Sittercity is a trusted platform that connects families with experienced, reliable child care providers. From date-night babysitting to part-time nannying and after-school help, Sittercity makes it easy for caregivers to find meaningful, flexible work supporting families in their communities.
Why Sittercity- Flexible scheduling that fits your lifestyle and availability
- Consistent job opportunities from families and partners you can trust
- Competitive hourly pay (typically $15 – $25 / hr, depending on experience)
- User-friendly tools to search, book, and manage jobs in one place
Sittercity caregivers provide safe, dependable, and engaging care to children of all ages. Responsibilities may include:
- Supervising and participating in age-appropriate activities
- Preparing simple meals or snacks
- Helping with bedtime routines (for evening jobs)
- Performing light cleanup related to child care
- Following family instructions and household routines
- At least 18 years old
- 1+ year of child care experience (babysitting, nannying, tutoring, camps, daycare, etc.)
- Authorized to work in the U.S.
- Reliable transportation (personal car, public transit, or rideshare)
- Dependable, responsible, and strong communication skills
Typical pay ranges from $15 – $25 per hour, depending on the job and your experience. Payments are handled directly through Sittercity’s platform or the family, depending on the job type.
Company OverviewFounded in 2001, Sittercity was the first online platform dedicated to connecting families and caregivers. Over the past two decades, we’ve helped millions of parents find trusted sitters and nannies nationwide. Every caregiver on Sittercity builds a verified profile and gains access to tools and support designed to make finding and managing child care simple, safe, and rewarding.What the Team is Saying
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Sittercity Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Parental & Family Support — Childcare-focused perks and parental leave are prominently offered, including free platform access and discounts at Bright Horizons centers. As part of Bright Horizons, access to family-oriented programs and discounts is emphasized.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage breadth is highlighted, including medical, dental, vision, and mental-health support. Core insurance offerings are consistently presented alongside other standard benefits.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Remote-friendly work and flexible schedules are emphasized as part of the culture. Additional lifestyle elements such as PTO/paid holidays and occasional stipends are described in public-facing benefits summaries.
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What We Do
Sittercity, a Bright Horizons company, is a technology platform working to reimagine the child care industry. Finding, hiring and managing high-quality, trustworthy and enriching child care has never been simple, for parents or caregivers. We want to change that. At Sittercity, you can imagine and create solutions that will revolutionize a multi-billion industry and bring relief to parents and care providers alike, all while having a lot of fun! Boost your career as we launch into our next phase of growth and help build a platform that changes the way child care works.
Why Work With Us
We’re engineers and designers. Operators and thinkers. Customer experts and parents who are customers ourselves. Recognized as a Chicago Innovation Award winner and one of the best places to work by Crain’s and Built in Chicago, we offer an innovative and fun environment where we push –– and help –– one another to make a real dent in a big problem.
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Employees work remotely.
