Babysitter
Occasional and recurring evening or weekend care. The most flexible entry point in this category and the most commonly posted.
Typical rate $16-$30/hr
Childcare Jobs: Babysitting, Nannying and Early Education
Babysitting, nannying and early education roles posted directly by families.
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Babysitting
Nannying
Child Development
Early Education
Special Needs Care
Childcare matching sites usually charge the family a monthly subscription and often charge the caregiver one too, then sit between two people who simply need to agree on Tuesday afternoons. Neither side pays anything here.
Postings run from occasional evening babysitting to full-time live-out nanny positions, plus after-school care, early education roles at centers and specialized support for children with additional needs.
Childcare roles you will find here
Nanny
Ongoing full-time or part-time care in the family's home, frequently including school runs, meals and activity planning.
Typical rate $20-$40/hr
Child Development Specialist
Structured developmental support, early intervention and enrichment programs for families and centers.
Typical rate $25-$55/hr
Early Education Teacher
Preschool and pre-K classroom teaching and assistant roles at licensed centers, with credential requirements listed per posting.
Typical rate $18-$35/hr
Special Needs Caregiver
Care and support for children with autism, developmental delays or medical needs. Specialist training raises the rate significantly.
Typical rate $22-$50/hr
Rates reflect typical US market ranges for this category and are shown to help you judge a posting. Actual pay is set by the employer and agreed with you directly.
Common childcare job titles
Postings in this category are advertised under a wide range of titles. These are the ones that appear most often:
- Part-time babysitter
- Full-time nanny
- Live-out nanny
- Newborn care specialist
- Night nanny
- After school sitter
- Mother's helper
- Preschool teacher
- Preschool teaching assistant
- Daycare worker
- Behavioral therapy aide
- Summer camp counselor
How hiring works here
- Build one profile. Your skills, credentials and availability live in a single place, so you never rewrite a resume for an individual listing.
- Get matched to open work. Employers post directly and you are matched against your stated availability, often within minutes for urgent coverage.
- Agree terms and keep everything. You settle the rate with the employer. No commission is deducted at any point, by either side.
Childcare jobs: common questions
Are caregivers background checked?
Families set their own screening requirements, and most ask for a background check, references and relevant certifications before hiring. Caregivers can add verified credentials to their profile to be matched sooner.
Do families pay a subscription to find caregivers?
No. Care matching sites typically charge families a monthly fee and sometimes charge caregivers too. Posting and applying are free on both sides here.
What certifications help most?
CPR and first aid are the baseline and are requested by most families. Early childhood education credentials, a CDA, and specialized training such as ABA meaningfully increase both the rate and the number of matches.
Can I find occasional work rather than a permanent position?
Yes. Occasional evening and weekend babysitting is the highest-volume posting type, and many caregivers build a schedule from several families rather than taking one full-time role.
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