1. School Employment
Working in a school is obviously one of the greatest methods to work during school hours. You might become a certified classroom teacher, but there are also many other school support professions available. Teacher aids, bus drivers, cafeteria workers, administrative assistants, counselors, nurses, speech therapists, and other educational professionals, as well as substitute instructors, are examples of these.
Some of these jobs need specific training, while others do not. In California, for example, becoming a substitute teacher requires a bachelor's degree and passing a reading/math/writing examination. One significant advantage of working in a school is that you may take a summer holiday with your children, reducing the need for supplementary childcare.
2. Self-employed writer/editor/proofreader
Freelance employment allows you to choose your own hours and work as much or as little as you like. However, they seldom give benefits and may not always generate a consistent income. They may also need a large amount of unpaid labour in terms of finding gigs and drumming up business.
Working from home is ideal for freelance writing, editing, or proofreading assignments that need just an Internet connection and a word processor. If you have a talent for words, blogging or copywriting might be an excellent match. A few online courses may also help you prepare for a part-time career as an editor or proofreader. (Also see 22 Websites That Will Pay You to Write for Them.)
3. Independent Artist or Designer
I know a few folks who have flexible careers in creative professions. One is a self-employed graphic designer that creates wedding and party invitations as well as websites. Another makes exquisite calligraphy and watercolor art for weddings and gatherings, and she has worked with numerous firms to get her designs printed on phone covers and other goods. If you like being creative, you should think about converting your pastime into a profession as a freelance artist.
4. Online Selling
It is becoming more simple to sell items using e-commerce sites such as eBay, Etsy, Amazon Marketplace, and even social media platforms such as Instagram and Facebook. Do you like thrifting? Consider selling some of your antique or designer clothes. Are you creative or crafty? You might start a small company offering jewelry, handicrafts, greeting cards, baby accessories, and other items. I know a stay-at-home mom who launched a monthly cosmetics subscription box company. You might also consider launching your own e-commerce business if you wish to sell on a bigger scale.
5. Personal Trainer
Yoga and Pilates teachers, personal trainers, and other fitness instructors who work in a studio or on their own frequently have a lot of freedom to choose their own hours. If you already like working out, try converting your hobby into a profitable business.
6. Educator
If you like teaching, there are several part-time chances to offer your expertise without being bound by a 9-to-5 schedule. Many learning centers, language schools, private schools, community colleges, and music schools may employ instructors or tutors for a few hours each day. True, some of these hours may be in the evening, but it may be simpler to arrange for a spouse, grandmother, or babysitter to watch the kids after regular work hours in the evening.
7. Online Teacher
Tutoring or teaching online is now an excellent choice for folks who want to work from home. You can teach folks from all over the nation (or the globe) from the comfort of your sofa if you have a computer, a headset, and a high-speed Internet connection.
8. Provide In-Home Daycare
You may be able to run an in-home daycare if your children can acquire transportation to and from school, enabling you to remain at home. This might be an excellent method to care for your own children while also earning some additional cash. However, be mindful of your state's license requirements. If you care for children from more than one family, you need be licensed.
9. Examiner
These days, standardized testing is a key element of the school system, and all of those exams need individuals to score them. Pearson Assessments, for example, recruits college-educated individuals to score exams and essays from home on a flexible schedule.
10. Independent Bookkeeper or Tax Preparer
Keep track of a small company owner's finances and assist them with quarterly taxes. This kind of work is often quite flexible and, apart from client appointments, may be done at any time of day. While an accounting background is advantageous, it is not required if you have a good mind for numbers and can learn to utilize some of the many accounting software programs available.