Best Teacher Side Hustles

Teacher side hustles are a reality for many teachers. One of the first things you can do when looking for a teacher side hustle is to reach out to former employers you have worked with and see if they need any part-time help.

Also reach out to everyone you know via email, text, phone call and social media and let them know you are looking for temporary or part-time work. It is incredible how many opportunities could possibly come your way.

I have compiled a crowd-sourced list of possible teacher side hustle ideas.

Teacher Side Hustles

House sitter
Pet sitter
Dog walker
Reading names at post-secondary level commencements
Camp counsellor
Join an MLM business you already use and love (e.g., Pampered Chef, Avon, 31 Gifts, etc.)
Tutor in-person or online
Work in a restaurant
Work in a retail store
Evening/weekend receptionist
Rent out a parking spot at your home
Uber, Door Dash, Instacart Shopper
Resell items (from your home or found at thrift stores)
Sell clothes on thredUP or Poshmark
Clean homes and/or businesses
Teach private lessons for which you are qualified e.g., music, dance, swimming, fitness, etc.
Lifeguard at public and private pools (If you have the certification)
Do you sew? People are always looking for someone to do alterations.
Become a travel agent for family and friends
Work at evening and weekend special events/festivals
Look up job ads through online job sites like Indeed
Reach out to any Teachers Pay Teacher author whose resources you love and ask if they are hiring. Sometimes they need virtual assistants to help with related tasks.
Google “Virtual Assistant Jobs” to see what is available
Search for virtual assistant jobs through online job search websites
Don’t forget about seasonal work – holiday-themed stores often hire extra staff during their holiday season
Retail stores often hire extra staff during the holiday season – check at your local shopping mall

Online Teaching Job Companies

Inquire with each company to see if their expectations and requirements align with your skill set. Sign up for the company newsletter to get insight into a company. You might need a TEFL certificate to teach English as a Second Language class.

Check out this blog post from Everyday Reading for other side hustles and part-time work ideas.

Something I want to share my opinion on is that Teachers Pay Teachers is not a side hustle. Some people will tell you that it is something you can do in your spare time. Creating quality teaching resources takes time and money. At a minimum, you might need to pay for clip art, fonts, photos and editing.

If you are considering quitting teaching – check out this blog post for resources.