$10–23/hr
Knoxville, TN • 25 miles away

Part time sitter for my 1 year old son

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

Weekly

12:00am - Overnight (flexible)

My son name is Thailan. He’s very outgoing. I just need a sitter whenever im picking a few shifts up for work. Light duty just feed and put him to bed

I will need u to feed my son. I’ll have food out or I’ll give meal routine. He will be bathed so just need to feed and put him to bed.

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$17–28/hr
Knoxville, TN • 13 miles away

Occasional sitter for baby.

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We have one son and two dogs that have their own separate area downstairs.
Take care of our son including diaper change and feeding bottle. Changing clothes as needed.

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

Part-time.sitter for.a newborn.

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 6:00pm

My name is Melissa and I live with my husband Josh and 2 sons Matthew and Nick.
I need a sitter who has at least 2 years of infant experience. They should be reliable and punctual.

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$16–20/hr
Loudon, TN • 7 miles away

2 days a week in the afternoon sitter for...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

2:00pm - 5:00pm (flexible)

We are a family of 3 with 2 dogs, a bird, and a cat (all super friendly)

I need someone to keep my daughter occupied in the afternoon while I take calls, clean up, etc. I will be in the home, so I’m available for anything. I just need assistance watching her so I can get some things done... More

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$19–25/hr
Lenoir City, TN • Less than a mile

Toddler and newborn fun!

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We have a newborn who was born on November 4th and a toddler who will be turning two in January.

We need someone to spend a few hours during the week with our toddler while I spend time with my newborn. I also need to clean and cook so keeping my toddler busy would be helpful.

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$10–50/hr
Knoxville, TN • 14 miles away

Part-time sitter for one boy

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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$10–19/hr
Tallassee, TN • 20 miles away

Steady Sitter needed for infant boy

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:30am - 3:30am

I am a work at home granddad looking for a sitter to come in a couple days a week to watch my grandson as I work. And occasionally on a Saturday for me to go on a social event.
Just need someone that is chill that my grandson will adapt to easily. A peaceful easy personality would probably fit our... More

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$15–19/hr
Knoxville, TN • 7 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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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 my 1 year old son

Part time sitter for my 1 year old son

Occasional sitter for baby.

Occasional sitter for baby.

Part-time.sitter for.a newborn.

Part-time.sitter for.a newborn.

2 days a week in the afternoon sitter for...

2 days a week in the afternoon sitter for...

Toddler and newborn fun!

Toddler and newborn fun!

Part-time sitter for one boy

Part-time sitter for one boy

Steady Sitter needed for infant boy

Steady Sitter needed for infant boy

Every other week sitter for 4 year old

Every other week sitter for 4 year old

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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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What career opportunities do I have as a babysitter?

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How do babysitters find jobs?

What are things babysitters do with kids?

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