Flexible jobs for single mothers, across the US
We match single mothers with jobs that fit school hours, part-time weeks, remote days and evening shifts, and we help employers build roles a parent can keep.
Seven schedules we recruit for
Each one has its own guide: what the week looks like, which jobs offer it and what the law says about pay.
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School hours
Start after drop-off and finish before the last bell.
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Part-time
Fewer hours a week, on days you can count on.
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Remote
Work from home on set hours, with no commute to squeeze in.
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Hybrid
Fixed office days, with the rest of the week at home.
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Evenings and weekends
Shifts that start when another adult can be home with the kids.
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Four-day week
Longer days, then a full weekday free for family.
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Flexible start
Pick a start time that suits the school run.
Careers that work around a family
Fourteen jobs where flexible hours are common, each with training routes and federal pay figures.
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Medical billing and coding
Code patient records for insurance claims, often from home.
Remote, School hours, Four-day week
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Customer service
Answer calls and chats, with remote and part-time shifts.
Remote, Part-time, Evenings and weekends
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Virtual assistant
Run inboxes, calendars and documents, all from home.
Remote, Flexible start, Part-time
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Bookkeeper
Keep the books for small firms, often on set days.
Part-time, School hours, Flexible start
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Payroll specialist
Run payroll on a fixed calendar, often hybrid.
Hybrid, Part-time, Four-day week
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HR coordinator
Run hiring paperwork, onboarding and staff records.
Hybrid, Flexible start, Four-day week
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Medical receptionist
Run a medical front desk, with daytime shifts common.
School hours, Part-time, Evenings and weekends
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Dental receptionist
Book patients and handle insurance at a dental office.
School hours, Four-day week, Part-time
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Pharmacy technician
Fill prescriptions in shifts, part-time common.
Part-time, Evenings and weekends, Flexible start
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Paraprofessional
Support a classroom on the school day and calendar.
School hours, Part-time
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Insurance agent
Sell and service policies, with a state license.
Hybrid, Flexible start, Evenings and weekends
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IT support specialist
Fix computer and account problems for staff or customers.
Hybrid, Remote, Flexible start
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Project coordinator
Keep project schedules, meetings and budgets on track.
Hybrid, Flexible start, Four-day week
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Sales development representative
Book sales meetings by phone and email, often remote.
Remote, Hybrid, Flexible start
How matching works
Four steps from your first message to an interview, and you never pay us anything.
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You tell us your hours
Send the form with the days and times you can work, your ZIP code and the jobs you have done.
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We talk it through
We call to go over your skills, the pay you need and the hours that suit your family.
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We look for the fit
We search for roles that match your hours and confirm the schedule with the employer before we introduce you.
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You meet the employer
We set up interviews around your week. If you are hired, the employer pays you directly.
For employers: roles filled on hours a parent can keep
A schedule that works for parents widens the group of people who can say yes to your job.
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Flexible role design
We help turn a hard-to-fill role into school-hours, part-time, hybrid or remote work while keeping what the job needs.
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Screened candidates
Before anyone is introduced, we check their work history, the hours they can keep and any license the role requires.
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Equal opportunity
Every role is open to every qualified applicant. We never ask you to prefer or exclude anyone because of sex, marital status or family status.
State guides for working parents
We recruit across the United States. Twenty states have their own guide to wages, leave, child care help and pay rules.
States with their own guide
Help while you work
Three official programs worth knowing about. Our support page explains each one and links to the official site.
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Child care assistance
Every state runs a program that helps working parents pay for child care. ChildCare.gov points you to yours.
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Tax credits for working parents
The Earned Income Tax Credit and the Child Tax Credit are claimed on your federal tax return. IRS.gov explains who qualifies.
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American Job Centers
Local centers that offer employment and training help to job seekers. CareerOneStop finds the nearest one.
Common questions
Do I pay anything to find work through SingleMothers.us?
No. Job seekers never pay us a fee. If anyone asks you for money in our name, for training, equipment or a background check, it is not us.
Do I have to be a single mother to apply?
No. Every role is open to every qualified applicant. We focus our outreach on single mothers and other single parents, and anyone can send us their details.
What kind of jobs do you fill?
Office, healthcare support, customer service, classroom and sales roles where flexible hours are common. Our career guides cover fourteen of them.
Can I work only during school hours?
Often, yes. Front desk, billing and classroom support jobs often fit inside the school day. Tell us your exact hours.
Which states do you cover?
All of the United States. Twenty states have their own guide on this site, and we work with job seekers and employers in every state.