$15–20/hr
Wappingers Falls, NY • 25 miles away

Part time sitter at our home for one toddler

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

8:00am - 4:00pm

Our daughter will turn 3 in July. We are looking for a babysitter to watch our daughter while I work from home. We live in Wappingers. Looking for Wed and Thurs from 8:30-4:30. Must have references please. We have a dog (basset hound mix). May 1st start date. We are looking for someone available for... More

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$15–18/hr
Lakeville, CT • 9 miles away

Babysitter needed for one night

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 05/18 - 05/19

6:00pm - 12:00am (flexible)

Hi! I will be attending a wedding here and we need someone to watch our 6m old son. He should go to sleep around 7pm and stay asleep until we return.

We need sitter to put baby to bed and to stay in hotel room until we return from wedding (on site).

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$10–49/hr
Salisbury, CT • 14 miles away

Part time sitter for wedding weekend

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 05/31

7:00pm - 10:00pm (flexible)

Looking for a sitter to watch my niece (18 months) for my rehearsal dinner and wedding night (Friday May 31st and June 1).

Will need to watch toddler for a few hours once she’s already asleep.

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$17–20/hr
Hopewell Junction, NY • 23 miles away

Part time sitter for 2 toddlers

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

4:00pm - 7:00pm (flexible)

Looking for some extra help to keep the kids entertained while I prepare for dinner and do other house work

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$18–22/hr
Torrington, CT • 22 miles away

Need sitter for toddler overnights and...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We are a new family with a two and a half year old girl named Lila a baby due soon. Baby Kora is due May 19th 2024. Jon and I both work during the week and Lila attends daycare 3 days a week. We’d be looking for childcare mostly in the case of emergency on Wednesdays, Fridays, and weekends during... More

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$20–27/hr
Millbrook, NY • 8 miles away

Part-time summer sitter to help with 7yr...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

1:00pm - 6:00pm

We have 2 kids (7yrs and 5yrs) and will be in the Millbrook area for July and August.
We are looking for someone to help do camp pick-ups and play/swim with our kids in the early afternoons and get dinner ready for them.
We are looking for someone with some flexibility over the summer as every week... More

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$20–23/hr
Rhinebeck, NY • 19 miles away

Looking for a part time sitter to help a...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 4:00am (flexible)

We are a family of 4 living in Rhinebeck, NY. We have 2 great kids, our girls is 7 years old and goes to elementary school and our son is 4 and in preschool.
We are looking for help with picks ups/drop offs, house tidying, preparing dinner. Looking for someone from 12-4 2-3 days a week. We... More

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Babysitting FAQ

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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Part time sitter at our home for one toddler

Part time sitter at our home for one toddler

Babysitter needed for one night

Babysitter needed for one night

Part time sitter for wedding weekend

Part time sitter for wedding weekend

Part time sitter for 2 toddlers

Part time sitter for 2 toddlers

Need sitter for toddler overnights and...

Need sitter for toddler overnights and...

Part-time summer sitter to help with 7yr...

Part-time summer sitter to help with 7yr...

Looking for a part time sitter to help a...

Looking for a part time sitter to help a...

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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?

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Why are babysitters taxes important?

What career opportunities do I have as a babysitter?

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How do babysitters find jobs?

What are things babysitters do with kids?

How can babysitters make extra money?

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