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Tiffany C.
Tiffany C.
1 child • Babysitter
ASAP
Seeking experienced babysitter for infant, must be comfortable with pets and hav
We need a babysitter for our infant starting July 15, 2026, from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM, with a flexible start time. The ideal candidate has experience with infants and multiples, is comfortable with pets, and has their own car for reliable transportation. Your main duties include caring for the child, ensuring their safety, and providing engaging activities. If you have a nurturing attitude and the necessary experience, we encourage you to apply.
- $17-21/hr
- One-Time
- 21.5 mi away
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Tiffany C.
Tiffany C.
3 children • Babysitter
NEW
Babysitter needed for three children, including infants and toddlers
We are looking for a reliable babysitter for our three children, including a toddler and an infant. You must have experience, especially with special needs. The job starts on August 14th. Responsibilities include ensuring the children are safe, preparing meals, changing diapers, and engaging them in fun activities. You will need to help with daily routines and provide a positive environment. Flexibility and patience are essential. We appreciate a person who can connect with the kids and handle challenges calmly.
- $17-21/hr
- Occasional
- 21.5 mi away
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Tiffanycorporate2 P.
Tiffanycorporate2 P.
1 child • Babysitter
NEW
Babysitter needed for 1 toddler
Hello, we're looking for a babysitter for our toddler. The job starts on Aug 7th, from 7:00 AM to 1:30 PM. You should be comfortable with pets, as we have a dog. You'll play, prepare snacks, and keep our child engaged in fun activities. Having a car is important, as it may be needed for outings. We're seeking someone reliable and patient who can follow our routines and provide a safe environment. If you enjoy working with young children, we would love to hear from you.
- $17-21/hr
- One-Time
- 17.4 mi away
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Tiffany C.
Tiffany C.
3 children • Babysitter
ASAP
Experienced babysitter needed for three children starting July 17th
Help our family by watching our three children, including a toddler and an infant. The start date for this position is July 17th. We need someone with experience handling multiples, as managing the needs of two young ones can be demanding. Your responsibilities will include preparing snacks, supervising playtime, and ensuring their safety. You'll also help with basic tasks, like changing diapers. We value a dependable person who can engage our children and create a fun environment. Thank you for considering this opportunity.
- $17-21/hr
- Occasional
- 21.5 mi away
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Tiffany C.
Tiffany C.
3 children • Babysitter
ASAP
Experienced babysitter needed for three children ages infant to toddler
Help our busy family! We need a babysitter for three children: a toddler, an infant, and a preschooler. The work is on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM, starting June 26th. You will engage the children in safe, age-appropriate activities and ensure their needs are met. Experience with multiples is important for this role. We appreciate someone who can create a safe and enjoyable environment. If you are reliable and have a positive attitude, we would love to hear from you.
- $17-21/hr
- Weekly
- 21.5 mi away
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Tiffany C.
Tiffany C.
2 children • Babysitter
ASAP
Babysitter needed for two children, ages infant and toddler
Hi there! We are looking for a babysitter for our two young children, an infant and a toddler. The start date for this position is June 26th. You will need to be comfortable around our medium-sized dog, as we have pets in the home, but you won't need to care for them. Your responsibilities include supervising playtime, preparing light meals, and ensuring our children stay safe and happy. If you enjoy working with young children and can create a fun environment, we would love to hear from you.
- $17-21/hr
- Occasional
- 21.5 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.