Do you have any ideas on summer work for teachers?

Question

I would like to make a little extra money in the summer, but I do not want to teach summer school. Anyone teachers out there who have some fun and interesting job ideas?

Answer 1

Depending upon where you live, that are usually several things you can do during the summer to earn some cash (and regain some sanity :]).

Lifeguard (rigorous, outdoorsy, maybe some violence issues)

Intern at some private industry/govt. institution (you will either: appreciate the teaching profession more, or get out of teaching. Either way, you WILL become a more rounded professional)

Manual labor (landscaping, work the fields, construction, etc.)
(OUCH! However, it IS outdoorsy, and you WILL come away with a new respect for the working man)

Work at a resort (hospitality industry) (depending upon the location/firm, you might get free room and board, a little cash, AND the opportunity to see how the "other half" lives)

Good luck, and have a nice summer!

Answer 2

Have you considered a summer camp? There are camps all over the country that need staff for day and overnight programs. Check out the American Camping Association's website--I think they even have a link to a job database where you can put in your abilities and interests, and people will email you job offers. Many camps are happy to have a certified teacher, and will make arrangements for you if you do not want to live there all summer.

Answer 3

See if your district hires summer help to paint or do other jobs that will offer a break from planning and preparing. What a relief to just show up and do what you're told! Teachers in my district tune pianos, paint houses, teach voice lessons, coach summer sports camps, mow lawns, give art lessons, ....

Answer 4

teach swimming if u like

Answer 5

we had a teacher who was a stripper and another who was a bartender, they refused to talk about their other jobs though