Pro Gigs for Education Professionals

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For someone who has been laid off, one of their biggest concerns (aside from finances), is how long it will be until they find another job. Gig work can help fill that resume gap. It can also expose job seekers to new forms of work within their profession, perhaps opening doors in another direction.

Below are several gig platforms for professionals in the education field.

Tutored by Teachers

Type of gig(s): Tutoring

Gig location(s): United States

HQ: United States

Learn more: https://www.tutored.live/ 

“Tutored by Teachers (TbT) is a public benefit company with a mission to close the opportunity gap in education by serving high-need students through virtual small group intervention and instruction, delivered by experienced teachers.”

Sub Teacher Source

Type of gig(s): Substitute teaching

Gig location(s): United States

HQ: Michigan, US

Learn more: https://home.subteachersource.com/

“Sub Teacher Source is a national educational staffing agency connecting high quality substitute teachers to public, private, and charter schools. Our state of the art absence management system makes it easier than ever for schools and substitute teachers to connect for order fulfillment, manage timesheets and substitute payment, and successfully complete required compliance reporting.”

Lessonface

Type of gig(s): Music, language, and art teaching

Gig location(s): United States

HQ: South Carolina, US

Learn more: https://www.lessonface.com/

“Lessonface connects students with great teachers for live lessons and classes online. We recognize that great teachers make Lessonface work and have built a system that supports the best teaching talent. As a Public Benefit Company, a key component of our mission is treating teachers equitably. Equitable treatment is a central tenet of our overall approach, and specifically means that we keep our fees as low as we can so you can keep as much of the tuition as possible, we protect your time with ensured payments for lessons, and we enforce cancellation policies. The lasting relationships we have developed with many great teachers shows how we make good on this intention. We hope you will join us too.”

Polygence

Type of gig(s):

Gig location(s): United States, International

HQ: California, US

Learn more: https://www.polygence.org/ 

“Polygence is an online research academy dedicated to democratizing access to research opportunities for high school students. Whether you are interested in quantitative biology, fashion history, or privacy law, Polygence mentors will help you explore your area of interest.”

Mometrix Test Preparation

Type of gig(s): Writing standardized test questions for adult learners

Gig location(s): United States

HQ: Texas, US

Learn more: https://www.mometrix.com/

“Standardized tests are some of the biggest obstacles between students and their future careers. Test-takers need comprehensive test prep that doesn’t cost a fortune. That’s where we come in. Each year, millions of test-takers use Mometrix materials, including free online resources, study guides, flashcards, and online courses. We have the largest catalog of any test preparation publisher, with over 3,500 products covering over 1,500 different standardized exams. If you’re preparing to take a standardized test in the United States, odds are there’s a Mometrix product there to help.“

CoachUp

Type of gig(s): Online one-on-one sports coaching

Gig location(s): United States

HQ: Massachusetts, US

Learn more: https://www.coachup.com/

“CoachUp is a service that connects athletes with private coaches. We believe that private coaching is the secret to reaching the next level in sports + life. With thousands of coaches across the country, and hundreds of training sessions happening every day, we are the nation’s leading private coaching company.”

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