Jobs outside of teaching

1. Educational Policy Consultant

If you're thinking of quitting the classroom, it's possible that it's because you disagree with a compulsory policy... maybe thirty. Make a difference by becoming a policy expert, someone with hands-on administrative expertise who wants to analyze and amend policies in educational institutions.

2. Curriculum Developer/Director

Do you want to increase the quality of what kids learn? Do you want to collaborate with teachers? Informing curriculum is a terrific method to have a direct effect on what happens in the classroom without really being there!

3. Mentor/Coach

Many school systems elevate older teachers to roles as mentors and coaches for new and struggling teachers. Some coaches exclusively work at one school, while others travel around the district. You will spend time in classrooms but will not be accountable for your own children. Meghann R. explains, "I'm a literacy coach for ELA teachers." I work with instructors who are new to the profession or who are having difficulty with their teaching practices." She launched her coaching company after seeing how desperate other educators had grown to merely stay afloat. "As someone who went through the similar problems in my early years of school, I believed I could have a huge influence on others by sharing my knowledge in areas where some are truly suffering."

4. Educational Adviser

An education consultant may assist schools and companies in a variety of ways. "There are a lot of Ed-tech and consulting positions out there that need a teacher's expertise," Kela L. explains. Consider all of the tools we utilized to make the shift to distant learning. All of those businesses are thriving and may be recruiting."

5. Online Teacher

Although red tape and pressure remain, being an online educator has been a game changer for many individuals, particularly now that we've all done it while still in quarantine. Even when salaried, the salary is lower, but so is the stress. Kellie T. concurs. "I'm still teaching, but on a virtual platform." I've been working for a few years now. I appreciate it because I get to teach what I want, when I want."

6.Director of Community Relations

Consider your neighborhood YMCA or kids center. A teacher is ideal for organizing and facilitating educational and sports programs and activities.

7. Counselor for Guidance

Guidance counselors are in a unique position to assist kids while also improving the institution. While still employed by a school system, counselors act as personal advocates for children in need and are in charge of planning activities to benefit the student population.

8.Manager of Education

Typically, an education manager works inside a firm to assist teaching and learning activities. Administrative activities may include organizing educational programs, obtaining funds, instructing, and more! "I'm an education manager for a nonprofit farm to school program," Karen L. adds. I design, edit/revise classes, and train young people how to teach kids about gardening."

9. Public Educational Curator

This position assists with the management and implementation of educational activities and programs at locations such as museums and zoos. Consider teaching... and animal contact!

10.Work with Disabled Adults 

"If you have any medium to big scale firms that employ individuals with impairments, maybe start there," Melissa M. suggests. City and county agencies, as well as child protective services, are always in need of SPED trained personnel."

11. Event Coordinator

Were you the teacher that loved to organise all of your school's activities and functions? If so, channel your enthusiasm into event organizing. You'll still have the opportunity to communicate with others and see projects through to completion.

12.Life Coach 

Life coaching is similar to teaching in that you will be assisting someone in discovering their abilities and working to achieve the objectives they set for themselves. The main difference is that you will be dealing with adults rather than children.

13. Educator in Prison

Many individuals are hesitant to do so because they are concerned about their safety. Melissa E. disagrees. "It's a fantastic opportunity!" You attract the most talented and ambitious pupils. Because they appreciate you so much, they will go out of their way to keep you safe. Take a chance!"

14. Independent Writer

If you like writing and are a diligent worker who will do the legwork to get writing assignments, freelancing is an excellent choice for you, and there are many educational publishers seeking for authors. You may work from home, write when it is convenient for you, and earn a good living. "I became a copywriter after I retired after 32 years since I love to write and it merged my English and journalism background," Susan G. explains.

15.Editor 

If you don't like writing but want to help with material distribution, you should consider becoming an editor. An editor often collaborates with authors to create material that adheres to the publication's editorial requirements (whether printed or online). Writing and managerial abilities are required! And if you worked in a certain field, you may discover that your expertise is even more in demand for editorial employment.

16.Academic Advisor at a College

When it comes to assisting students' academic and personal success, you're well-versed in looking at the larger picture as a teacher. Being an academic adviser is frequently a suitable fit for persons who have left teaching but do not want to quit the education industry entirely. Candidates with master's degrees and related higher education experience are preferred by most institutions.

17. Curriculum Service Representative

Former teachers are often employed as service agents by publishing businesses that provide curriculum for school systems. Your objective is to engage with educators and instruct them on how to use the company's goods. The benefits of this profession include the ability to apply the information you learned as a classroom instructor (which makes it easier to connect with clients), the ability to work part-time, manage your schedule, and earn much more money.

18.Tutoring

Start your own tutoring company by using your experience as an educator. Yes, tutoring positions are still teaching jobs, but if you can establish your own clientele, you can earn a lot of money, with competent instructors asking between $35 and $50 per hour. Use the solid connections you've developed over the years to move to working at your own speed and on your own terms. "I retired after 20 years of teaching, and I've never been happier!" says Michele T. My school families began contacting me very immediately, asking if I would be interested in being a personal tutor for their children. Individual plans were created depending on their requirements."

19.Librarian 

This employment may be ideal for persons who like books and/or promoting research or a passion of reading. Librarians choose books and instructional materials for school, business, legal, and public libraries. In general, a Master's Degree in Library Science is required (MLS). "Now I work in the children's section of the local library, and I have never been happier," China R. adds.

20.Health Coach 

A health coach serves as a mentor and wellness expert, assisting clients in making dietary and lifestyle improvements. "I quit teaching because I replaced my salary within six months health coaching, and I am influencing so many lives," Wendy A. says. The most gratifying job I've ever had, with the ability to work from anywhere."

21.Interpreter/Translator 

Do you have any experience teaching a foreign language? Why not use that talent as an interpreter or translator? You'll be translating spoken or written words in at least two languages, so your fluency must be excellent.

Do you have any additional post-teacher occupations to recommend? Please leave them in the comments section, and we will update this article.