The Best Flexible Job for Bay Area Parents

San Francisco parents looking for reliable yet flexible part-time work, look no further than Kango. The award-winning "Uber for Kids" service provides rides and childcare for busy families throughout the Bay Area. Drivers, who are TrustLine certified, are responsible for taking kids to and from school, sports practices, tutoring and other activities, and in addition to driving can even earn money through tips or by babysitting until the parent or guardian arrives home.

According to the company's driver application page, Kango drivers can expect to make $35/hour. That pay, paired with the ability to choose your own hours, makes Kango the perfect side gig for parents looking to earn a little extra money or for empty-nesters with time to spare. You can even secure regular gigs, where you get to know the family and kids. The founder of the company, Sara Schaer, says that drivers act as "surrogate parents" and many create deep relationships the families they help. Current Kango drivers say that their days are "comfortable, easy-going and smooth" - which makes sense, as driving children is much more pleasant than, say, driving for an adult rideshare company where your passengers are unfamiliar and could potentially be inebriated, threatening or act in other unsavory ways.

While the interview process is extensive - expect background checks, DMV checks, in-person interviews, fingerprinting and more - this makes sense for a company that services kids and teens. If you're a parent yourself, you can understand the need for an intense security screening.

For more information, you can visit Kango on the web at www.kangoapp.co.