Fantastic Online Jobs for Teachers!

by admin on February 25, 2011

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!

{ 15 comments… read them below or add one }

brenda downing March 29, 2011 at 9:22 am

We have some fantastic seasonal jobs that would be ideal for teachers – how do I post a job?

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Morgan L April 18, 2011 at 8:41 am

I was wondering what job you have available. I am a second grade teacher looking for summer employment.

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Jennifer Berger April 18, 2011 at 1:03 pm

What kind of summer jobs do you have available for teachers? I am a middle school science teacher in need of summer work.

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Malena April 18, 2011 at 3:13 pm

I would say to post a job on Craigslist. I’ve checked it many times for extra teaching jobs.

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Cristie April 24, 2011 at 2:45 pm

What type of work is it? Are the hours flexible?

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Heather Walsh May 3, 2011 at 9:20 pm

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

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Christina Francine May 8, 2011 at 5:03 am

Dear Breada,

What jobs do you have available and where?

Chris

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Joanna May 16, 2011 at 2:50 pm

I would be interested in something this summer, if you still have something available, PLEASE email me!!!!!!!!

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Cynthia G May 24, 2011 at 7:00 am

l would like more information about seasonal jobs posted by Brenda Downing.

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Aleshia May 24, 2011 at 1:44 pm

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?

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Michelle Whitman June 4, 2011 at 9:57 am

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

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Allison Trujillo June 7, 2011 at 8:39 am

I’m a teacher looking for a summer job!

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Deb April 26, 2011 at 5:22 pm

I’d be interested in hearing about your seasonal jobs……

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Maurice Peugh May 7, 2011 at 11:08 pm

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

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Tori June 5, 2011 at 11:26 am

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!

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