WFH jobs in education sector

[Anonymous]

I am a teacher (elementary level, certified preK-6) and currently a reading interventionist in public schools. I am completely burned out in my work situation and struggling with the lack of flexibility, and would like to WFH even if it means a pay cut from my already low salary. I have 3 kids and a spouse who works long hours, and I need to make a change. Have any teachers out there transitioned to a fully or primarily remote job and what do you do? I don’t necessarily need to stay in the education field (not sure if WFH is even possible in education) but that is all of my professional experience. I am certified in O-G instruction, but tutoring seems impossible at the moment due to schedules and three active kids (late ES to HS age). I honestly would prefer something boring and repetitive that I can do from home to what I am currently trying to make work. Any ideas?

[Anonymous]

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[Anonymous]

Consulting on curriculum and education design

Reading specialist

Medical billing

[Anonymous]

There are remote call center jobs. Probably the definition of remote and repetitive.

[Anonymous]

I left teaching and spent the next several years as an instructional coach. I worked primarily at home but visited schools for observations but I could always set my own schedule so it worked great for balancing my own parenting schedule. Pay was about 80k.

[Anonymous]

Years ago my friend worked remotely as a math teacher at a virtual school in CA. This was 2018-19 and she was paid about $60K.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I left teaching and spent the next several years as an instructional coach. I worked primarily at home but visited schools for observations but I could always set my own schedule so it worked great for balancing my own parenting schedule. Pay was about 80k.

That’s part of the problem with education now. Everybody wants an education-adjacent job, but very few want the challenge of the classroom.

So we have tons of admin, tons of instructional coaches, curriculum developers, etc… and they all provide oversight. And the people doing the work in the classroom are drowning because all of these external forces, some of whom have barely taught themselves.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I left teaching and spent the next several years as an instructional coach. I worked primarily at home but visited schools for observations but I could always set my own schedule so it worked great for balancing my own parenting schedule. Pay was about 80k.

That’s part of the problem with education now. Everybody wants an education-adjacent job, but very few want the challenge of the classroom.

So we have tons of admin, tons of instructional coaches, curriculum developers, etc… and they all provide oversight. And the people doing the work in the classroom are drowning because all of these external forces, some of whom have barely taught themselves.

I agree, it’s a huge problem. Classroom teachers should be paid a lot more. Their pay should be higher than most admins, “coaches,” and paper pushers.

[Anonymous]

WFH is going to become few and far between going forward. The pendulum has swung. Go into business for yourself is your best bet.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I left teaching and spent the next several years as an instructional coach. I worked primarily at home but visited schools for observations but I could always set my own schedule so it worked great for balancing my own parenting schedule. Pay was about 80k.

That’s part of the problem with education now. Everybody wants an education-adjacent job, but very few want the challenge of the classroom.

So we have tons of admin, tons of instructional coaches, curriculum developers, etc… and they all provide oversight. And the people doing the work in the classroom are drowning because all of these external forces, some of whom have barely taught themselves.

I agree but I don’t feel bad about wanting to get out of the classroom, not for one second. If the current state of affairs in public schools and the lack of support and funds weren’t completely soul-crushing for teachers, we wouldn’t have this problem.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I left teaching and spent the next several years as an instructional coach. I worked primarily at home but visited schools for observations but I could always set my own schedule so it worked great for balancing my own parenting schedule. Pay was about 80k.

That’s part of the problem with education now. Everybody wants an education-adjacent job, but very few want the challenge of the classroom.

So we have tons of admin, tons of instructional coaches, curriculum developers, etc… and they all provide oversight. And the people doing the work in the classroom are drowning because all of these external forces, some of whom have barely taught themselves.

This. And superintendents spending a fortune on these types of people instead of giving that $ to classroom teachers! Honestly, people in my area (not DMV) found our former superintendent spending hundreds of thousands on these types of things. You need to be vigilant and see where your tax dollars are going as they should be going to the classroom teachers!!!!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I left teaching and spent the next several years as an instructional coach. I worked primarily at home but visited schools for observations but I could always set my own schedule so it worked great for balancing my own parenting schedule. Pay was about 80k.

That’s part of the problem with education now. Everybody wants an education-adjacent job, but very few want the challenge of the classroom.

So we have tons of admin, tons of instructional coaches, curriculum developers, etc… and they all provide oversight. And the people doing the work in the classroom are drowning because all of these external forces, some of whom have barely taught themselves.

I agree but I don’t feel bad about wanting to get out of the classroom, not for one second. If the current state of affairs in public schools and the lack of support and funds weren’t completely soul-crushing for teachers, we wouldn’t have this problem.

I have a relative who has stayed in the profession for the healthcare and pension. They looked for a school close to their family home and don't do any extras- no clubs, etc. They are pushing through because they saw their parents in retirement. One was in education, has an excellent pension, and the other who worked for themselves has lost a ton of $/not enough in retirement. If the one parent didn't have the pension the parents would need to be working PT in retirement.

[Anonymous]

See what companies like Pearson have on offer.

[Anonymous]

Ed tech
Museum Ed

[Anonymous]

1. Write curriculum
2. Work for a cyber charter school. You may need to look in PA. Some like you to attend weekly staff meetings in person, but not all.