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.

$19–23/hr
Boonsboro, MD • 21 miles away

Occasional sitter for an energetic 3 year...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi! We’re looking for an occasional sitter for date nights, appointments, and events that come up. We have a 3 year old son. He’s a lot of fun! Ideally, this person will come to our home and watch him there.

Play with Toby and provide meals and snacks as needed based on the time of day. We need... More

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$15–20/hr
Martinsburg, WV • 8 miles away

Momma needs a night out

3 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 11/22

5:00pm - 10:00pm (flexible)

I need a night out. My babies are ready to get rid of me. Who is ready?

Feed them. Bathe them and put them to bed. I do have two dogs. Let them out as needed

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$15–20/hr
Shepherdstown, WV • 16 miles away

Occasional sitter for awesome 7 year old

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are moving to Shepherdstown in December and would like to have a babysitter for date nights every couple of weeks. Our daughter just turned seven.
The sitter would need to be at our house with our seven year old daughter. She likes arts and crafts, movies, reading, and games like Uno. The sitter... More

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$15–28/hr
Cross Junction, VA • 18 miles away

Part time sitter for two energetic toddlers

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

10:30am - 3:30pm

We have a almost 3 yr old boy and a 6 month old girl who both are very active. Both love to run around/crawl and play. both absorb everything like a sponge
Looking for someone to watch both kids and interact with them more than we can during the work day, educational activities would be great, and... More

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$18–22/hr
Martinsburg, WV • 8 miles away

Part time sitter for 3 energetictoddlers

3 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 12/12

8:30am - 12:30pm

Torres family busy big family. Hi Torres family we are a big family looking for an occasional sitter for some important upcoming dates. Need an older lady preferably to be a loving patient sitter for my girls.
Take care of very sensitive girls and make sure to change diapers regularly

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$17–21/hr
Hagerstown, MD • 18 miles away

School drive and pickup

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

6:30am - 6:30pm

I need assistance for picking my son

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$10–20/hr
Martinsburg, WV • 8 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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$10–13/hr
Hagerstown, MD • 21 miles away

Seeking Nanny for 8 year old Daughter

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

5:30pm - 9:30pm

I am looking for a nanny to work Thurs & Fridays. On Thursday, picking her up from her after care program and taking her home until 9:30 pm, when I arrive. She will need to be fed, dog taken out and help with homework is she has any and get her ready for bed. On Friday's, she is to be picked up from... More

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$14–21/hr
Hagerstown, MD • 18 miles away

Part time sitter for 1 amazing little boy.

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

My son is 2 years old. He loves playing outside and engaging in an active lifestyle. He is not yet potty trained but is being encouraged to do so
must feed, play with, and care for my child while at work. This person needs to keep my child safe obviously. He is allowed to have tv time but i dont... More

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$19–23/hr
Martinsburg, WV • 8 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 • 8 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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$15–25/hr
Hagerstown, MD • 19 miles away

Weekly sitter for our two vibrant,...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Hi folks! Our family of four loves adventure, make believe/fantasy, and running around outside! We live in a quiet cottage nestled back into the hills of Boonsboro. We try to follow the respectful parenting philosophy, emphasize bodily autonomy and absolutely do not condone any shouting,... More

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$19–23/hr
Martinsburg, WV • 8 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 • Less than a mile

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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