If your 9 year old child is looking to make his or her own money, you’ve come to the right place! In this article, I’ll review the top jobs for 9 year olds (or even 10 or 11 year olds) that span both online and offline opportunities. When I was younger, I took part in many of these jobs. I not only earned my own money, but I learned many hard and soft skills including how to work with others and time management.
Read on to learn about the best jobs for 9 year olds.
Benefits of Starting a Job at 9
You may be thinking to yourself, “Why should my child start a job at 9 years old?”. Reasonable thinking – after all this is a time when your child is busy with tons of things such as school, homework and socializing. However, if your child has a handle on school and homework, having a job is a great way to:
- Learn time management skills
- Interact with people of different ages
- Understand the value of a dollar
- Determine which types of jobs he or she may interest in later on in life
The Guide to Seasonal Jobs for 9 Year Olds
Why Choose a Seasonal Job?
Seasonal and temporary jobs are a great way for your son or daughter to dip their feet into the working world. If you’re worried that your child may feel overwhelmed by working while going to school and doing homework, temporary gigs are a fun way to earn cash without committing to a gig for more than a couple months.
Another reason why temp work is ideal is going back to my earlier point about how working a job is a great way to try out different jobs. If your child spends a couple months sourcing clients and raking leaves but realizes that they don’t enjoy physical labour, he or she can choose a more administrative gig for his or her next paid job.
Finding Clients When Choosing a Job
So you and your child have decided on a seasonal job. Many seasonal jobs require you and your child to find clients – for example, people who need their lawn mowed and leaves raked.
When I was a child, I had the most luck going door-to-door in my neighborhood. Spend a night or two after dinner with your child asking the neighbors if they’re in need of any seasonal services. Additionally, post some ads on Facebook Marketplace.
Another ideal way to maximize clients is to be flexible with what services you offer. If your son or daughter is interested and willing to do a variety of services and jobs, they’ll increase their chances of finding work!
The Top Seasonal Jobs for 9 Year Olds
Running a Lemonade Stand
While you may think a lemonade stand might be overdone, it’s an excellent job for kids and popular for a reason! Operating a lemonade stand is one of the best jobs for 9 year olds as it’ll teach your child time management, how to market and advertise and money management.
All you’ll need to get started are booth supplies, lemons, water, sugar, juice pitchers and cups.
Plant and Lawn Care
Watering plants, mowing lawns and weeding are all fantastic jobs for 9 year olds. Your child will need supervision operating a lawn mower, so if you’re comfortable and have the time to watch your child, gardening and lawn care is a great option.
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Operating a Car Wash
A car wash is another fun way to get exercise and earn some extra cash. Your child can gather his or her friends or siblings and make it a whole event. Rent a parking lot or borrow a friend’s large countryside backyard, put up some posters and post some ads on Facebook Marketplace.
Selling Food Outdoors
As an alternative to selling lemonade, sell food near a sports arena or park. Batch cook some easy and healthy meals and store them in a cooler.
Raking Leaves
Raking leaves is a great way for your child to get some exercise. Plus, it’s an ideal side hustle to do between the busy beginning of school season and Christmas.
Shoveling Snow
After the leaves have fallen, yoour child can shovel snow if you live in a region that gets snow.
The Guide to Online Jobs for 9 Year Olds
Why Choose an Online Job?
So your child wants to work online. Fair enough! In the digital age, it only makes sense why they want to make money online. Choosing an online gig has a number of benefits for both your and your child. Years ago, you had to leave your home to make money. My first informal gigs were raking leaves and shovelling snow and my first official job was working at a cinnamon bun shop in a shopping mall. While your child can still work in-person, choosing an online job has a number of benefits, including:
- Saving time by eliminating commuting via car, bus or on foot
- Flexibility in what your child wears – if he or she despises wearing a uniform and loves wearing pajamas, many jobs allow you to wear whatever you want!
- Developing technical skills including troubleshooting technology, operating a video camera and microphone and practicing video phone call etiquitte
- Saving you time as the parent – you won’t need to drop your child off or pick them up multiple times a week!
Finding Online Jobs for 9 Year Olds
There are many differen ways to find online work. Many websites such as paid market research platforms post opportunities on their websites. If your child wants to tutor or sell digital prints, they’ll need to set up a platform to sell their products on or post ads on a platform such as Facebook Marketplace. For your best chances, spread your net wide and apply on a variety of different websites.
The Top Online Jobs for 9 Year Olds
Participating in Paid Market Research Studies
Companies all over the world want feedback on their products and services. Rather than spending tons of money to fix products or adjust services after being released, they’d rather invest money to get it right the first time. Companies post market research interviews, 30 minute to 1 hour video or phone calls between marke researchers and consumers within a specific target demographic. Researchers ask participants questions about specific products and may even ask them to do a live demo and give feedback on a prototype right then and there.
Sign up on platforms such as Respondent and User Interviews where you’ll have the chance to apply for studies on your child’s behalf. Most platforms require participants to be at least 16.
Tutoring Other Students
If your child is gifted in math, science or another subject, he or she can tutor other students via Skype or another online video platform. Help your child set up ads on Facebook Marketplace and set up policies such as offering a free trial, no-show policies and cancellation policies.
Selling Digital Prints on Etsy
Millions of people all over the world are looking for cute prints on t-shirts, bags, posters, hats and much more. Help your child sign up for a Canva and Etsy account. He or she can create eye-catching designs and sell them on Etsy.
Starting a YouTube Channel
Creative kids should consider making their own content and publishing it on YouTube. Your child can choose a niche such as hobbies or sports and post videos all about it. Many people are interested in learning more about an array of topics, and YouTube is a major platform where they go to learn more about it from experts – those interested and involved in them on a day-to-day-basis. YouTube creators can generate income by placing ads on their channel, receiving affiliate income and selling their own physical and digital products.
While it is a challenge to generate income from YouTube, it’s possible. If your child is patient, persistent and knows that it’s not a guaranteed source of income, it’s still well worth a shot! They’ll learn valuable skills including video editing and public speaking.
A Final Word on the Top Jobs for 9 Year Olds
There you have it – the best jobs for 9 year olds. There are many different options for your child to pick from. Start with one job. If your child enjoys it and can handle more gigs, add on another job or two. Most, of all make sure they’re having fun while learning and earning!
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Janita is a frugal living expert and owner of Frugal Fun Finance. With over five years of personal experience finding and trying out the best ways to make and save more money, she's eager to share her knowledge. Janita's strategies have helped her save thousands of dollars for funding investments and traveling to over 20 countries.
Janita completed training in personal finance at The University of Western Ontario and McGill University, two prestigious Canadian universities. Her expertise has been shared on GoBankingRates, Yahoo Finance, and NASDAQ.com.
