The job market for teachers is competitive,
so consider the following options to increase your marketability in the field.
Add another teaching license
- Special Education
- Bilingual Education
- ESL
- Science
- Math
- Technology
Learn another language
Look at other educational venues
- before/after school programs
- boys and girls clubs
- charter schools
- child development centers
- coaching
- community education (AME, GED, ESL, specialized programs)
- corporate education centers (daycare, ESL)
- home schooling groups
- instructional/program aide positions
- nanny services
- parochial schools
- private schools/boarding schools
- substitute teaching
- teaching on a military base
- tutoring
- university extension service - research based teaching in the community
Expand geographic boundaries
Work on an additional advanced degree
- Reading specialist
- Speech pathologist
Stay involved
- Volunteer in schools
- Assist in classrooms
- Help with special programs (fun fairs, plays, musicals…)
- Work athletic events
- Tutor or help with enrichment programs
- Attend school board meetings (keep up-to-date and show interest)
- Ask how you can be of service!