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Working at an Education Company - Tech Savvy
Here's What That Means
There are many different jobs that you are qualified for because you already have an insight into how these products can work inside classrooms. Educational companies see the value in your knowledge of pedagogy and will hire you for insight. You may start looking for a job that allows you to design material and products for a company as an Instructional Designer or Program Designer.
Also consider helping schools use educational products as a Customer Success Manager or training schools as a Product Trainer or Professional Development Specialist. You'll want to look into EdTech companies and search their careers page to get an overview of the immediately available opportunities.
The options are endless in how you can add value to education from outside of the classroom!
Example Careers You Can Pursue Include Within This Career Bucket
Instructional Designer
Teachers looking to remain in education outside of the classroom should look into a position as an instructional designer. This position looks for any disconnects between learning and performance in education and what is missing for the tools students need. They work to integrate social media and interactive programs into education and ease the transition into this new way of learning.
Customer Success Manager
A customer success manager is responsible for developing relationships with customers that will result in loyalty and retention. Teachers are familiar with working with parents to ensure success, and can do the same working with customers and ensuring they are satisfied with their services. They work to improve when there is dissatisfaction and often provide technical support to be sure a customer receives what they need.
Implementation Specialist
An implementation specialist ensures that once a customer purchases a software or hardware system from the company that everything is installed, monitored, and customizes the systems using technical skills. Often a teacher has technology experience, which aligns well with an implementation specialist. This position makes certain that a customer has a positive experience once they’ve purchased the product, by talking directly with clients, collecting data, customizing features and more
Professional Development Specialist
A professional development specialist is responsible for analyzing the needs of a company using surveys, speaking with employees, and consulting with instructors or managers to learn more. A teacher with experience creating learning resources can help to create training manuals, online modules, as well as course materials for companies to continue education for their employees.
Project Manager
A project manager is solely responsible for overseeing and planning projects to be sure they are completed within the time allotted and within the specific budget. Teachers have the experience needed to plan out projects and complete them in a timely fashion, which aligns with the role as a project manager. This position also involves planning and designating resources, creating budgets, monitoring the current progress of projects, as well as keeping those involved informed on the status of the project.
Why is it difficult to transition from teaching?
One of the most prominent misconceptions teachers have is that they aren't qualified for other positions without going back to school. I created this quiz to help you identify "soft pivots" or career buckets that are smoother transitions using the transferable skills that you already have. In my years outside of the classroom, I've worked with former teachers in many other industries, CEOs from companies, and HR Experts. Take it from me, this list is just a modest sample of the opportunities out there for former teachers.
One of the reasons teachers find it challenging to leave teaching is because they never made a Plan B. Teaching was supposed to be a forever career, but what happens if you need to move on? My mission is to help open your eyes to many possibilities NOW to help prepare you in advance, so you don't have to make a rushed transition from teaching (like I did).
I created the Career Transition Guide for Teachers to be your Plan B exit-strategy starting point. I don't want you to have excuses to talk yourself out of having this in your back pocket just in case, so I've even dropped its cost to the ultra-affordable price of $9. Yes, the cost of knowing your available opportunities is the same as your favorite latte and a pastry.
You don't HAVE to do this alone.
I left the classroom due to a toxic work environment and severe burnout for a career in educational consulting and instructional design. After having no resources to support my own transition, I vowed to create the community to help others facing the same difficult decision. To date, over 20,000 like-minded educators have explored opportunities and supported one another through the process.
There's so much value inside this resource!
In the Career Transition Guide for Teachers, I walk you through the factors to consider to answer this question so that you don't have to feel "on the fence" about this decision anymore. From fluctuation in salary to finding a career in a small town, everyone's situation is different.
I created this resource that you can utilize to weigh the Pros and Cons and decide what's the best decision for you and your family.
The Career Transition Guide for Teachers is only $9 (usually $19) and includes all of this great information.
This resource was created with the support of a certified career coach and HR expert. Yes, we even included example translations so you can whip up a resume if a fantastic opportunity pops up!
The main career buckets that hire teachers without requiring additional degrees.
A compiled list of over 40 careers that teachers can transition into.
A list of careers for those who are tech-savvy (and a list for those who aren't!)
An overview of how to read job descriptions (explained by an HR Expert with 10+ years in the industry!)
How to evaluate the risk of leaving a full-time teaching job for the unknown.
Example translations from classroom-to-corporate resumes (written by our HR Expert Resume Writer!)
Motivational prompts to help you gain the confidence you need to get started.
A checklist of everything you'll need to do for your career transition (so you know you aren't missing anything)!
What did other teachers have to say about the Career Transition for Teachers Guide?
Jessica - 3rd Grade Teacher
This guide gave me so much confidence in myself and opened my eyes to new possibilities! I felt that I could clearly organize my resume and continue the career search and learn to market my skills in new ways. Thank you, Daphne!
Hey There, I'm Daphne!
There's a reason you took the Quiz...
Whether it was another teacher's recommendation, searching "other jobs for teachers," or pure chance that brought you, I'm SO happy you found me.
I was in your shoes before. Back when I was contemplating my transition out of the classroom, there were virtually no resources to support me. Eventually, I landed positions I loved in educational consulting and instructional design and started my own business.
My mission is to build the community and support that I wish I had years ago and to help you be successful.
Whether you're looking to start a transition out of teaching or curious about building a profitable side-hustle, I'm going to be your go-to gal.
