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Seeking an experienced babysitter Wednesday, Sep 23 at 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM in West End - $33/hr
Hi sitters! We’re looking for some last minute tomorrow from 1-5pm for our 3 year old. We’ll be working from home. Should be an easy gig hanging / playing with her!
Sitter needed Wednesday, Sep 23, 2:00pm - 5:00pm - $25/hr
Looking for a sitter to interact/play with my daughter while I study for an exam. I will be home but mostly locked away in another room. No big duties besides changing diapers, playing, and feeding...
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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: 1...
Family looking for a babysitter Wednesday, Sep 23 at 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Hi! We need someone to watch our 6mo old daughter for a few hours in the afternoon until we get home from work. We have a place for you to park. Our 6mo old daughter will be up and have toys and...
Sitter position available Wednesday, Sep 23, 2:30pm - 7:30pm in Mayfair/Lowry - $24/hr
Hello! We are looking for an experienced, fun and reliable sitter to watch our 2 boys while we are working late. Must have experience with preschool and elementary aged children. You will pick the...
Sitter position available Wednesday, Sep 23, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Daughter needs to be picked up from school. Will need snack, homework supervision, crafts or other activity together. Dad will be home 5-6 pm.
Sitter needed Wednesday, Sep 23, 3:15pm - 7:00pm
baby will most likely be napping most of the time until my boyfriend gets home from work. we do have a very loving German shepherd she loves everyone she'll spend most of her time laying in her crate...
Sitter needed Wednesday, Sep 23, 5:30pm - 9:30pm in Fox chapel
We’re looking for a reliable, caring sitter for our two boys, ages 4 and 3. We’d love to find someone available for occasional date nights throughout the year, as well as more consistent Wednesday...
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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?
Babysitting 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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