Teaching is a noble, rewarding profession that forms the backbone of our society. But it's not always the best-paying job.
That's why many teachers turn to side hustles to meet their financial needs. Thankfully, there are a lot of different ways to make extra money on the side.
Are you looking to bring in a little extra cash as a teacher? We explore 30 different side hustle opportunities waiting for you (spoiler alert: the best way to make money online is with Whop).
How many teachers have second jobs?
A 2024 survey revealed that 49% of teachers are working a second job this summer as a way to supplement their primary source of income.
But who really wants to work long hours all year long to then switch to a second job to work all summer? Doing this will likely lead to exhaustion and burnout.
Thankfully, there is another way.
Side hustles give teachers more flexibility and an additional income, so they can continue doing what they love.
After all, nothing can feel more emotionally and mentally draining than feeling overworked and underpaid, and ultimately starting to resent doing something you're passionate about.
30 side hustles that are perfect for teachers
Passive ways to earn money
1. Rent out your house
Rather than work during the summer, you can rent out your entire house on Airbnb or Vrbo for extra income if you're planning to travel during summer breaks. You'll be making money while off somewhere else spending it.
Many house-renting platforms, such as Airbnb, also offer insurance, charge guests directly, and are easy to set up.
How easy it is: Moderate. Takes planning, listing, marketing, and ongoing management
Expected pay: Depends on the value of your property, but you should be able to net more than the mortgage you’re paying, ideally 2x or more if you’re fully booked.
How to start: Research your local short term rental market to determine a fair rate that you can charge, create listings with professional photos and consider doing renovations to make your property more valuable.
Top tips: Profitably delegate hands-on tasks like cleaning as soon as possible, and consider outsourcing other tasks like marketing and customer service to make your business more hands-off.
2. Rent out a spare room
Don't have a whole house to spare? That's fine, you can also rent out a spare room. Even a storage shed or empty garage can make for a great renting space. Platforms like Neighbor let clients rent out unused spaces for extra money and are backed by an insurance policy. Simply sign up on your preferred platform and list your available spare room.
Always check the approval process before renting your space. You must know what to expect when renting spare rooms to other people and how to manage bookings effectively.
How easy is it: Easier than listing your whole house
Expected pay: Being able to cover your rent or mortgage with spare room rental is achievable if you have over 50% occupancy rate
How to start: Create a listing of your room on short term rental platforms
Top tips: Make sure to create solid house rules so there’s no confusion or awkwardness with you and your guests
3. Rent out your car
By now you see where we are going with this - renting out what you aren't using. Renting out your car is another great side hustle to make extra money. Of course, it pays to be careful when letting strangers drive your car around, so use a service like Turo or Zipcar to facilitate the car-sharing process.
How easy is it: Easy but not as quick as other weekend side hustles, simply follow the rules for platform signup and get proper insurance coverage
Expected pay: $30-$50 per day, depending on your car model
How to start: Register your car with short term rental platforms and make sure your car is properly insured for renting. Most platforms will assist with the latter, but be sure to read fine print for terms and conditions.
Top tips: Consider renting out your car hourly while it’s sitting at school. Platforms like Zipcar and Getaround make this possible.
4. Sell digital products
Selling digital products is an ideal side gig for teachers looking to channel their creative skills. Digital products may include graphic design elements, printables, eBooks, templates, or online courses.
You already have subject matter knowledge, so why not package it up as an info product? Create your online course, downloadable workbook, fillable PDFs or educational ebooks and watch them sell over and over again.
How easy is it: Easy to start with the right strategy and a good marketplace, moderate to difficult to scale substantially
Expected pay: $100-$7000+ per month once product is live and marketed
How to start: Pick your niche, create your product, list it on an active marketplace, market it
Top tips: Take your time with making your product and also in terms of expected income. Worry about selling one product first organically before thinking about scaling.
- The best digital products to sell (and how to make them)
- How to sell digital products: A step-by-step guide
After-school side hustles
This first set of side-hustles are flexible and can be done with just a few hours, making them perfect to fit in after school hours end.
5. Dog walking
As a teacher, you can extend your nurturing nature beyond your classroom and into the world of pets.
Platforms like Rover help you to start a rewarding side hustle as a dog walker or pet sitter.
