If you do not want to work as a teacher or tutor but you are still interested in working with children or providing instruction to others during the summer, there are plenty of options. When you have your teaching degree, you have already gone through some of the background checks that are required for many different programs, so you are all set to start a summer job that is not specifically teaching-related.
Because students are off for the summer, many sports leagues have summer programs. If you love to play any of the popular sports or have a specialized teaching degree in physical education, you may be able to get a job as a coach. As a teacher, you could make an excellent coach because you understand how to communicate with children and parents. You know how to teach children to learn new things in the classroom and that can translate on a sports field as well.
Most teachers enter the field because they love children. Therefore, taking summer jobs as a child care provider may be a great idea for a teacher who is looking for some extra work but does not want a regular Monday through Friday or 9-5 schedule. When you take care of your neighbors or friends children, they trust that you know how to care for them. All of the work that you completed during your teaching degree lets people know that their child is in safe hands.
If you love to be outside during the summer, being a camp counselor could be a great fit. Many teachers take on roles at summer camps because it keeps them connected with the outdoors as well as with children. In addition, teachers who work at camps can learn fun activities and crafts that they can bring back to their own classrooms during the school year. Camps are always looking for great counselors and because they only operate during the summer, they make a perfect job for teachers.
Summer is often the time for tourism. Many people may visit your town and be curious about the landmarks. You can use your summer away from teaching to become a tour guide and teach visitors about your local area. Or you can join an international tour guide group and travel the world leading tours. Teachers make particularly great tour guides because of their communication skills and their passion for teaching people new information.
Earning a teaching degree gives you so many skills beyond the traditional academic and pedagogical knowledge. As a teacher, you have many strengths in communication and organization that can easily be applied to a variety of jobs during the summer months.
If you are interested in earning your teaching degree, visit our website or click the Request Info button on this page to learn more about Grand Canyon University’s innovative programs in teaching and school administration. Our College of Education can get your started on your path to a rewarding career in teaching and supporting the next generation.