Teenagers earn more than just spending money at a part-time job -- they earn experience, financial independence, responsibility, and savings for college.
Life as a teenager can be hectic between school, friends, and home. That's why part-time jobs should be fun, social, and flexible. Here are some popular jobs your teen can work after school and on the weekends to earn extra cash while gaining valuable experience for the future.
Babysitting
Babysitting is a tried and true way for any teenager who enjoys kids to make money. Neighbors, family friends, and relatives with small children often need help and want someone they know and trust. In order to offer more valuable services, teens can take classes on handling emergency situations and become certified in CPR and first aid. When a teenager proves her responsibility, reliability, and availability on a regular basis, her part-time business will be booming.
Coffee Shop
If your teen enjoys coffee, music, laptops, and people, then working as a barista at a coffee shop can be a great part-time job opportunity. Coffee shops often offer a peaceful atmosphere perfect for people watching. Plus, he can earn tips! If your teen wants to serve the hip crowd, working at a coffee shop part-time after school or on the weekends could be the job for him.
Retail Clerk
Working in retail is a popular choice for teens who want to earn extra cash after school or on the weekends. Your teen's expertise on fashion, make-up, electronics, books, or athletics can be turned from a hobby into an after-school money maker. If she chooses a store she frequents often, she'll not only enjoy her time there, she'll also benefit from the employee discounts offered!
Dog-Walking/Pet-Grooming
Many elderly neighbors, friends on vacation, and people who work long hours need help washing and walking their pets. If your teen enjoys working with animals and has a responsible work ethic, then this is the job for him. His part-time business will begin to pick up once he sets his reputation as a reliable and available animal lover.
Landscaping/Leaf and Snow Removal
Landscaping, leaf removal, and snow shoveling are booming businesses. Many people don't have the time or aren't physically capable of shoveling snow or caring for their lawn and garden. Lawn and yard work is a challenging job that entails manual labor and long hours. If your teen doesn't mind getting dirty and loves the outdoors, nature, and physical work, this job is right for her. She'll hone her creativity and benefit from the physical activity, while learning about responsibility, hard work, and time-management. Plus, her hard work will be on view in the community - a free advertisement for her services.
Food Services
If your teen is a social butterfly and loves interacting with people, restaurant employment might be right for her. She can choose from such positions as cashier, host/hostess, server, bus girl, food runner, dish washer, and prep cook. Many towns have popular and unique diners and drive-ins, which make for a fun and social working environment. Food industry positions can help your teen develop people skills, self-esteem, and responsibility, while enjoying a bit of socializing. Most of these positions are offered as part-time jobs for teens, so school work and extracurricular activities won't be affected.
Tutoring
If your teen enjoys working with adults or kids and excels at school subjects such as math, science, English, computer software, or foreign languages, he can establish a money-making business. Tutoring younger children in school subjects or teaching adults computer knowledge, software applications, and technology are great ways to help others while earning some part-time cash. School work and other activities will stay at top priority since your teen can schedule their own hours of work. This opportunity will also strengthen your teen's teaching and people skills, while solidifying his knowledge in her field of expertise.
Sports Instructor
Many teens are involved in extracurricular activities and sports during the school year. Your teen could take his soccer, tennis, swimming, lacrosse, running, jump rope, or other athletic skill to the next level as a part-time job to earn some cash. If she is personable and likes to interact with adults or kids, working as a sports instructor will be a fun experience. This is a great opportunity that will boost your teen's confidence, provide healthy physical activity, and improve her people skills.
Movie Theater
Free movies, free popcorn, and socializing are just a few of the benefits you get when working at a movie theater. If your teen is a movie buff, this is the perfect environment for him to spend his after-school or weekend hours earning extra cash. Concessions, tickets sales, ticket stubs, and usher are a few of the positions your teen can choose from. He can choose to avoid the crowds and maybe catch a free flick after school or on the weekends.
Internship
Some teenagers have it all figured out and know which field they want to pursue. If your teen wants to gain experience for her professional future, an internship is the best part-time employment plan for her. Your teen can log hours at an internship after school or on the weekends to earn credit and experience. Many internships are unpaid, but the job experience can lead to future employment. If the experience is more important than the money, an internship will propel your teen in the right direction as she gains confidence, professional knowledge, and real-world experience.
