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.

$18–35/hr
Berryville, VA • 22 miles away

Occasional sitter for toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We have a 3-year old daughter Dalton and live in Berryville. We both work full time (Devon works in Winchester and I work near Tysons) and Dalton attends daycare in Sterling.
We are looking for a sitter who can babysit for date nights and help when I have to go out of town with dropping off and... More

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$15–20/hr
Winchester, VA • 13 miles away

Part-time sitter for two energetic kids.

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 9:00am (flexible)

Hello,

I am a mom of two kids (boy 8 and girl 5), looking for a sitter for before and after school care.

I am looking for a sitter for before/after school care. My kids attend RedBud Run Elementary.
1. I leave for work at 7:00 am, school bus drop off is at 8:30 am. Pick up at 3:45 pm and stay... More

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$10–20/hr
Martinsburg, WV • 24 miles away

Weekly sitter/nanny for one high energy...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We are a family of three. Our son is smart, and funny. He'll definitely keep your days intresting. We also have a dog, King, and a cat, West
Duties would include- standard child care (changing diapers, snack, dinner). The dog would need to be walked (only once a night). General tidying (nothing... More

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$19–23/hr
Martinsburg, WV • 24 miles away

Babysitter

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 6:00pm (flexible)

Hi! I’m a single mom and I need someone to help me to before and after school. I have a full time job. He is almost 6 years old.

I need a person to drop my son in the school bus and pick him up and wait for me at home until I come back from work.

Martinsburg WV 7:30 am (drop him at the school... More

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$10–17/hr
Martinsburg, WV • 24 miles away

Part time sitter for my 1 year old son

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Hello my name is kareem I am looking for a sitter for days I have to work day shift

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$19–23/hr
Martinsburg, WV • 24 miles away

Stay at home wife looking for help

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:30am - 1:30pm

Just looking into this as my wife needs help while she is pregnant……….
Wife will be home but just needs help while she is pregnant………………………….

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$10–10/hr
Hedgesville, WV • 24 miles away

Part-time sitter for one happy toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I am a single father of a 3 year old baby girl. She is well behaved and very social. We are a Christian family.
I need a female care giver to care for my child while I am away for work and school. I have an alternating weekly schedule with her (3&2 days, 2 days). I only need a caregiver for the... More

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$17–24/hr
Stephens City, VA • 15 miles away

Part- time sitter for 2 children

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We have a four month baby and 2.5 year old toddler. Mom will be available at home.
Care needed for two children, play, simple learning for toddler. One parent will be at home to provide support
Need 2 days a week, may need more days depending on family needs

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$13–16/hr
Martinsburg, WV • 24 miles away

Part-time sitter for one energetic, sweet...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I’m looking for an occasional babysitter to help with my 4 year old son!
He is pretty independent! Looking for someone who will interact with my son and do lots of fun stuff with him! He does well with potty, he still has trouble with pooping but he is pee trained!

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$10–15/hr
Winchester, VA • 12 miles away

Need sitter for independent 6 year old for...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

I've a 6 year old son ... self sufficient ... Independent little boy.
watch my son and drop him off at school at 12:00 pm at Frederick Douglas elementary 2 miles from my home.

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$10–11/hr
Martinsburg, WV • 24 miles away

Part time sitter

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I work Saturday Sunday and Monday nights

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$18–20/hr
Martinsburg, WV • 24 miles away

Sitter needed for occasional date night. ...

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Natalie 11 year old girl. 6th grade.
Connor 9 year old boy. 4th grade.
Mason 4 year old boy. Pre-K.

Basic babysitting and supervision. Keep the kids safe, feed them snacks, communicate with their parents if necessary.

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$15–22/hr
Kearneysville, WV • 22 miles away

Occasional sitter for active toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are a family of 3 with 3 fur babies. My son will be 2 in November. Our fur babies include 1 dog and 2 cats , which my son absolutely adores.
We are looking for an occasional sitter for date night or special occasion events. It could consist of possibly preparing or serving already prepared food.... More

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$17–21/hr
Strasburg, VA • 20 miles away

Part time sitter for a energetic clingy...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 7:00am

We love and care about our child she is our whole world I work in health care and my husband works in chimney service. Our daughter is very spunky loves to play and can be clingy does no like being left alone even for a second at times loves Ms Rachel.
Feed her bottles and baby food at lunch and... More

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