Does it seem impossible to make ends meet, no matter how hard you try – but you don’t want to find a job outside of your school system? Consider taking a second job within the school system to pad your pocketbook a bit.
Drive the School Bus. If you don’t have an early morning class, consider driving the school bus. It’s good part-time work, and as an added bonus, you can drive your kids to their field trip locations. You will need a commercial driver’s license and some training in order to make it happen, but that can be obtained during the summer months – so that by the time you’re ready to start the school year, your new second job will be in place!
Work as a Janitor. You work in the building all day – if you can stand being there a little longer after hours, you could offer your services and clean the place up! You can do your janitorial work as soon as the school day is over, and still be home in time for dinner on most nights. The extra paycheck from the cleaning work might pay a few bills and make finances easier.
Tutoring. Give of your teaching skills after hours, when you can teach kids who are in danger of falling behind. Get their grades up and get a good paycheck by helping them out. If you want to be a private tutor, you could get paid by the parents directly, putting even more money in your pocket.
Work in Administration. Do you have great office skills? You might be able to work in the administrative offices of the school. After-hours work might be welcomed by your school board or other branches of the education system – check with your system to find out what kind of work they need and whether you might be a good fit.
Substitute teacher. Do you teach only a few days a week? Do you teach a class load that ends at noon every day? If you have extra hours in your day, consider working as a substitute. You can pick up the slack for others who have to be away from their posts due to illness or other issues, and in the meantime you can make a bit more money to pad that paycheck!