LibGuides: Career and Professional Development for Educators: Career Options

Educator Careers Outside the Classroom

Teaching is extremely rewarding and important work (just ask anyone at Relay) but it can also be challenging and at times frustrating. The decision to teach is a deeply personal one, and a teaching degree has many career paths outside of the classroom. Below are some resources that list alternative career paths for those with educational degrees.

21 Jobs for Teachers Who Want To Leave the Classroom but Not Education
This article lists 21 teacher jobs that are out of the classroom but not entirely out of the education profession. Suggestions include educational policy expert, curriculum writer, and (our favorite) librarian.
25 Highest-Paying Alternative Careers for Teachers
College Consensus editors have put together this ranking of the highest-paying alternatives to teaching with a focus on jobs that make use of the special skills, knowledge, and experience of teachers. Careers are listed based on their average salary, according to current Payscale data. Some suggestions include education policy and research, adult education, and museum educator.