Education is as rewarding a field as they come. Whether you have a background in teaching or are ready to make a career change, joining an industry geared toward making positive changes in the lives of children, families, and communities is an appealing prospect. However, not everyone with an interest in education is suited – or has the desire – to work in the classroom. The good news is that there are many fulfilling careers in education other than teaching, and there’s sure to be one that fits your skills and interests.
How Can I Make a Living in Education?
Teaching jobs have a reputation for being low-paying, but that doesn’t mean the industry as a whole isn’t profitable. In fact, according to Grand View Research, the global K-12 education market is projected to have a CAGR of 12.5% from 2021 to 2030. The U.S. early childhood education market boasts similarly stable growth, with a projected CAGR of 8.43% by 2031. With the education industry rapidly expanding into fields like technology and diversifying to meet the needs of an ever-changing world, there are more opportunities than ever for those interested in education jobs not in the classroom.
Explore Careers in Education Other Than Teaching
Education is a vast industry, and there’s a career within it that fits your background, skills, and goals. Here are just a few of the many careers in education other than teaching:
Educational Nonprofit Organizations
If you’re a mission-driven person, working for an educational nonprofit organization might be the right choice for you. There are many different hats to wear at a nonprofit, and you may have the opportunity to customize your role to suit your interests. From leadership and interacting with students to fundraising and marketing, you can find work that’s meaningful to you.
The downside to nonprofit work of any kind, education included, is that it doesn’t often pay particularly well. If you’re looking for a career with a better chance of profitability, you may wish to look elsewhere.
Education Technology
Technology is now a standard part of nearly every U.S. classroom. Thanks to the growing field of EdTech, schools and teachers are able to make learning more accessible. Whether you’re interested in software development, implementation, or something in between, those with backgrounds in technology can find meaningful work in EdTech.
Advancements in EdTech help meet students where they are and help parents take a more active role in their child’s education. There’s so much more to EdTech than remote learning, and Lightbridge Academy has been ahead of the technological curve since we introduced our ParentView® internet monitoring platform in 1998.
Instructional Coordinator
If you have a background in education but are ready to transition away from the classroom, you might be perfectly suited to instructional coordination. In this career, you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside teachers to develop a curriculum and help them implement it.
Instructional coordinators are often former teachers, but they may also be subject-matter experts in reading, math, history, or science.
At Lightbridge Academy, we take educational programming seriously. Our proprietary Seedlings Early Childhood Education Curriculum combines the best ideas from the greatest minds in early childhood education – including Friedrich Frobel, Howard Gardner, Loris Malaguzzi, Maria Montessori, and Jean Piaget – to create a unique program that celebrates every stage of childhood.
Preschool Director
Those with leadership backgrounds may find themselves well-suited to being a child care or preschool director. In this role, you’ll be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of a preschool – which involves keeping quite a few balls in the air. Preschool directors supervise teachers, manage parent relationships, establish and maintain educational standards, and much more.
Educational Franchise Owner
For a career in education that’s the right mix of rewarding and profitable, consider becoming an educational franchise owner. In the thriving early childhood education industry, you have no shortage of franchising options that will help you meet your personal and financial goals. Whether you’re more interested in a franchise that’s focused on child care or one that’s centered around education, educational franchises are a smart investment for entrepreneurs looking to give back. Lightbridge Academy is more than a daycare, combining the child care working families need with an educational foundation that sets children up for a lifetime of learning.
Your Franchise Opportunity with Lightbridge Academy
Lightbridge Academy is one of the fastest-growing franchises in education, and it’s easy to see why. We’re The Solution for Working Families®, and our educational franchises offer reliable, supportive care for the very youngest learners. At Lightbridge Academy, we go well beyond traditional child care, turning each moment of childhood into an opportunity to learn and grow.
Our franchisees drive the success of our brand. Lightbridge Academy franchisees enjoy the resources and support systems that guide them through every step of the franchise journey. Franchisees are an important part of our Circle of Care philosophy, and we see it as our responsibility to give you the best possible chance at success. With Lightbridge Academy’s education franchise opportunities, entrepreneurs seeking a career in education other than teaching have the tools they need to build a thriving business.
Contact us today to explore your franchise opportunity with Lightbridge Academy.
