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Marin N.
Marin N.
1 child • Babysitter
ASAP
Looking for a babysitter for one infant, flexible hours, pet-friendly required.
We are seeking a babysitter for our infant beginning on July 12, 2026, for a flexible start at 8:00 PM and finishing the next day at 12:30 PM. The ideal candidate should have experience with infants and be comfortable around pets. Responsibilities include feeding, changing, and engaging with our child in a safe and nurturing environment. We value reliability and a caring attitude. Please apply if you can commit to this schedule and provide a safe and loving atmosphere for our little one.
- $17-21/hr
- One-Time
- 7.4 mi away
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Marin T.
Marin T.
1 child • Babysitter
ASAP
Seeking Babysitter for Infant, Flexible Hours and Pet-Friendly Environment
We are looking for a reliable babysitter to care for our infant on 12 July 2026. The start time is flexible, but you should be available to work until 2 January 2027 at 05:00. You will be responsible for keeping our child safe, engaged, and happy. Responsibilities include feeding, diaper changing, and playtime. You must be comfortable with pets as we have animals in the home. Experience with infants is preferred. Please be prepared for a nurturing and attentive role.
- $17-21/hr
- One-Time
- < 1 mi away
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Marin T.
Marin T.
1 child • Babysitter
ASAP
Babysitter Needed for Infant with Pet-Friendly Home, Flexible Hours
We are looking for a responsible babysitter for our infant starting on July 12, 2026. The job will start anytime after 9 PM on January 1 and end by 6 AM on January 2. You will care for one child and must be comfortable with pets. Your duties will include feeding, changing, and putting the baby to sleep. You should have experience with infants and be attentive to their needs. Please apply if you can commit to this schedule and ensure a safe environment for our child.
- $17-21/hr
- One-Time
- < 1 mi away
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Marin T.
Marin T.
1 child • Babysitter
ASAP
Seeking Babysitter for Infant with Flexible Schedule and Pet Comfort
We are looking for a responsible babysitter for our infant starting on July 12, 2026, in the evening. The start time is flexible, and you will care for one child until the following afternoon. You must be comfortable with pets, as we have them at home. You will be responsible for feeding, changing, and engaging the child in safe play. Please ensure a safe and nurturing environment. If you are patient and love working with infants, we encourage you to apply.
- $17-21/hr
- One-Time
- 3.0 mi away
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Marin N.
Marin N.
1 child • Babysitter
ASAP
Seeking Babysitter for Infant from July 12, 2026, Comfortable with Pets
Looking for a babysitter for one infant starting on July 12, 2026. The start time is flexible, and the end time is January 2, 2026, at 8:30 AM. The ideal candidate should be comfortable caring for an infant and must be pet-friendly, as we have pets at home. Responsibilities include feeding, diaper changes, playtime, and ensuring the child's safety and comfort. Please be reliable and caring, ready to create a nurturing environment.
- $17-21/hr
- One-Time
- 3.0 mi away
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Marin N.
Marin N.
1 child • Babysitter
ASAP
Seeking Babysitter for Infant with Pet Experience on July 12, 2026
We are looking for a reliable babysitter for our infant starting on July 12, 2026. The start time is flexible, and you will care for our child until 4:30 AM the next day. You should be comfortable with pets, as we have a family pet in the home. Your responsibilities include feeding, diaper changes, and providing a safe, nurturing environment. Please be someone who is attentive, loving, and experienced with infants.
- $17-21/hr
- One-Time
- 3.0 mi away
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.