# 44 Ideas For First Jobs for Teenagers - Link: https://stayathomemum.com.au/family/teens/44-ideas-for-first-jobs-for-teenagers/ - Published: 2015-11-24T10:00:04+11:00 - Author: Clare Whitfield #### _Once your Teenager reaches the age of 14, they can get a part time job._ All teenagers should go out and earn their own money by getting their first job. Not only is it great for their independence, but it also teaches them how to be employees, how to interact with customers and prepares them for a career later on. [⌊Young girl working at a bakery gaining first job experience in customer service⌉⌊ Young girl working at a bakery gaining first job experience in customer service⌉[ #### **There are many reasons why it is an advantage for a teenager to get a job.** The first is that he or she is going to learn something new. Not everything is in a classroom or in house. They need to get experience in the real world where they can interact with others. Another reason is that they can gain experience for future jobs where, in most cases, they are asked to have some sort of background. Also, by getting a job, they can meet new people and interact with different personalities, ideas, etc., which is very useful as they enter the real world. The most important benefits are they get really confident, develop a sense of responsibility and become a little more confident. However, there are negative effects as well, such as possible low grades and stress, but if they do it correctly, finding a job would be a great decision. Here, we gathered 50 ideas as first jobs for teenagers: ## Babysitting Babysitting a younger child for friends or family is a great way of making some money. The money�is pretty�good and they don�t have to work for too long�– a few hours a�day or over�the weekend would be enough. This allows the teenager to have time to spend with friends and family or simply doing homework. This is a job that only the most responsible teens�are hired for because taking care of a little child is something pretty serious. ## Tutor Parents want their children to learn at school and have good grades, so, many of them are willing to pay good money to those who want to help in the subjects that their kids are struggling in. So, if a teenager has some abilities in Maths, English or History (or any other subject), it wouldn’t be a bad idea to use this talent to earn money. ## Car Wash A group of teenage friends can work together and get organised in a car wash enterprise. They can do this for the neighbours and earn a good amount of money. ## eBay/Gumtree Seller If the teenager has a console that he or she does not use any more or maybe a mobile phone or iPod�he or she doesn’t need, they�can sell them on somewhere like eBay or Gumtree. It is an easy way to get rid of things that are not needed any more and at the same time, earn some money. They�would need a Paypal account for this, so you may need to help them set this up. I know a young teenage boy who buys and sells vehicles for a profit. He has made $40,000 over the last five years! ## Dog Walking [⌊Idea first jobs for teenagers | stay at home mum⌉⌊Idea first jobs for teenagers | stay at home mum⌉[ via ericksonstock.com If the teenager knows an�animal lover in the neighbourhood, then they�can go and offer a good price to walk their dogs and even feed them too. ## Jewellery-Making With this job, a good eye for detailed work is needed. If the teenager manages to be patient enough, they�can sell their�creations at market stalls and online. ## Gardening Service Is your teen a bit of a green thumb – they can try their hand at weeding or creating a garden for someone and earn some cash! ## Computer Help There are many adults who still struggle when using the computer. There’s probably no teenager who doesn’t know how to use a computer, and some of them have a vast knowledge about technology. ## T-shirt Designer [⌊Summer jobs for teens | stay at home mum⌉⌊Summer jobs for teens | stay at home mum⌉[ via designious.com It is really easy to get your designs directly into one T-shirt, so it would be a great way of making money. The teenager only needs to make his or her own designs and that’s all. Creative T-shirts can be easily sold. ## Pool Cleaner If you are a teenager who likes pools and want to earn some money and maybe the opportunity to have fun with it, then you could try asking your neighbours who have pools in their yard! ## Dishwasher The job is very simple and you can make good money by simply washing dishes for a few hours in a restaurant. ## Youtube Vlogger [⌊Summer jobs for teens | stay at home mum⌉⌊Summer jobs for teens | stay at home mum⌉[ via forbes.com There are many guys earning incredible amounts of money just by posting videos of them doing stupid, yet funny things in front of a camera. More Reading: [How to Become a Professional Youtuber](https://stayathomemum.com.au/small-business-hub/how-to-become-a-professional-youtuber/) ## Birthday Party Entertainer / Magician Do you like children? What about magic? If so, then you can prepare a magic show and start earning out of it by performing at kids’ parties. If you like animals, then this is a great opportunity. Perfect for work experience if this is a field you’d like to pursue in the future. ## Retail Assistant Lots of teens work in the retail sector as checkout operators and sales assistants. This is a great one for a teen who is a “people person” – answering phones and offering assistance in a motel or office building can be a fun job! ## App Developer [⌊Summer jobs for teens | stay at home mum⌉⌊Summer jobs for teens | stay at home mum⌉[ via letsintern.com If you are good at software development then you can create your own apps and sell them. If you love reading different things and you’ve got tons of old books, then you can sell all your books to buy new ones. ## Website Designer There are many templates on the internet and programs you can use to accomplish this kind of job. The payment can be awesome�if you are good enough. ## Produce Picker [⌊Summer jobs for teens | stay at home mum⌉⌊Summer jobs for teens | stay at home mum⌉[ via hartlepoolmail.co.uk You can ask local farms if they need any kind of help. The job could be exhausting, but you would be in touch with nature. There is always seasonal work for producing picking which pays great! ## Modelling Some fashion and department stores often have events where they showcase their clothing lines and are often looking for models to walk the runway. Research is needed; you have to look for someone near your location who may have a product that needs to be taken to a specific place. If you are well organised, you could start a business. ## Food Service [⌊Teenager girl smiling with burger and fries at fast food restaurant⌉⌊Teenager girl smiling with burger and fries at fast food restaurant⌉ ](https://i0.wp.com/stayathomemum.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Mcdonalds2_3098241b.jpg?quality=89&ssl=1) via telegraph.co.uk This is a good option as you get to work in a team environment and learn to follow instructions and getting paid as well. The point is to use your own skills to produce money, so in case you are good in any sport, you could help someone to train or referee games. ## Photographer Assistant There are times when�a photographer may have a lot of jobs on, and of course, would be willing to pay someone for help. ## Yard Maintenance Service [⌊Teenager mowing the lawn with a push mower in a backyard garden⌉⌊Teenager mowing the lawn with a push mower in a backyard garden⌉ ](https://i0.wp.com/stayathomemum.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/yard-lawn-maintenance.jpg?quality=89&ssl=1) via blog.mint.com You can play with children and take care of them while you are in a camp and earn money as well. ## Taking Online Surveys There are many websites where they pay you for simply answering simple questions and giving your opinion. If you speak more than two languages and have good knowledge of grammar rules then you can work as a freelance translator. ## Plant Sitter Maybe your mother or your grandma are willing to pay you for�this kind of job which is pretty simple. If you are good, you could offer your services to your neighbours. You can make chairs, tables, etc. The job is not easy and you need skills, but if you are capable of doing it, then you can earn some good money. ### _There are plenty of work out there that are available and as long as you are hardworking and willing to learn some skills, then you can earn the money that you want._ ![author avatar](https://i0.wp.com/stayathomemum.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/ 12/clare_whitfield_profile.webp?quality=80&ssl=1) Clare Whitfield Chief Editor Clare Whitfield is the Editor of Stay at Home Mum and a recognised voice in practical home management for Australian families. Based in the northern suburbs of Sydney, she balances editorial leadership with life as a stay at home mum to two school age children. Her background in home economics and more than a decade of experience in recipe development, family budgeting, and household systems inform her work. [See Full Bio](https://stayathomemum.com.au/author/clare_whitfield/) [ ](https://stayathomemum.com.au/author/clare_whitfield/)