Are you a math teacher who is tired of the grind of teaching. Do you want to explore second careers? Here are 7 Legit Work-at-Home Jobs for Math Teachers who want to quit teaching. These jobs utilize skills that you already have while providing you with the independence and financial freedom that a work-at-home job allows
1. Tutoring
What is it?
In recent years, society has seen an increase in students doing virtual learning, which more teachers are needed in this role. If you want the freedom of controlling your own schedule, but still want to work with and educate students, tutoring is a great option for you. As a tutor, you will be responsible for being able to accomplish the following.
- Working with parents to create individualized plans for students.
- Preparing and teaching lessons.
- Monitoring students’ progress.
- Research and recommend supplementary materials for students.
- Provide feedback to students and parents.
What does it pay?
The highest-paid and most widely available tutoring jobs are in advanced math subjects. Many online tutoring companies offer $20-40 per hour for highly qualified math tutors. If you go into business for yourself, you can charge between $50-100 per hour depending on the subject you teach and the reputation you build for yourself.
What is the schedule?
One of the greatest aspects of tutoring is that you get to control your schedule. You can work as much or as little as you want. If independence is something that you crave, this could be the choice for you. If you want to see a list of tutoring companies that are hiring, look here.
2. Remote teaching
What is it?
Remote teaching is a great option for those who want to stay in the teaching profession, but are tired of working in a classroom. Many states have virtual schools that are looking for highly qualified professionals.
- Administer online courses to students.
- Grade coursework.
- Provide support to students.
- Interact with parents.
- Make yourself available for student contact.
What does it pay?
Their pay is usually on par with state averages for teachers. In Florida, the average pay of virtual school teachers is $51,000 per year. The starting pay can be higher or lower depending on your qualifications and experience.
What is the schedule?
While you have the advantage of working at home, you have to make yourself available to your students throughout the day. Between helping students, grading, and managing coursework, you will have a very busy schedule. However, because you work at home, you have the freedom to do things you could not otherwise do while working in a classroom setting. Go to parent-teacher conferences, schedule that dentist appointment, or work extra at night to take a little time off the next day. Look here for example of a popular remote teaching job in Florida.
3. Remote Bookkeeping
What is it?
Remote, or virtual bookkeeping is a great option for people who are good with numbers. This profession is vital to most types of business. Some of the responsibilities include the following.
- Handle payroll
- Maintain and balance ledgers
- Oversee accounts.
- Maintain records.
- Handle petty cash
What does it pay?
The average rate is for new bookkeepers is somewhere between $20-50 per hour. Experienced bookkeepers can earn $60+ per hour.
What is the schedule?
If you are working as a bookkeeper, you can expect to work about 40 hours per week.
4. Data analyst
What is it?
A data analyst finds and interprets data from different sources into plain, usable information that can be used by companies to inform decisions. Here are some skills you must possess to be a data analyst.
- Work with a large amount of data and be able to interpret it.
- Be able to communicate with business and help them utilize the data you are presenting.
- A thorough understanding of math.
- Presentation skills.
What does it pay?
Pay can vary, but most analysts make between $25-35 per hour.
What is the schedule?
It depends on how you want to work. If you work fulltime for a company, you will work more consistent hours with limited time off. If you work as a consultant, your hours might be inconsistent, but you will have more freedom.
5. Financial blogger
What is it?
A blogger is a person who writes and communicates information through blog posts. A financial blogger writes about money, budgeting, banking, investing, etc. Math teachers can transition fairly easily to this type of work because of their familiarity with numbers and how they work. Also most teachers are fairly proficient writers. They should be able to do the following.
- Create and run a blog.
- Write blog posts containing useful financial information.
- Network with other relevant players.
- Learn relevant web skills. (SEO, Funnels, Social Media Marketing, Course Building, etc.)
What does it pay?
This is a hard question to answer. There are financial bloggers out there who make nothing. There are some that make a nice side hustle. There are some who do it full time. And there are some who have made their fortune blogging. A lot depends on how consistent you are with your blogging and how many skills you are willing to learn. But for those who invest time and are consistent, blogging can be a lucrative side hustle or even career.
What is the schedule?
This all depends on how much you want to get out of your blog. If you want to make real money, you will have to spend a significant amount of time weekly researching, writing, networking, and learning.
6. Math Blogger
What is it?
Math bloggers do the same job as many other bloggers, however, they focus on the area of math. Some math bloggers write about the going on’s within their classrooms. Others focus on the field of math itself. Still others run blogs teaching people how to do different types of math successfully.
- Work with a large amount of data and be able to interpret it.
- Be able to communicate with business and help them utilize the data you are presenting.
- A thorough understanding of math.
- Presentation skills.
What does it pay?
Math blogging is not as big or popular a subject as financial blogging is. However, in the world of blogging, that is not a bad thing. It will be a lot easier for a person to break into the math blogging world than it would be for them to break into the financial blogging world. This could translate into lots of repeat traffic. It could pay anywhere from nice side money to massive profit depending on how big your audience is and how well you monetize your site.
What is the schedule?
This all depends on how much you want to get out of your blog. If you want to make real money, you will have to spend a significant amount of time weekly researching, writing, networking, and learning.
7. SALES AND DIGITAL MARKETING
What is it?
A digital marketer is a person who specializes in marketing services and products using digital technologies. This could include copywriting, email marketing, and funnel building. Digital marketers should have a mix of the following. Read the inspiring story of a top email marketer here.
- Be analytical and creative
- The ability to think objectively
- Basic ability to design
- Ability to write
- Be a good storyteller
- Be able to learn various web skills (social media marketing, funnel building, ad campaigns, etc)
What does it pay?
The pay depends a lot on how you want to approach this job and what you specialize in. Generally, if you work full time for a company, you can expect to make $35,000-65,000 starting off. If you work as a consultant, that pay can vary but you can expect to charge between $65-300 per hour depending on your skill level and recognition.
What is the schedule?
Again, this depends on how you approach the job. If you work fulltime from home, you might be required to clock in 8 hours a day. If you work as a consultant, you will have a lot more freedom about when and how often you work. You will have to find the balance that works for you and go from there. If you want to see more examples of the different kinds of digital marketing, look here.
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