Dog walking earnings can vary depending on the number of dogs you're looking after and the number of hours you commit to this side gig. On average, a dog walking side job can earn you $15 an hour.
How easy is it: Easy if comfortable with dogs and signing up through a platform
Expected pay: $15-20 per hour
How to start: Create a Rover or Wag profile. Showcasing your dependability as a teacher will make you stand out from simple side hustlers.
Top tips: Block time slots daily (e.g. Mon-Fri 3-5pm, weekends more flexible) and do your best to book gigs that are close to each other–the same neighborhood is ideal.
6. Delivery driving
Getting into the delivery driver business is a flexible way to earn extra income outside of your classroom. The money you make can vary based on the delivery distance, tips and peak delivery times.
Signing up for most delivery driver services, such as DoorDash, Instacart, or Uber Eats, is relatively straightforward.
This proven side hustle can make you an average of $19 an hour, excluding potential earning tips. However, you must have a reliable vehicle, a valid driver's license, and meet other eligibility criteria set by the delivery service.
How easy is it: Very easy
Expected pay: $12-30 per hour, depending on times
How to start: Download a food delivery app and go through their signup process.
Top tips: Deliver during rush hours (dinner, late nights on weekends) and test out different local areas to find which has the most volume and higher pays or tip rates and focus there to maximize earnings.
7. Babysitting
As a teacher, you're already tuned to the behaviors and needs of children. So, babysitting should feel more natural as it allows you to tap into your caregiving skills and experience.
Many platforms like Care.com and Sittercity are great places to connect with families looking for babysitters to look after their children.
The pay for babysitting usually depends on the number of children you're looking after, their ages, and the going rate in your area. On average, babysitting can make you around $15 an hour per child.
How easy is it: Easy, especially as a teacher
Expected pay: $50-100 per babysitting session
How to start: In addition to listing your profile on platforms like Care.com, you can market yourself through local classifieds or flyers. If you don’t have a CPR certification yet, be sure to get it.
Top tips: Leverage your skills as a teacher to command higher rates–this can include homework help, tutoring, or behavioral feedback
8. House sitting
House sitting is probably one of the simpler side hustles you can take on. You can earn extra income watching other people's homes while they're away.
Although it’s a big responsibility and few people entrust their homes to strangers, your reputation as a teacher helps. House sitting is also particularly aligned with having summers off as this is when its demand peaks, so your availability of a teacher is perfect as you’ll have plenty of time for your own vacations in between house sitting.
How easy is it: Easy to sign up with a profile, but gigs can be few and far between and are highly location dependent.
Expected pay: House sitters can expect $10-20 per hour or a flat day rate of $30-$100. Sometimes pay will come in the form of just a free stay if it’s a nicer place in a desirable location, but considering the cost savings if you use this as a vacation, it’s worth it.
How to start: Sign up on platforms like TrustedHousesitters.com or join forums where people are seeking house sitters.
Top tips: Combining with pet care or gardening skills can greatly increase earnings. Also, location matters, so consider planning vacations around house sitting destinations to save money and get paid while enjoying another place.
9. Tutoring
As a teacher, this side gig is one of the most rewarding ways to earn extra income, especially during summer breaks. The pay for tutoring typically depends on your school district, but beyond its financial advantages, it provides you with a unique opportunity to engage with their students in a more laid-back, less formal setting.
One of the best ways to kickstart your tutoring side hustle is to check with your school or nearby centers to identify available opportunities. This side gig can make you an average of $25 an hour.
How easy is it: Very easy as a teacher
Expected pay: $25 to $60 per hour
How to start: Act on immediately available opportunities from your local school or network, and go online on platforms or even social media to expand your reach.
Top tips: Lean into your current subject expertise as a teacher in addition to highlighting other in-demand, relevant skills that you might have such as standardized test prep
10. Rideshare driver
This side hustle is better suited to teachers with free hours on weeknights and weekends. Ridesharing platforms like Uber and Lyft are great places to start.
However, you must have a reliable vehicle, a valid driver's license, and a spotless driving record to qualify as a driver for most ridesharing platforms.
The average rideshare driver can make about $18 an hour before tips and bonuses for exceptional service.
