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.

$10–15/hr
Canton, GA • 16 miles away

Brit’s Bratz

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Brit (boy) 4years old snd Jb (girl )9 years old they are very close and good kids they love watching YouTube and playing Roblox so they keep each other busy. Brit is not fully potty trained but he is almost there and wears pull ups and JB is a great help with him. I have a 19year old who works... More

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$18–22/hr
Decatur, GA • 24 miles away

Part Time Sitter for one Energetic 5 year...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

I’m looking for an easy going & engaging sitter for my energetic 5 year old daughter. She loves to play with her toys, going outdoors on the walking trail, or to the local park. I am a Social Worker by day and a Restaurant Server by night. Could use extra hands during some evenings. Thanks for... More

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$10–14/hr
Atlanta, GA • 23 miles away

Partime sitter for 6year old boy.

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

3:30pm - 10:30pm (flexible)

6year old boy energetic fun and respectful. Our sitter must be kind and patient

Must be flexible and have own car nice trustworthy and patient mainly would be needed late evenings and nights

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$13–16/hr
Marietta, GA • 7 miles away

Evening study and play

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Me and wife both are working and needs some help on kids school assignments as well as learning

Help him do homework study time and some physical game activities around house

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$10–11/hr
Atlanta, GA • 21 miles away

Sitter needed for two boys while I am in...

2 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 07/16

7:30am - 5:30pm

Hi! I have two boys ages 10 and 6, they are in kindergarten and fourth grade.
Watch them while I am at a work meeting. We will be visiting Atlanta for work and they are joining me. I am looking for a sitter to watch them at our hotel for two days while I am at the training.
The location is a hotel... More

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$15–18/hr
Atlanta, GA • 23 miles away

Making sure the baby and sitter get along...

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 06/23 - 06/24

9:30pm - 1:30am (flexible)

Loving family. Looking for a loving sittter!
Needs to be relaxed not stressful happy person.

Bedtime and great communication. Doesn’t yell. Make sure he gets a snack if he wakes up

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$14–17/hr
Duluth, GA • 24 miles away

Part time sitter for a 7 years old boy.

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Seeking a trustworthy sitterto come in my home occasionally (2-3 days a week) from 5pm to 8-30pm. My son is 7 years old, you’ll soon become his best friend!

Provide care to child inside and outside the house.
Meets social, and emotional needs of children in their care.
Provide snacks... More

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$20–25/hr
Atlanta, GA • 18 miles away

Part-time nanny for 2 kids (4 and 1)

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 2:00am (flexible)

My name is Erin Coward. My husband and I have 2 kids (4yo daughter and 1yo son) and we live in the Brookhaven/Sandy Springs area.

We are looking for part-time help with pick up of kids from school and drop off at our home. The kids’ would need to both be picked up from Chastain/Buckhead area by... More

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$10–20/hr
Woodstock, GA • 9 miles away

Full-time sitter for one toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 7:00am (flexible)

I have a toddler who needs to be taken care of while we both work at home. Also, the sitter needs to be comfortable around dogs (We have two small ones). Mainly looking for a sitter who does not feel like its a job, but rather interact and connect with the baby (sing rhymes, read books). Finally, we... More

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$20–25/hr
Alpharetta, GA • 20 miles away

4x per week nanny needed for 7 month old...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 3:00pm

We are a looking for a nanny 4x per week, from 9 am to 3 pm, Mon-Thurs, guaranteed hours (if nanny/sitter is willing, we’d be interested in adding hours/days on an as needed basis). Our son is an energetic, happy boy that loves to be held. We are looking for someone very experienced with infant care... More

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Brit’s Bratz

Brit’s Bratz

Part Time Sitter for one Energetic 5 year...

Part Time Sitter for one Energetic 5 year...

Partime sitter for 6year old boy.

Partime sitter for 6year old boy.

Evening study and play

Evening study and play

Sitter needed for two boys while I am in...

Sitter needed for two boys while I am in...

Making sure the baby and sitter get along...

Making sure the baby and sitter get along...

Part time sitter for a 7 years old boy.

Part time sitter for a 7 years old boy.

Part-time nanny for 2 kids (4 and 1)

Part-time nanny for 2 kids (4 and 1)

Full-time sitter for one toddler

Full-time sitter for one toddler

4x per week nanny needed for 7 month old...

4x per week nanny needed for 7 month old...

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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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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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