For many months you have manned your classroom, made sure everyone had their homework in on time, paid attention to every little problem and joy, and did paperwork long into the night, until you dreamed about class lesson plans and gradebooks.
Now you have a whole summer to yourself, but you need some extra cash coming in to make ends meet. What’s the best summer job for teachers, no matter what your teaching experience?
Look for online jobs for teachers!
The world of online business is booming, and you have the opportunity to create a nice niche for yourself while making enough money to fill your bank account during those lean summer months. But why stop there? Since online work can be very flexible, you could do it in your spare time – on weekends and during the eveings, even when the school year is in full swing.
What jobs can you find online?
If you love to write, there are hundreds of websites that need articles and are willing to pay for them. Many college professors would love having a dedicated researcher to do all the legwork in finding information for their journal papers. If you love to blog about current events, why not find a job that allows you to do that? Perhaps your local news station has a website and could use your assistance.
Speaking of websites, if you are good with web design, you might have a very lucrative side career in creating websites for others. If code is something you love and you can design layouts in your sleep, consider putting up ads on your craigslist or other freelance forums and get your work out there!
If you have experience with legal or medical transcription, look into the job possibilities for working at home. All you need is a good internet connection, a reliable computer and a plan set in place with your new employer. You can make a lot of money this way, and you can do it all from the comfort of your own home.
Work for an online tuturing service. Many college students are always looking for some extra help, and primary or secondary school students might need some tutoring to avoid summer school. You can fill in that need by tuturing your pupils online. Tutoring services are always looking for a few good teachers, or you can go it on your own and tutor on a ‘freelance’ basis.
Have you ever considered art design? If you’re fantastic with a pen (or a mouse) and you know how to create captivating images, working part-time for a publishing house might wind up putting your art on the cover of a best-selling novel. Artwork for websites is always popular, and if you are an excellent illustrator, all the better! You could find yourself doing everything from cartoons to illustrations for children’s books. Your imagination is the only limit!

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We have some fantastic seasonal jobs that would be ideal for teachers – how do I post a job?
I was wondering what job you have available. I am a second grade teacher looking for summer employment.
What kind of summer jobs do you have available for teachers? I am a middle school science teacher in need of summer work.
I would say to post a job on Craigslist. I’ve checked it many times for extra teaching jobs.
What type of work is it? Are the hours flexible?
I am a special Education teacher looking for the perfect summer job. Your post said that you have some ideal opportunities for teachers . .I would love to hear more about them. Thank you
Heather Walsh
Dear Breada,
What jobs do you have available and where?
Chris
I would be interested in something this summer, if you still have something available, PLEASE email me!!!!!!!!
l would like more information about seasonal jobs posted by Brenda Downing.
I’m a teacher looking for a seasonal job…how do I get in touch with you? What are the jobs specifically and what do they entail?
I am a early elementary school teacher who would love to do some online tutoring! I go crazy with nothing to do over the summer and could use the extra money of course…if you have any ideas, please email me! teachin_with_attitude@yahoo.com
I’m a teacher looking for a summer job!
I’d be interested in hearing about your seasonal jobs……
Brenda,
I am looking for either part time or full time work and have been certified to teach math (6-12) and science (8-12) and have a masters degree in math. I would like to know about the jobs that you are describing.
Thanks,
Maurice Peugh.
peugh314@aol.com
I am a teacher looking for some online editing or tutoring this summer. Please e-mail me if you have any opportunities for me.
Thanks!