Nanny / Babysitter in New York City

About Sittercity

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

What You’ll Do

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

Qualifications

• 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

Compensation

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 Overview

Founded 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.