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Hiring a babysitter Friday, Aug 14 at 12:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Hi! I'm a Care Specialist with Wellthy, an approved UrbanSitter partner, helping connect experienced caregivers with families seeking childcare support. Upcoming Opportunity: Childcare needed: 2...
Sitter position available Friday, Aug 14, 1:00pm - 5:00pm in Painted Prairie
My husband and I both work in aviation and sometimes have conflicting schedules. We have two kids ages 3 & 5.We live close to the airport and need some help when schedules overlap.
Sitter position available Friday, Aug 14, 2:00pm - 7:00pm in Manhattan - $26/hr
We’re looking for a warm, reliable, and experienced sitter to join our family for the upcoming school year! ❤️ We’re hoping to find someone who loves working with kids, has solid experience with...
Sitter job available Friday, Aug 14, 2:00pm - 5:30pm in Pine Ridge Drive
Looking for a last minute sitter from 2 to 5:30 PM while we’re in town in Madison. My mom, their grandma, will be home around 5:30 after she gets off work. Hoping for a date night. 3 kids. Must...
Family looking for a part time caretaker starting TODAY (flexible) in Trinidad - $17/hr
Child care needed for certain days about 4-5 times a month due to my night shifts. Start time 8pm-7:30am. Baby sleeps through the night with 1-2 feedings and back to sleep. Sometimes she sleeps...
Family needs a babysitter Friday, Aug 14 at 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM in Cambridgeport
Our children are energetic, curious, and so much fun! They love arts and crafts, singing, dancing, going on walks, playing at the park, reading books, building with Magna-Tiles and blocks, doing...
Seeking an experienced babysitter Friday, Aug 14 at 3:00 PM - 10:30 PM
We will be in town for a wedding, need to some to watch my daughter at the hotel while we are away.
Sitter position available Friday, Aug 14, 3:00pm - 10:30pm
In need of a caretaker for the twins tomorrow evening
Hiring a babysitter Friday, Aug 14 at 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
We’re looking for someone who has empathy, integrity, maturity and a positive outlook on life. The right candidate has a loving, intuitive, creative and sensitive approach to play, feeding and...
Sitter position available Friday, Aug 14, 4:00pm - 11:00pm
hi, we are two families visiting the area for a wedding. This will require feeding, playing with the girls, and putting them to bed. Both kids are pretty easy to put to bed.
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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 [Month/Year], 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?
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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.
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