I am sick of teaching. What else can I do with an education degree?

Question

I am looking at changing careers, but I am not sure how to go about it.

Answer 1

I have just retired from teaching but have three part-time jobs:

taking kids round an environment zone, doing things like pond-dipping;
examining (actually moderating course-work);
publicity for a teacher-training (CPD) organisation.

There are jobs around that are quasi-teaching.
Try museums, nature-based sites, energy utilities, historic sites.
Many of these have educational divisions and do recruit people with teaching experience.
You could try home-tuition or provision made by hospitals for children who are long-term sick.
Try teaching reading/writing/numeracy to adults who never got their heads round it at school.

There is life outside a classroom. Best of luck.

Answer 2

I don't know if I have any advice, but I can totally relate. I'm in a Diagnostic Medical Sonography program, this is my 1st quarter and it's 100 times harder than I expected. The teachers flat out told us it was the hardest program in our school. Next week is my last week of the quarter and I have 3 tests and 3 finals - 6 tests total. There literally is not enough time in the day to study for everything. It's just insane. The thing that keeps me going is the fact that my program is 18 months long - and I figure I can do ANYTHING for 18 months. It'll be over soon & then it'll be worth it. Just try to keep your focus on what's next, don't think too far ahead or you'll get completely overwhelmed. Every time you knock out a test, project, presentation, or check-off it's one step closer to being done. And honestly, I'm a Christian & I have done so much praying this quarter! I don't think I could get through this program without God's strength, and the support of my family and friends. Best wishes to you, you'll get through it!! Positive thinking can change your life =) *Edit*: Haha, your comment about "regular" college is totally true. We are on the quarter system (10 weeks) and we go to clinicals starting the 2nd quarter. So there is so much information crammed into that 1st quarter just so you know what to do at the clinical sites. Its ridiculous. Most people really don't have any idea what we go through in these types of programs. I am so thankful for my DMS classmates, because they are the only ones who truly understand what I deal with on a daily basis. Just know that you can and will get through it. You're not a failure - your working as hard as you can & that's all you can do. :)

Answer 3

If you are "sick of teaching" do NOT try to move into administration or supervision. That would make you even more unhappy. By all means, leave the profession which already has far too many who hate what they do and are just there to collect a paycheck. My suggestion to you would be to make a good resume and take it to an employment agency. They can evaluate your experience and education and recommend appropriate career choices for you.

Best of luck to you!!

Answer 4

Education officers exist in many industries...I'm a former art teacher for example...opportunities exist with supply companies, museums and galleries. Look at the businesses connected to your specialty...what extensions exist ..or can you create some. Also, I often see large corporations that invite former teachers to apply, check out your area for an industry you would enjoy be connected to. Also, if you have any travel interest/experience, many of the agencies love having teachers lead tours because they have experience talking to groups, have maturity and confidence (presumably). Hope some of those ideas help.

Answer 5

If you have a good command of the written language, public relations might work well for you. And your experience with children may qualify you as a social worker. You'll take a pay cut but the work is more rewarding because your clients genuinely want to be helped.

Or you could practice saying, "Would you like fries with that?"

Answer 6

Working for a book company is usually a good job. I mean the people who teach teachers about a new textbook or curriculum. You have to travel some but those companies usually like to hire former teachers. Some pay very well.

Answer 7

I'm sick of teaching too and I'm trying to get out of the classroom and into supervisory type positions but it's just not happening.

Answer 8

I have a friend who was good with writing so she got a technical writing job. Her education background helped her a lot in this job.

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