Sales and Education Jobs

• Some of the most flexible jobs for working single moms can be found in the sales and education fields. The hours are often compatible with school and after school programs, and most of the tasks involved in these jobs are possible to handle outside of the office or classroom if necessary. Real estate agents and other sales jobs offer flexibility because you can make appointments according to your schedule. Educational positions, such as teachers and teaching assistants, have flexible schedules, as well, and most of them have added incentive of a long break during the summer.
  
  

Marketing and Communications

• Working single moms with younger pre-school children may find that working from home every day or splitting time between the office and home works best for their schedules. Some of the positions that offer this kind of flexibility are in the marketing and communications field. These jobs include writers and editors, graphic designers and proofreaders. Technology makes working at home easy, and many companies like to hire at home workers because they save money on office space.
  
  

Healthcare

• Some may find it easier to work nights or weekends, and hospitals with their 24/7 schedules offer a lot of flexibility. Jobs like nursing and X-ray technicians are in high demand and are expected to continue to grow in the coming years, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Jobs outside of the hospital may work well, too. Physical therapists, dental hygienists and pharmacy technicians also have flexible schedules outside of the basic nine-to-five routine, and offer full and part-time opportunities.
  
  

Be an Entrepreneur

• Can't find the ideal job? Perhaps you should create one for yourself. If you have a great business idea, you may be able start a home-based business with a grant or loan. If you're the boss, your schedule can be as flexible as you need it to be, and if you have older children, they might enjoy lending a helping hand. There a few organizations, including the Federal Government who may be willing to help a single mom get started.
  
  

Work-from-Home Schemes

• If your job search includes looking at companies that promise you can earn thousands of dollars each month without leaving your home, proceed with caution. While this may seem appealing, not all work-at-home companies are legitimate. Chances are if a company asks you to spend your own money to buy supplies or anything else, it's a scam. Legitimate companies will hire you based on your skills and merit, and not your ability to pay for supplies or training.