Des Moines, IA Babysitting Jobs

The average pay rate for babysitting jobs in Des Moines, IA on Care.com is $12.38 per hour as of April 2024. This rate will vary depending on your previous babysitting experience, the number of kids you'll care for, any child care certifications you have and the total amount of hours required of you per day/week.

Care.com has 8 babysitting jobs in Des Moines, IA. You can search for local families looking for babysitting help by filtering by distance from Des Moines and comparing your options. Most families are looking for a combination of experience and relevant skills when they hire a babysitter. Since you'll be responsible for the safety of the children you'll be caring for, consider taking a babysitting course and getting certified in CPR and first aid to help you stand out from other babysitters in your area. When you apply to babysitting jobs, make sure your babysitting resume highlights any experience you have caring for children and include the ages of the kids you've babysat for.