Babysitters & Nannies: Flexible, Date-Night and Temporary Opportunities in NYC

Smart Sitting, LLC.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Competitive pay $30-$35/hr

Join Always On caregiver community

Job summary

Smart Sitting, LLC is seeking experienced babysitters to join the Always On caregiver community in New York City. Responsibilities vary by family and include attentive childcare, activities, meals, and bedtime support.

Schedulers set hours; opportunities range from date nights to short-term coverage, with pay around $30–$35 per hour. Ideal candidates have multiple childcare roles, strong references, and the maturity to manage family routines with confidence.

Qualifications

• At least two paid childcare roles lasting three months or longer.
• Strong professional references.
• Maturity to independently manage routines, activities, meals, outings, and bedtime.

Responsibilities

• Providing attentive, safe, and engaging childcare.
• Planning age-appropriate activities, crafts, playtime, and outings.
• Preparing simple meals and snacks for children.
• Supporting naps, bedtime, homework, and daily routines.
• Keeping children’s spaces tidy during care.
• Communicating clearly with parents about the day, questions, and concerns.

Skills

Childcare experience

Communication

Reliability

Safety awareness

Reference checks

Education

CPR & First Aid Certification

Job description

# Babysitters & Nannies: Flexible, Date-Night and Temporary Opportunities in NYC## OverviewSmart Sitting is seeking experienced, warm, and dependable babysitters to join our Always On caregiver community. Always On connects caregivers with NYC families seeking occasional, date-night, fill-in, temporary, school-closure, and recurring part-time care.This is a flexible opportunity for sitters who enjoy working with a variety of families and would like access to babysitting jobs that fit their schedule.### The Ideal Candidate for this JobOur ideal sitter is proactive, engaging, and professional. You genuinely enjoy children, communicate clearly with parents, and know how to step into a family’s home with confidence and care.You should have at least two paid childcare roles lasting three months or longer, strong professional references, and the maturity to independently manage routines, activities, meals, outings, and bedtime when appropriate.### ScheduleSchedules vary by family and may include date nights, weekday afternoons, evenings, weekends, school closures, short-term coverage, and occasional recurring care.Sitters set their own availability and choose which jobs they would like to pursue. We are especially excited to meet caregivers with at least three weekday afternoons available each week, though meaningful evening, weekend, and temporary-care availability is also valuable.### About the ChildrenAlways On families have children of different ages, from infants through school-aged children. Each opportunity will include details about the children, schedule, location, responsibilities, and any relevant routines or needs before you decide whether the job is a fit.### ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities vary by family and may include:Providing attentive, safe, and engaging childcarePlanning age-appropriate activities, crafts, playtime, and outingsPreparing simple meals and snacks for childrenSupporting naps, bedtime, homework, and daily routinesKeeping children’s spaces tidy during careCommunicating clearly with parents about the day, questions, and any concernsFollowing each family’s household routines, safety expectations, and instructions### Additional InformationFamilies pay caregivers directly. Most Always On jobs start around $30 per hour, with rates varying based on the job, number and ages of children, responsibilities, and caregiver experience.This is not a guaranteed-hours position; opportunities vary based on family needs and your availability. Approved caregivers become part of the Smart Sitting community and may be considered for a range of ongoing and one-time babysitting opportunities throughout New York City.##### About the Job* Job type Occasional Babysitting* Commitment Ongoing* Rate $30-$35/hr* Child Info 0 Kids* Location New York, New York* Date Added Sep 9, 2026##### Additional RequirementsCovid Vaccinated CPR & First Aid Certified