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Hiring a part time caretaker starting Wednesday, Jul 8 (flexible) in Manhattan - $26/hr
Hi! Just looking for a little extra help for our 2.5 year old while our sitter is on vacation for July. However. past this requested month we would love to continue to book one offs for date nights...
Family needs a part time caretaker starting Wednesday, Jul 8 (flexible) in Nopa - $30/hr
Looking for a regular evening babysitter to help these two working parents get away occasionally for errands or a date night. Ideally we'd love to find someone who could watch our daughter for 2-4...
Seeking an experienced part time caretaker starting Wednesday, Jul 8 (flexible) in Paulus Hook
Looking for the help from a nurturing caregiver for a few hours a week to watch of our infant son, Miles (born 4/19/26), while mom, Martha, catches up on household chores, runs errands outside of the...
Family looking for a part time caretaker starting Wednesday, Jul 8 in Lakeway Estates
sitter for 9 year old she can do pretty much everything just need an adult with her till my wife gets off work
Seeking an experienced full time caretaker starting Wednesday, Jul 8
Nanny needed for 18 month old boy. Must love children, be reliable, trustworthy and energetic, and understand child development. Responsibilities: Ensure child safety. Prepare child’s meals. Plan...
Family needs a caretaker starting Wednesday, Jul 8 (flexible) in Millvale/Shaler
Looking for reliable, part-time care for my son. I work remotely, so I would almost always be home. We visit a coworking space most mornings for daycare. We're looking for someone to help mostly on...
Part Time nanny job available starting Wednesday, Jul 8
We're looking for a nanny for our new born. He's very easy to manage and needs care only for diaper change or feeding. He's sleeping rest of the time. We think this is a easy to manage job and great...
Family looking for a caretaker starting Wednesday, Jul 8 (flexible)
We are looking for a reliable, caring, and engaging babysitter for our two daughters (ages 7 and 3) in our home in Riverside, MO. Care is needed 1–2 mornings per week from approximately 6:40 AM to...
Family looking for a full time caretaker starting Wednesday, Jul 8
We are looking to find a caregiver for out 1 year old baby girl for the month of July (there is potential to extend). The job incudes feeding, diapering, making meals, and light tidying up. Hours...
Part Time nanny job available starting Wednesday, Jul 8 - $23/hr
We are a warm and welcoming family in Secaucus, NJ, looking for a dependable and nurturing caregiver to join us starting July 8th to look after one child. This is a consistent part-time role, Monday...
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- Most requested times: Friday nights, weekday afternoons
Pay varies by location, experience, and job type. You set your own rate.
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How do I find babysitting jobs near me?
Sign up for a free account and enter your location. Browse available jobs and filter by distance, schedule, and pay. For more tips on getting hired, see our guide on how to get babysitting jobs on UrbanSitter.
How much do babysitting jobs pay?
As of July 2026, the national average is around $_/hour for 1 child, but pay varies by location, experience, and job type. Sitters set their own rates on UrbanSitter and keep 100% of what they earn. See babysitting rates by city for local averages.
Are families vetted before they can book a sitter?
All families complete an authentication process before they can book on UrbanSitter. You can also read sitter reviews of parents, including whether other sitters recommend them and why, before applying to a job. Learn more about trust and safety at UrbanSitter.
Can teens find babysitting jobs on UrbanSitter?
UrbanSitter caregivers must be at least 18 years old. If you meet the eligibility requirements, you can create a caregiver profile, set your preferences, and apply to babysitting jobs near you. For more on requirements, see UrbanSitter's caregiver approval requirements.
What types of babysitting jobs are available?
Families are looking for sitters for date nights, after school care, weekends, part-time recurring help, summer help, and last-minute needs. Filter by job type, day, and time to see what fits your schedule. See how UrbanSitter works for sitters.
Is UrbanSitter free for sitters?
It's free to create an account and browse available babysitting jobs near you. To apply for jobs, you'll need a caregiver membership, which includes a background check. See what's included with membership.
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