$18–22/hr
Urbandale, IA • 17 miles away

Part/Full-time sitter for newborn (3-month...

Q: How much does it cost for nannies to use Sittercity?

Nannies can create detailed profiles, search and apply to jobs, message with families, and book interviews for free on Sittercity. Nannies 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 nannies as well.

Q: How much do nannies make?

According to the latest Sittercity data, nannies in the US typically charge $19.00 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 nanny 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 nanny?

A nanny is a child care provider who has a regular work schedule with a family. There is a wide range of possibilities in the specifics of a nanny position and career. You could work part-time or full-time, live-in or out, temporary or ongoing for an extended amount of time. You could be an au pair, overnight nanny, or newborn care specialist. You could provide care through before-school or after-school activities or you could be a travel nanny.

Q: When do nannies work?

Depending on the job responsibilities and schedules negotiated with the family, nannies 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 nannies find jobs?

On Sittercity, nannies 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 nannies will also negotiate a contract with families to make sure the details of the job are clear on both sides.

Q: What are things nannies do with kids?

There are a lot of fun things that nannies do with kids. Both indoor and outdoor activities, including arts and crafts projects, baking, sports, and field trips.

Q: How can nannies make extra money?

There are a few ways that nannies can make some extra income. They can be available for one-time sittings outside of their normal schedule for when families have date nights or meetings. They can also help to coordinate a nanny share with other families. In a nanny share, a nanny typically receives two-thirds of their hourly rate from each family, thereby increasing how much they make per hour.

2 children

Nanny

Weekly

Part-Time Day-time Weekdays After School

We are expecting in July and have a 6 year old in kindergarten. I work at Drake University and my husband works remotely from home.
We are looking for a nanny to provide in-home care for newborn(3months old after maternity leave) until 5:30pm. Potentially flexible morning start time of mid-morning.

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$17–21/hr
Urbandale, IA • 17 miles away

Part-time nanny for 2 year old

1 child

Nanny

Weekly

Part-Time Day-time Weekdays

We recently moved to the area and looking for help with a nanny for our 2 year old daughter
Looking for someone to love, play, and adore our two year old daughter.

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$15–18/hr
Norwalk, IA • 17 miles away

Full time Nanny needed for toddler and baby

2 children

Nanny

Weekly

Full-Time Day-time Weekdays

Young family of two children 4 year old and newborn baby. Looking for daytime activities to be covered
7:30-3:30 M-F for two children while parents are working. Must have own vehicle and safe driver.
Norwalk Iowa in home nanny

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$13–17/hr
Des Moines, IA • 9 miles away

Part-time Nanny for one energetic toddler

1 child

Nanny

Weekly

Part-Time Before School Day-time Weekdays After School

Schedule would be Thursday and Friday from 7:20 AM to 4:30 PM and one Wednesday a month. Will need to drive child to school and pick up. School time is 12:15 PM to 3 PM on Thursday and Friday. No school on Wednesday. Will need to make lunch and make sure the child has a snack in his backpack for... More

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$15–20/hr
Pleasant Hill, IA • 5 miles away

3 hours max

2 children

Nanny

Weekly

Part-Time Before School

hi I have 2 little kiddos i only someone to watch in 2 days a week in the morning they most of the time sleep and do know I left
nothing special mainly just sit and watch maybe feed newborn if she wakes and give son a snack if he wakes up

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$16–20/hr
Altoona, IA • Less than a mile

Full time sitter for two kids

2 children

Nanny

Weekly

Full-Time Day-time Weekdays Weekends Daytime After School More...

Hello my name is Doris……Mother of three. I have a 7 months about to be 8 months on Tuesday and a four months which will need care while I go to work. My five six year don’t need care. She stay in the house with my sisters and my mom. But my two little one need the most care.

I need a sitter to... More

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$16–20/hr
Norwalk, IA • 17 miles away

Part time sitter for two loving boys!

2 children

Nanny

Weekly

Part-Time Day-time Weekdays Weekends Daytime

I have 2 boys I have part time. my oldest sometimes needs extra care as he has very big emotions that we are learning to regulate. My youngest is pretty independent but is vocal when he needs help.
keeping the boys happy, active and fed through the day while I'm at work.
I live on the south side... More

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What are things nannies do with kids?

How can nannies make extra money?

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Full time Nanny needed for toddler and baby

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Part-time Nanny for one energetic toddler

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3 hours max

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Full time sitter for two kids

Part time sitter for two loving boys!

Part time sitter for two loving boys!

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What are things nannies do with kids?

How can nannies make extra money?

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