am a waitress we have just a small gap of time that we need a sitter for
Just come and be at our house for 2 hours while one leaves for work and the other gets home from work
We live in halls and need a few days a week possibly more if available

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$19–21/hr
Knoxville, TN • 5 miles away

Occasional sitter for our two very active...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We have two boys! Our oldest is 5 and has Down syndrome and our youngest is 3, they are very very active and take a lot of patience! They are super fun and love playing outside!
Be with them, give them lots of patience and playtime. I sometimes just need a little extra help so I can get my house... More

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$12–15/hr
Clinton, TN • 15 miles away

Part time sitter for 2 year old boy

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We have a 2 year old named Barrett. My husband works till 5 but I have to leave the house on Mondays by 5pm. We are looking for someone who can stay with Barrett until my husband gets home from work. It would be for 45 minutes to an hour. You can contact me at

We need someone to entertain... More

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$10–15/hr
Knoxville, TN • 3 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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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 for one boy

Part-time sitter for one boy

Every other week sitter for 4 year old

Every other week sitter for 4 year old

Part time sitter for 3 girls 7-10

Part time sitter for 3 girls 7-10

Part time sitter for brother sister duo!

Part time sitter for brother sister duo!

Part-time sitter for two girls ages three...

Part-time sitter for two girls ages three...

Occasional sitter for our two very active...

Occasional sitter for our two very active...

Part time sitter for 2 year old boy

Part time sitter for 2 year old boy

Night Watch

Night Watch

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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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