Unleashing the Top Fervent Side Gigs Ideal for Educators

Easier Side Jobs for Teachers

Are you a teacher looking to add to your income or fill those long summer breaks? Check out my top suggestions below for the perfect side job.

1. Sell Your Lesson Plans: Creating lesson plans is a big part of your job; why not share the love (and make some extra bucks) by selling your own plans to other teachers? Websites like Teachers Pay Teachers make this easy.

2. Tutoring: With your teacher’s hat already on, offering tutoring services is a natural fit. You can offer online or in-person sessions and even consider a group tutoring approach.

3. Online Teaching: Ever thought about spreading your teaching influence worldwide? Companies like VIPKid recruit teachers for online classes – another learning avenue for you and your students!

4. Adjunct Professor: Teach a couple of classes at a local college or university. This is a great way to add to your income without adding too much additional workload.

5. Sell Educational Printables: Teachers, parents, and students appreciate a good teaching aid. Create and sell educational printables on platforms like Etsy.

6. Blogging: Share your teaching adventures, experiences or inspirations in a blog. If done right, this could even become a significant income source.

7. YouTube Channel: The visual learners will thank you! Start a YouTube channel centered on your teaching specialty or another topic you’re passionate about.

8. Podcasts: Here’s another avenue to connect with education enthusiasts or to share your passion about other topics.

9. Online Course Creation: Use platforms like Teachable to create and sell your own online course.

10. Write A Book: Share your teaching stories or useful education information in a book! Amazon’s Kindle Direct Publishing makes self-publishing easier than you think.

11. Freelance with Your Skills: From writing to consulting, the options for skills-based freelancing are limitless.

12. Summer School: A fallback option for keeping busy (and getting paid) over the summer is, of course, teaching summer school.

13. Online Surveys: For a bit of pocket change, take online surveys in your spare time.

14. Delivery Driver: Using your car, you can earn by delivering groceries, meals, or packages for companies like DoorDash and Instacart.

15. Rent Out Storage Space: Got spare space at home? List it on Neighbor and make money from renting it out.

16. After-School Programs: Working for one can add to your income by extending your working hours.

17. Coach Sports Teams: If sports are your thing, why not coach a local youth sports team?

18. Be a Referee: If you prefer the officiating side of sports, refereeing games could bring in some money.

19. Proofreading: Put your grammar skills to good use and help others perfect their documents by proofreading.

20. Medium Writer: Medium is a blogging platform that pays writers based on article views. Share your thoughts and make some income!

21. Start a Facebook Group for Teachers: An engaging online community can be a bridge to income generating opportunities.

22. Dog Walking: Enjoying outdoor exercise with furry friends for a fee sounds like a good break from a busy teaching day!

23. Teach Music Lessons: If you’re a music teacher, private music lessons could be another income source.

Remember, finding your perfect side gig takes some trial and error but as long as it’s something you’re passionate about, stick with it and grow your side business! Good luck!