$18–22/hr
Knoxville, TN • 18 miles away

Part time sitter

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

Weekly

1:30pm - 5:30pm

We are two parent households we’re currently living with in-laws but they are not very reliablewere hoping to pick up and drop off
We are two parent households we’re currently living with in-laws but they are not very reliablewere hoping to pick up and drop off

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$10–20/hr
Knoxville, TN • 23 miles away

Occasional sitter for 2 month old baby girl

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are a family of 3 seeking an occasional sitter for a 2 month old baby girl. I am a stay at home mom. I will need occasional help caring for my daughter while I run errands or for date nights. Must have experience with infants.
Must be fluent in Arabic. Occasional help with upkeeping baby laundry... More

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$15–19/hr
Sevierville, TN • 18 miles away

One day sitter to help single mom as...

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 06/02

9:30am - 4:30pm (flexible)

Single mom of two kids. Christian family. Taking my kids on family vacation and need extra set of hands!
I need a sitter for at least one day while on vacation to hang out with us at Dollywood for when my son doesn’t want to ride a ride so I can still take my daughter or go ride a ride with daughter... More

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$14–20/hr
Clinton, TN • 25 miles away

looking for a nanny in Clinton/TN(long term)

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

10:00am - 6:00pm (flexible)

we are very nice, clean, educated and caring Christian family, we are looking for a long term very trustful, super clean, very caring and responsible nanny for our 2 babies, who has some experience with caring for babies and kids, we need her everyday Mon-Friday from 10 AM to 6 pm. to help parents... More

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$13–16/hr
Maryville, TN • 21 miles away

Fulltime sitter for our little 7 month old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:30am - 9:30pm

Hard working mom and dad who loves their daughter and only accept the best care for her
feed bottles play with feed food light housekeeping dishes bathroom sweep wipe off counters and laundry every once in while

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$10–11/hr
Gatlinburg, TN • 24 miles away

Full-time sitter for the happiest toddler...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:30am - 5:30pm (flexible)

Hi! I’m a single mom of one. Eli is my entire world. He’s the most easy going two year old I’ve ever met. He’s always giggling and happy.

I can’t afford to pay much. But I don’t mind you taking him on errands with you. Or if you watch other children while you watch Eli. He does really well... More

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$17–21/hr
Knoxville, TN • 22 miles away

Fun and laid back sitter for 4 year old (PT)

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 5:00pm (flexible)

Hello! We have 1 child and 2 pets. We are a really laid back family and love to do fun things!
I am looking for someone to watch my child while I am at work and play, feed, and teach while I am gone.

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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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looking for a nanny in Clinton/TN(long term)

looking for a nanny in Clinton/TN(long term)

Fulltime sitter for our little 7 month old

Fulltime sitter for our little 7 month old

Full-time sitter for the happiest toddler...

Full-time sitter for the happiest toddler...

Fun and laid back sitter for 4 year old (PT)

Fun and laid back sitter for 4 year old (PT)

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Babysitting FAQ

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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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