$18–22/hr
Burlington, WI • 18 miles away

Occasional Sitter for monthly date nights

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

Family of 3 (almost 4). Husband and I are looking for an occasional sitter for date nights about once a month

Will need sitter for evenings. We have a 2.5 year old who is working on potty training.

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$18–22/hr
Woodstock, IL • 17 miles away

Trusted Sitter for Datenights

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Adorable 2 year old looking for a sitter for afternoons/evenings so parents can go on an occasional date night :)

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$18–22/hr
Burlington, WI • 18 miles away

Part time sis it’s for my Halloween princess

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 4:00pm (flexible)

New parents! We need a a reliable sitter for our Halloween princess. We have a pet rabbit but he’s barely around. Only in home care

To take care of our little one till myself or husband can get home after work. Her needs are complete care like diaper changes, bottle feedings, naps, reading to,... More

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$21–25/hr
Fox Lake, IL • 22 miles away

Part time sitter needed during the morning

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hello, I’m looking for a babysitter who can help out for a few hours on Monday and friday mornings.

I would need the sitter to cook breakfast for my kids and give them snacks if needed so that I can focus on work related tasks that need to get done during the morning.

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$20–24/hr
Burlington, WI • 18 miles away

Weekly Monday Night sitter for two sweet...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

6:00pm - 9:00pm

We are a family of 4 looking for someone to come to our home on Monday evenings while my husband and I go to our choral practices. Our daughter is 4 and a half and our son is 3.

We would expect to play with the kids. Prepare a nighttime snack
Get both kids ready and put to bed

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$10–28/hr
Antioch, IL • 24 miles away

Virtual Job

Antioch Weekly Part-time Sitter / 3 Nights...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 2:00am

Tuesday's 2pm - 8:30pm
Wednesday's & Thursday's 7pm - 8:30pm
3 year old girl, 6 year old boy and 9 year old girl.
Antioch, Illinois
We need someone to watch the children while we're getting ready for and returning from work. We are looking for someone who can help feed the kids dinner and get... More

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$10–20/hr
Crystal Lake, IL • 25 miles away

After school care

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 1:00am (flexible)

I’m looking for an after school sitter, 3:45-4:20 Monday through Friday

Supervision of my two boys until I get home from work. Tasks would include homework supervision

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$10–25/hr
Crystal Lake, IL • 25 miles away

Before school care

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I’m in need of a backup sitter for my 9 year old son. Hours are 7:00-8:15 when the bus arrives

He will need supervision brushing his teeth and needs to read out loud for 30 minutes until the bus arrives at 8:15

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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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Occasional Sitter for monthly date nights

Occasional Sitter for monthly date nights

Trusted Sitter for Datenights

Trusted Sitter for Datenights

Part time sis it’s for my Halloween princess

Part time sis it’s for my Halloween princess

Part time sitter needed during the morning

Part time sitter needed during the morning

Weekly Monday Night sitter for two sweet...

Weekly Monday Night sitter for two sweet...

Antioch Weekly Part-time Sitter / 3 Nights...

Antioch Weekly Part-time Sitter / 3 Nights...

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After school care

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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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