60 Diverse and Flexible Side Jobs for Teachers—Online, Remote, Creative Jobs and More

Teachers are known for their dedication to educating students and providing a supportive, safe environment. However, it's no secret that some teachers don't earn as much salary-wise as other professions. Accordingly, many teachers actively seek additional income opportunities to supplement their salaries. Are you a teacher seeking a side job? With a demanding full-time job, it can be tough to find an accommodating side job. We've compiled a list of 60 diverse and flexible side jobs for teachers to earn extra income.

Think about what you teach, hobbies you love and skills you maintain. Many of these skills are monetizable. Are you a music teacher? You can easily offer music lessons to students and groups. Are you bilingual? You can become a translator or teach language lessons. Do you love sports and fitness? Consider becoming a referee, coach or fitness trainer.

Whether you're looking to pay off debt, stay busy during the summer, save up for a special occasion or item, or simply increase your financial stability, taking on a side job can be a great solution. From online tutoring to creative endeavors, there's something for everyone.

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60 Best Side Jobs for Teachers

1. Tutoring Services

This is likely the most obvious side job route for teachers. Offer personalized tutoring sessions in your subject area of expertise to students at the school you teach and beyond.

2. Partake in Market Research

Participate in surveys, focus groups, or interviews to provide valuable insights for businesses and organizations. Perhaps, you can find ones that are looking for insight from educators.

3. Curriculum Development

Create educational materials, lesson plans or study guides for online marketplaces like Teachers Pay Teachers. You may even be able to repurpose past curriculums you've used.

4. Test Proctor

Do you have the eye of a hawk? Administer and supervise exams to ensure a fair and controlled testing environment.

5. Coach/Supervise Extracurricular Activities

Tons of teachers take on the responsibility of coaching a sports team or being the leader of a club that meets after school for extra pay.

6. Adjunct Professor

Teach college or university courses on a part-time basis, sharing your expertise in your field. You may even be able to teach some of these courses online.

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7. Standardized Test Prep

Similar to tutoring, you can help students prepare for standardized tests like the SAT or ACT by providing guidance, study materials and 1-on-1 practice sessions.

8. Sell Real Estate

This is by no means an easy side hustle to pursue, but if you have the background, it may be a great fit! Become a licensed real estate agent and assist clients in buying, selling or renting properties.

9. Craft Workshops

Are you an art teacher? Share your crafting skills and knowledge by organizing and leading workshops for individuals interested in learning new crafts.

10. Flip Furniture

If you enjoy going to garage sales or thrifting in your free time, you may as well try to monetize it. Find used furniture, refurbish or repurpose it, and sell it for a profit.

11. Housesitting

Provide house-sitting services by taking care of clients' homes, pets and plants while they are away.

12. Camp Instructor

If you miss your students over the summertime and want to stay busy, work as an instructor or counselor at summer camps, teaching various activities and supervising campers.

13. Teach Summer School

Or, you can stick around and offer your teaching services during the summer months to help students catch up or get ahead academically.

14. Airbnb Photography

Reach out to local Airbnb hosts in your area and offer to take professional photographs of their listings to attract potential guests.

15. Wedding Planning

Assist couples in planning and organizing their weddings, ensuring a memorable and seamless experience for the bride, groom and their families.

Online Side Jobs for Teachers

16. Online Tutoring

You can easily take your tutoring services online. Offer personalized tutoring sessions in your subject area of expertise through online platforms like Tutor.com or Wyzant.

17. Virtual Teaching

Teach online courses or classes in your subject area, sharing your knowledge with a global audience.

18. Transcriptionist

Transcribe audio or video recordings for companies or individuals in need of accurate and timely transcriptionist.

19. Social Media Management

Help local businesses or organizations manage their social media presence and engage with their audience. You may even be able to offer to manage your school's social media pages for extra income.

20. Graphic Design

Use your design skills to create visual content, including logos, advertisements and marketing materials for clients. Similar to social media management, offer your services to your school!

21. Virtual Assistant

Provide administrative support remotely, assisting with administrative tasks such as email management, scheduling and data organization.

22. Resume Writing

Help individuals craft professional resumes and cover letters to enhance their job search prospects. This is a great side job for academic advisors or guidance counselors!

23. Customer Service Representative

If you're not afraid of dealing with feisty customers, try your hand at a remote customer service representative job. Assist customers with inquiries, orders-gone-wrong or technical support for companies.

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24. Editing/Proofreading

As a teacher, you've likely already got the eye for this. Offer editing and proofreading services to individuals or businesses to improve the quality and accuracy of their written content—whether it be for blog posts, emails or web content.

25. Selling Digital Products

Create and sell your own digital products like e-books, templates, or printables on platforms like Etsy or a personal website. This is another great opportunity to sell relevant material to fellow teachers.

26. Create Online Courses

Develop and sell your own online courses on topics you're knowledgeable about through platforms like Udemy or Skillshare.

27. Test Scorer

Put those teacher test-scoring skills to good use! Evaluate and score standardized tests or exams remotely to assist educational institutions with grading.

28. Sell Stock Photos

If you've got a knack for photography, you can license your high-quality photographs to stock photography websites, earning royalties every time they are downloaded.

29. Ghostwrite

Ghostwriting is a high-income side hustle—perfect for teachers with strong writing skills. Write content, such as articles, blog posts or books on behalf of clients who need assistance with their writing projects.

