Tutoring:
Description:
- If you know a lot about any subject, such as geometry, biology, or art, you can tutor students who need help in your areas of knowledge.
- Because this is paid tutoring and not for free, often organizations or employment websites have a more professional application process. Most likely, you will need a resume, have an interview and potentially a subject test.
Websites to find work:
- Tutor.com, Preply, SkimaTalk, Wyzant
- Remember: if you are not sure if you can apply, contact the organization for clarification
- You can also check out freelance websites, such as Fiverr
Age requirements:
- Tutoring websites: minimum 16 years old
- Freelance websites: minimum 13 years old
Average pay: $10 – $20 per hour
Another option for tutoring:
- It is difficult to find paid tutoring opportunities as a high school student, so you can always start your own tutoring business
- You can ask your parents if they know anyone that would like to be tutored or offer a paid teaching position
- Just keep in mind, you might have to start off cheap for people to be willing to pay you, since you are a high school student
Extra links:
- Best 5 Online Tutoring Jobs For Teens, Apply Today!
- If you are 18 years old, this article links some websites that offer paid tutoring opportunities
Proofreader
Description:
- Some companies provide proofreading and editing opportunities to high school students. If you are excellent at spotting grammatical errors (spelling, grammar, and punctuation) and very detailed, this is applicable for you
Websites to find work:
Age requirement:
- Most freelance websites: minimum 18 years old
- Fiverr: minimum 13 years old
Average pay: $15 – $30 per hour
Extra links:
- How To Be A Proofreader Without An English Degree
- This article covers 7 must haves to be a proofreader and it is a really good introduction into becoming a proofreader
- Become A Proofreader: No Experience Necessary
- If you like guides, this article is basically a guide to become a proofreader
- 16 Online Editing and Proofreading Jobs
- This article collected a lot of companies that regularly hire proofreaders and editors. I am not sure if all of the companies accept high school proofreaders, so if you are unsure, send an email to the company
Online data entry jobs
Description:
- Data entry is the process of putting the written information from forms, applications, or company files into a computer system database or application for businesses to use. If you can type quickly and accurately, then this type of job is good for you.
Websites to find work:
- FlexJobs, CrowdSource, Upwork and Fiverr
Age requirement:
- Most freelance websites: minimum 18 years old
- Fiverr: minimum 13 years old
Average pay: $10 – $15 per hour
Extra links:
- How Can I Get a Data Entry Job With No Experience?
- As the name suggests, this article covers how to get a data entry job without any experience
- Which Companies Hire Data Entry Keyers To Work From Home
- This article collected different companies that hire data entry jobs. Not all of them accept high school students, so if you are unsure, send an email to the company for clarification
- What Are the Qualifications to Get a Teen Data Entry Job?
- This is just an answer to a question, but it is really insightful for understanding how to approach the application for a data entry job as a high school student
Freelance Writer
Description:
- If you like writing, being a freelance writer is right up your alley. Companies, blogs, magazines, websites, and other businesses are looking for freelance writers to write for them on a full or part-time basis.
Websites to find work:
- Upwork, Fiverr, iWriter, Problogger, FreelanceWriting.com, PeoplePerHour.com, HubPages, Listverse and Helium
Age requirement: minimum 13 years old
Average pay: varies depending on what platform ($5 – $100 per article)
Another writing job option:
- If you want to, you can also start a blog, but it takes a lot more time, energy, and investment to actually start earning money from it.
- Starting and committing to a blog is similar to winning big or losing all. If the blog turns out to be successful, you can earn a lot of money, but if it doesn’t, you won’t get anything out of it other than experience
Extra links:
- The Must Have Beginner’s Guide to 50+ Freelance Writing Jobs
- This article covers an overview on what you should expect from a freelance writing job and it collected a bunch of job opportunities
- Best Writing Jobs for Students (Part-Time Jobs)
- This article collected a lot of freelance writing employment sites and other writing jobs for students
Extra blog:
- lj freelance
- This blog covers ways to get well-paid freelance writing jobs, providing tips and tricks for beginners
Micro Freelancer
Description:
- Micro freelancing is work that is completed in a short amount of time for small amounts of money. Generally, anything that pays less than $100 and lasts less than 2 weeks, is a micro freelance job. You can sell whatever you do best, such as voice overs, video editing, programming projects, transcribing videos, etc.
Websites to find work:
Age requirement: minimum 13 years old
Average pay: varies on project type and skill level, but generally starting at $10
Keep in mind:
- Most freelancing websites, such as Upwork, CrowdSource, GoLance, and FlexJobs, require you to be at least 18 years old in order to sign up, since when you are 18 years old, you are capable of entering into legally binding contracts.
- If you are under 18 years old, Fiverr, PeoplePerHour, and Craigslist is the place to go.
Virtual Assistant
Description:
- A virtual assistant works to help business owners and bloggers stay organized. Some tasks to expect include, scheduling appointments, making phone calls, maintain a website, enter data and managing email accounts
Websites to find work:
Age requirement: minimum 13 years old
Average pay: $10 – $20 per hour
Extra Links:
- How to Become a Virtual Assistant (Even Without Experience)
- This article holds a lot of information on what you should expect as a virtual assistant and how to get a position
- How to Become a Virtual Assistant with No Experience
- This article also provides a lot of helpful tips and information about being a virtual assistant
Customer Service Representative
Description:
- You can work as a customer service representative for U-Haul, where you handle complaints, process orders, and provide information about an organization’s products and services.
Websites to find work:
Age requirement: minimum 16 years old
Average pay: $7.50 – $8.50 per hour
Transcriptionist
Description:
- A transcriptionist is a typist who listens to recorded or live audio files and converts what they hear into text format
Websites to find work:
Age requirement: minimum 13 years old
Average pay: $5 to more, varies depending on the task
Extra links:
- Top 20 Work at Home Online Transcription Jobs for Beginners and Pros
- This article collected many different websites for people to find online transcription jobs and a lot of them is applicable to high school students
Extra Links:
Here are some extra articles that talk about online job opportunities for teens:
- 11 Legit Online Jobs For Students In Canada
- 10 Easy Online Jobs for High Schoolers That Pay Well
- 10 Online Jobs for Students that You Can Turn into a Career or a Business from Home
- Best 30 Online Jobs for Teens – Work from Home (18 and Under)
- 31 Legit Online Jobs For Teens in 2020
- Best 5 Perfect Online Jobs for High School Students To Make Money Online
Here is an article that covers what you should expect and know before going into freelance:
