The Best Part-Time Jobs for Moms That Allow You to Make Extra Money But Still Care for Kids

When you first have kids, it’s common to leave other activities by the wayside to care for them. Hanging out with friends? Raincheck. A self-care day? Never heard of it. A date night with your partner? Maybe when the kids leave for college. But while those priorities can be picked back up somewhat easily, re-entering the workforce after time away can be a bit more challenging, especially when you do still need to make time to care for your children (albeit not as much as when they were babies).

Finding a job that offers flexibility doesn’t happen overnight, but the best way to get the flexibility you need as a caretaker for your family is to start with a part-time job. With this kind of role, you’re able to make extra money while maintaining your home life as well. In a way, it’s like getting the best of both worlds.

It’s also a good way to test if working full-time would be something you’d be able to do down the road (perhaps when your kids are teenagers and want nothing to do with you) and if that’s something you’d want to explore in due time. Before you scour the internet for part-time jobs, let me let you in on a tip: ZipRecruiter is the perfect site to find a job match that works for your schedule. Over 135 million job seekers have come to ZipRecruiter for their job search needs and most of them are informed that their application has been viewed within 48 hours of applying for a job. It’s easy to use and whether you’re looking for something remote, part-time, or temporary, it’ll have what you’re looking for. Below, take a look at some of our top part-time job picks to help you get started on your next career move.

Sales Associate

When you walk into your favorite retail store, more often than not, you’ll be greeted by a sales associate. They’re tasked with greeting customers as they enter the store, assisting them in finding what they need and walking them through the entire buying process. According to ZipRecruiter, customers rely on sales associates for information on the store’s inventory, in-store item location, and accurate pricing while the store manager relies on them to keep the store tidy, process returns, reshelve items, and perform light cleaning.

Building/Office Cleaner

As a building/office cleaner, your main responsibility is to clean and sanitize. Your job duties may include (but are not limited to) sweeping, mopping, and buffing floors, vacuuming carpeted areas, dusting surfaces, scrubbing and disinfecting restrooms, and polishing woodwork. You will also restock supplies in bathrooms and kitchen areas, such as soap, toilet paper, and paper towels. You may work independently or with a crew, and you follow a checklist to ensure the completion of all tasks.

Home Health and Personal Care Aide

Home health and personal care aides monitor the condition of people with disabilities or chronic illnesses and help them with daily living activities. They work in a variety of settings, including clients’ homes, group homes, and day services programs. They typically need a high school diploma or equivalent, but some positions do not require it. However, it is important to note that certified home health or hospice agencies may need you to complete formal training or pass a standardized test.

Receptionist

There are many different types of receptionist jobs, with one of the most common being office receptionist. In this role, you’ll act as the first point of contact for visitors at a company’s office. Your primary duties include greeting customers, directing them to where they need to go, or contacting the appropriate person to receive the visitor. You may also be responsible for routing phone calls to the intended recipient or handling paperwork such as insurance information, identification, etc.

Medical Scribe

A medical scribe provides clerical support to doctors, a similar role to a personal assistant, but with a focus on transcription. In this role, you will perform many tasks to make a doctor’s job easier. For example, you may be tasked with collecting patient health information before scheduled visits so the doctor can prepare for upcoming appointments. During medical visits and procedures, a medical scribe documents the details of the encounter as well as new health data in the patient’s Electronic Health Record (EHR).

Delivery Driver

There are many types of delivery driver jobs, ranging from food and drink delivery i.e. Drizly or Doordash to floral and mail delivery i.e. UPS, Amazon, and FedEx. As a delivery driver, you’ll operate a large van or truck to carry products and packages between locations, sometimes over long distances. As a courier, you deliver documents and small parcels between parties, usually within a city.

Craft Artist

Craft and fine artists use a variety of materials and techniques to create art for sale and exhibition. Many artists work in fine- or commercial-art studios located in office buildings, warehouses, or lofts. Others work in private studios in their homes. Some artists share studio space, where they also may exhibit their work, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Because you’re the one making the artwork, this is a job where you can easily set your own hours and sell in online or local stores.

This article was created by SheKnows for ZipRecruiter.