At some point in our lives, we’ve all daydreamed about working from home. We fantasize about staying home, curled up in sweatpants with a cup of coffee, working in a calm and peaceful environment. Then we snap back to reality and remember that we have a family to feed and a mortgage to pay off. The daydream is over… or is it?
Online education is booming and shows no signs of slowing down. Recent statistics show that 75% of U.S. school districts now offer online educational options for students in grades K-12. There are many reasons that students and their families choose to learn in an online or blended environment. Online education offers flexibility in both schedule and curriculum. It is the marriage of public school and homeschooling – students learn at their own pace and in the comfort of their own home with all materials supplied to them at little or no cost.
Teachers can also benefit from this educational model. Online instruction provides educators the opportunity to work from home, take care of their families, and still earn a significant income. Are you interested in teaching online from home? There are several paths that you may choose:
If you are currently licensed in your state, you may want to explore schools such as k12.com or simply Google “online academies” in your state. These schools often follow traditional state licensing practices and are generally considered charter schools.
If you are not a licensed teacher, but have a Bachelor’s degree and expertise in a particular subject, you have several options:
First, my personal favorite is VIPKID. VIPKID is based in China and connects Chinese students to American teachers in order to learn English as a Second Language (ESL). I have personally worked for this company for the past 4 months and I absolutely love it! I am able to teach from home and make a considerable living doing it.
Pros: You make your own schedule and there is no minimum or maximum number of classes taught. (I personally know teachers who have taught less than 5 classes per month, and others who consistently teach 100+ per week! That’s roughly $1,000/wk, in case you’re curious.)
Cons: The students are in China so, based on your location, this often means early mornings or late nights.
Second, you can tutor online or in person using a company such as Wyzant (see link above). I have tutored through Wyzant off and on for a little over two years and I have had great success with it. You can find local students who need your help, or connect virtually via the site’s blackboard platform.
Pros: You set your price, subject matter, and availability.
Cons: Wyzant takes a significant commission from your earnings. This should be accounted for when considering your hourly wages.
Finally, teachers (and non-teachers) can set up their own courses and teach homeschooled students through Outschool. Outschool is ideal for creative teachers who like to design their own content. I have not personally taught using Outschool, but I have done my own research and I am impressed!
Pros: Complete freedom in course design and implementation.
Cons: It may take some time to become “known” and have students book your classes.
How do you make a living teaching from home? Let us know in the comments!
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