Best teen jobs: Earn, learn, and grow

Orlando, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) – With school back in session and expenses rising, many teens are looking for part-time jobs to earn extra income.

While nearly 6 million 16- to 19-year-olds were employed in June 2024, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the highest number in over a decade, finding the right balance between schoolwork and earning potential can be challenging.

Remote jobs can be a great option for tech-savvy teens.

Platforms, such as TutorMe, Tutorpeers, and Chegg, welcome teenage tutors as young as 13 to sign up. You can set your own schedule, your own pricing and connect with peers. Some tutors earn as much as $50 an hour.

Teens can also put their screen time to good use and get paid to blog. Articles on specific topics such as gaming, and product reviews are popular for kids to write about. Other remote jobs for teens include virtual assistant, social media manager, and graphic and web designer. These jobs all require skills that will add value to your resume later on.

If your teen loves pets, they can earn a paycheck to play with them. Dog watchers and walkers can get anywhere from $10 to $20 an hour.

Teen babysitters are always in high demand. Most babysitters start between the ages of 11 and 14 years old and make on average $10 an hour for one child, and $5 more for each additional child. But before they start, it recommended they take a Red Cross babysitting course.

If your teen is struggling with where to start searching, sites like ZipRecruiter and GetMyFuture give you resources and the help you need to get started for that first job.

Another oldie but goodie — restaurant jobs are a good way to teach responsibility and improve their communication skills. Indeed says the best jobs for teens include host, server, and food delivery driver. These jobs pay anywhere from $12 to $20 an hour. Teens can also find freelance work. Sites like Fiverr, Upwork and Snagajob are available but be sure to check the age requirements. And just like their adult counterparts, networking with family, friends and church groups are all a great way to find work.

Contributors to this news report include: Cliff Tumetel, Producer; Bob Walko, Editor

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