30. Voiceovers

Use your commanding teacher voice to provide voiceovers for commercials, videos, audiobooks or podcasts.

Creative Side Jobs for Teachers

31. Freelance Writing

Leverage your writing skills by freelancing for educational publications, blogs or content writing platforms.

32. Travel Agent

Calling all travel junkies! Help individuals plan and book their travel arrangements, including flights, accommodations and excursions.

33. Appointment Generator

Generate leads and set appointments for businesses or sales professionals. Oftentimes, these jobs can be done remotely.

34. Data Entry

If you've got a strong attention to detail, look into becoming a data entry specialist. Get paid to input data into databases and spreadsheets accurately and efficiently.

35. Language Translation

Are you fluent in one or multiple languages? Utilize this skill to translate written or spoken content from one language to another.

36. Language Teacher

Similarly, you can teach language lessons, either online or in person, to individuals or small groups. You may even be able to offer tutoring services to your school.

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37. Online Surveys

Not all online surveys are a scam! If you participate in enough reliable online surveys to provide your feedback or opinions, it can certainly pay off. Plus, it's an easy enough side job for teachers to do in their free time.

38. Interior Design

For the teachers that love decorating their classrooms, try your hand at interior design. Assist folks in creating functional and aesthetically pleasing interior spaces, including furniture selection, color schemes and decor.

39. Computer Programming

For computer science or typing teachers, look into computer programming. Develop software, websites or applications for clients or pursue personal projects as a freelance programmer.

40. Podcast Editing

If you're in the television production department at your school, you may have A/V experience. Take it to the next level by editing and producing podcasts for individuals or businesses, ensuring high-quality audio and a polished final product.

41. Video Editing

Again, similarly, you can do the same with video editing. Edit videos for clients, including adding effects and transitions, and optimizing unique audio and visual elements.

42. Gardening

Calling folks with a green thumb! Help individuals or businesses with their gardening or landscaping needs. You may even be able to go old-school and pull some weeds.

43. Meal Prep

Perhaps you love cooking, but obviously don't have the time to work as a restaurant chef. Flex your chef muscle by preparing and packaging meals for individuals or families who need convenient and healthy food options.

44. Event Planning

Aside from weddings, plan and coordinate events, such as parties or corporate functions, ensuring a smooth and memorable experience for attendees. You may have already had to plan school events, making it a seamless transition.

45. UGC Creation

You don't have to be an influencer to create content for your favorite brands and get paid. Create user-generated content for brands or businesses, including reviews, testimonials and social media content.

Side Hustle Jobs for Teachers

46. Referee

If you love sports but don't want to coach, become a referee. Officiate sports games or events, ensuring fair play and enforcing rules and regulations.

47. Ride-Share Driver

Everybody relies on ride-sharing services these days, whether it be for transportation or food delivery. Drive for ride-sharing platforms like Uber or Lyft, providing transportation services to passengers.

48. Car Wash/Detail

Offer professional car washing and detailing services, making vehicles look clean and polished. You'd be surprised at how many friends and family members will pay you to do this!

49. Babysit/Nanny

You're already a pro at taking care of kids! Take care of children, providing supervision, engaging in activities and ensuring their safety and well-being while they're in your care.

50. Airbnb Hosting

Do you have a spare bedroom or property? Put it to good use and host it on Airbnb for extra income. It's a great way to greet and accommodate guests from all over the world!

51. Pet Sitting/Dog-Walking

If you have your own pets, pet-sitting or dog-walking in your free time is the perfect side job for teachers. Care for pets in the absence of their owners or offer regular dog-walking services to pet owners in your community. You can partner with a local pet-sitting service or app, like Wag.

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52. Photography

Whether you have years of photography experience or you have a dusty camera you're ready to put to good use, photography is a fun side job for teachers to take on. Depending on your desired niche, you can provide your services for various occasions, like concerts or weddings.

53. Bookkeeping

Bookkeeping is a fearsome task for many. Assist individuals or businesses in managing financial records, reconciling accounts and preparing reports.

54. Group Fitness Instructor or Personal Trainer

This one's for the fitness junkies. Lead group fitness classes at a gym or studio, or provide one-on-one personal training sessions, helping clients achieve their fitness goals. You can look into certifications through NASM, ACE and more.

55. Content Creator

Lots of teachers have created an online audience as content creators. Create engaging and valuable content through blogs, videos or podcasts, attracting an audience and potentially monetizing through sponsorships or other advertising streams.

56. Arts & Crafts

Another one for the art teachers! Create and sell your own artwork, crafts or handmade products online or at local markets and festivals.

57. Music Lessons

Do you know how to play an instrument? Or maybe, you've got a beautiful singing voice? Teach music lessons, whether it's playing an instrument or offering vocal training, to students of different ages and skill levels. This is an awesome side job for music teachers!

58. Grant Writing

Assist nonprofit organizations and educational institutions in writing and securing grants to support their projects or initiatives. As a teacher, you can write with a strong voice and perspective on behalf of educators.

59. Mystery Shopping

Get paid to eat or shop? Yes, please! Visit stores, restaurants, gyms and other establishments undercover to assess customer service, cleanliness and the overall provided experience.

60. House Cleaning

If you love cleaning and tidying up, you can provide professional cleaning services for residential or commercial properties.

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