Job ideas during school hours only

[Christine]

Do they post it at the school? What about posting it at an elementary school? I am sure there has to be moms out there who would jump on this.

Our jobs are posted on the website for the school system (for us it is a county school system). You just go to the school system's website and look for the "Employment" link.

 

[cocodog]

Good luck with your search! I was in your position a few years ago.
One of my friends/ neighbors is the principal at my children's school (that's why they are at that school!). I mentuioned to her that I'd love to have a job in that town (very small and several miles away from the town where we live). The next year, she had a teacher's assistant job available, and I happily worked there for 2 years.
The money was very small ($10,000/ year), but the hours were great, as was the 'insider's view' ;o)
I am a licensed engineer who never envisioned herself working with children, so sometimes you have to keep your options open and be prepared to do something entirely different that what you may have done before children ;o)
When the economy turned, I was [fortunately] approached by a teacher at the school about her husband needing an engineer. So, once again, it was personal contacts that got me on the track to my next job.
Let people know you are interested and establich and maintain contacts. You never know... GOOD LUCK!

 

[TaraPA]

I work in retail mgmt PT, 9:30-2:30 during the week, and any hours on weekends. I don't know any retailers that would hire just for days, but if you also are willing to put in weekend hours, many would definitely consider you. We have enough students that want the evening hours, so we always seem to be short on day shift, however weekends are a must. If you don't mind working weekends then I'd put in some retail apps for days M-F plus weekends.

 

[Planogirl]

Our school cafeteria workers receive pretty low pay here. It's good to know that that's not the case everywhere.

Our hospitals have NO office openings at all! I'm jealous when I read about some areas having a need because I would love to work in such a facility.

 

[Luv2Scrap]

I am fortunate enough now that I don't have to worry about this, as DS is 13 now, but when I did have these issues, I always worked for food places. Particularly, if you can find one that is just opening, they seem to be more willing to be flexible with your hours. I have worked for several different restaurants and/or fast food places, some local and some chain restaurants. Most of these were places that were just opening, and hiring a lot of people at once. I got very good at restaurant openings!

 

[LaurenLC]

I work in retail mgmt PT, 9:30-2:30 during the week, and any hours on weekends. I don't know any retailers that would hire just for days, but if you also are willing to put in weekend hours, many would definitely consider you. We have enough students that want the evening hours, so we always seem to be short on day shift, however weekends are a must. If you don't mind working weekends then I'd put in some retail apps for days M-F plus weekends.

Hours like these are no longer the norm for retail.... Gone are the lovely 5 hour mid shifts. Even for a day part time position most retailers will require you to be available till 6. If you do look into retail, I would suggest small, privately owned stores.

 

[tasha99]

I had school hours when I worked as a legal assistant. If you work for a sole practitioner, the hours are often short--4 to 6 hours, because there just isn't 8 hours of work to do. I did have a few "all nighers" though right before a trial, where I was preparing exhibits etc. last minute.

 

[dismom2005]

Thanks for the advice to everyone.

I have applied or sent on-line resume's to at least 25 jobs over the course of the last 3 weeks...have barely gotten one bite. Even applied to Wegmans, Lowe's even though my retail experience was from years ago. I regret that they may see me as overqualified and not give me a chance.

I'm getting sort of depressed and really want to work.

 

[tar heel]

I did school-hour jobs for years, all at nonprofits. Because budgets are tight, they tend to have a lot of part-time positions. The job I have now was originally 25 hours. Unfortunately, in my field, a half-time job pays about one-third of a full-time one.

Are you near a university? Sometimes they have a lot of part-time, temp clerical positions. I worked a pretty good half-time, no benefits position at our local university for three years.

I don't think people get very far just sending in resumes (make sure to not put that unnecessary apostrophe). I think you have to network, call, etc.

What is your field? We might be able to help you more if we know your qualifications.

 

[puffkin]

Did you try Target? My DH got a job there on what they call Flow Team (stocking). He also works with the "presentation" crew when the reset aisles. They do most of their work in the mornings.

DH lost his very good office job in February. He got this PT job to help supplement unemployment while he searches for FT work in his field. He can work about 20 hours a week. We dropped DS down to just mornings at preschool to save some money so DH has to pick him up by 12:30 every day. I can drop him off in the morning on my way to work. It actually works out really well for us. The hours are pretty consistent and it fits our schedule unlike other retail situations. Target has been very accomodating so far....they told him that they have a really hard time getting quality/reliable employees so they try to really work with you.

 

[BeenHereB4]

I don't know what your FT job is, but can you try to find your current position in a PT setting? I am a legal secretary and it did take me nearly 6 months, but I eventually found a decent paying 9am-1pm job as a legal secretary. I even applied to the FT ads stating that I could work a split shift with another person (so they don't have to provide dental, etc). I got a few bites only to find that they wanted to pay me WAAAYYYY less than my usual salary though, so you really have to stick to your guns on that one.

Also, perhaps you have some business contacts for whom you could work from home? I do that too, but typically wait until the kids go to sleep or if my husband is home to hang out with them while I work.

Good luck!

 

[Sparx]

Substitute teacher.
Bank teller.

 

[englishteacha]

Schools, McD's, offices?

 

[bettymae1121]

Go to work for the school district.

That's what my mom did! She worked for the high school rather than the grade school, but the days off and hours were close enough to the grade school schedule that she was able to make it work.

 

[marcyinPA]

I teach preschool, 9-12, four mornings a week...

 

[marcyinPA]

Thanks for the advice to everyone.

I have applied or sent on-line resume's to at least 25 jobs over the course of the last 3 weeks...have barely gotten one bite. Even applied to Wegmans, Lowe's even though my retail experience was from years ago. I regret that they may see me as overqualified and not give me a chance.

I'm getting sort of depressed and really want to work.

I applied to Wegman's too...a few weeks ago. My friends stepmother works for them, and she said it took them THREE MONTHS to call her after she applied, and they interviewed her three times before they offered her a job!

I'm hoping I get called....my DH lost his job in February, and I teach preschool part time. I'd love to work another part time job to help make up some lost income, plus I don't teach during the summer, so I'll really be missing my paycheck!

 

[Melissa<3Disney]

I don't know if you are opposed to working retail. But I am a manager at a retail clothing store and some of our daytime associates are mothers working around their child's school schedule. Actually two of my best associates work 10-2 during the week!! I wish I had them on the weekends!! haha

 

[Pastamom]

I work 1/2 time teaching at a local university - after my 1st semester I have been able to set my own schedule. It's been great for my family.

A lot of my friends work from home. Is that a possibility for you?

Contact your local church - they may know of something.

Get the word out - you never know who is looking for someone or has a friend who is.

Another thing you could do is volunteer in your community, which may turn into work.

Good luck!

 

[snarlingcoyote]

I'm going to echo some previous posters - go to the school. Try for substitute positions first and work your way in, if need be.

Also, I've known several ladies who watch the kids of school teachers. It works out well for everyone - the teachers don't have to worry about losing their place for daycare b/c they don't want summers and you only have the kids for the days school is in session. Heck, there are some older ladies without kids who choose to go this route, just because it's so nice to have summers and and all holidays off from taking care of little ones.

 

[Disney1fan2002]

Go to work for the school district.

Become a lunchlady. The hours match your kids, AND you will be home when they are (school vacations, holiday, 1/2 days, ect.)