How easy is it: Very easy, given you already have a car
Expected pay: $15-$40 per hour, depending on active hours, region, and driver demand
How to start: Sign up for a rideshare platform as a driver and follow the steps to become available for immediate work, including submitting vehicle and insurance details.
Top tips: Weekend nights are peak times with the highest pay, especially later in the evening, so if you’re a night owl on weekends this can particularly pay off. Driving 9-5 commuters home on weekdays also works well with your teaching schedule.
11. Reselling goods
If you like shopping and get great deals on your purchases, you can turn this into a hustle. Reselling your rare finds for a profit is a great way to earn extra income. You can hunt for cheap items at thrift stores, estate sales, garage sales, Craigslist, and Facebook Marketplace, then resell your finds locally or online for a profit.
Reselling goods can be very lucrative, especially if you're an expert in finding highly sought-after items, such as vintage lamps or wool sweaters. You can also refurbish or repair items before listing them for more profit.
How easy is it: Easy
Expected pay: Varies widely depending on what is being sold and how much time is dedicated. Average of $100-$500 per month part time is very achievable starting out.
How to start: Start by going through things you already have to get familiar with the process of using these platforms to create listings and fulfill them. From there, you can get more strategic with your sourcing and selling.
Top tips: Consider joining a top reselling group to make the whole process much easier and more profitable with a top-notch network that will motivate you and bring reselling opportunities right to you without the need for outside research.
Weekend side hustles
The following side hustles can't be done before or after school, but are a great way for teachers to make extra income on the weekend.
12. Yard work
Got a bit of a green thumb? There's a big market for yard work services, with the average price for lawn mowing between $40 and $50. This means you can earn up to $500 per week mowing 5 to 6 lawns on the weekends.
You can also offer additional services, like landscaping, gardening, and seasonal cleanups, to boost your income. Providing package deals or discounts for returning customers can also attract regular clientele.
How easy is it: Moderate (Dependent on skills and tools, must land clients)
Expected pay: $50-$250+ per house, can vary wildly depending on project scope (lawn mowing/shoveling on the low end, gardening and landscaping is higher pay)
How to start: Starting with your current network of student’s parents or neighbors is always a good idea. Advertise yourself on local marketplaces and platforms.
Top tips: Differentiate yourself from other common services that others might be offering in your area. For example, offer bundles or seasonal services like light decoration.
13. Teach Yoga
If you love working out, then why not turn this into a side gig? You can sign up to teach yoga classes at your local gym or start online yoga classes. Fitness teaching is convenient because you follow set schedules, meaning you'll know when you'll be working out and for how long. Teaching Yoga can net you on average $31 an hour.
Plus, becoming a part-time Yoga teacher offers up even more opportunities to make money, like selling Yoga programs, one-on-one lessons, and even starting a Yoga community.
How easy is it: Moderate, requires getting a yoga teaching certification and Expected pay: $50-$200+ per class, depending on student enrollment. Can earn a more flexible income if selling a digital product or membership online.
How to start: Go through a yoga certification or teacher training program first, and if you haven’t already, take several yoga classes to make sure you feel it’s a good fit.
Top tips: Consider signing up for a yoga teaching training program that is local to you and helps you start teaching classes right away at that specific studio. Instagram can be a great way to market your yoga skills and get students online or in person.
Read all about creating an online fitness community
14. Try café work
Most teachers turn to coffee for the energy boost they need to get through the day. So, the chances are you know all the best café shops in your area. If you love the cafe environment, why not spend a couple of hours on a weekend serving customers and earning cash?
Take an early shift and work until midday and you can still have the whole weekend ahead of you. You can earn on average $15 an hour as a cafe employee.
How easy is it: Easy, depending on job availability
Expected pay: $10-$20+/hour, depending on tips
How to start: Look for job openings in classifieds or go to local cafés with a resume that highlights your availability and relevant experience
Top tips: Consider high-pay, infrequent commitments such as working busy brunch shifts just once or twice per week.
15. Sell your home baking
People love cakes, pies, cookies, and all the sweet goods. This can be a great side hustle if you enjoy baking and trying different recipes. Start making gorgeous cakes or cookies, post them online, and get people talking about them.
You can harness the power of social media and word of mouth to spread your business. Over time, you'll have many repeat customers who won't stop singing your praises. However, we advise you to look up local laws for baking and selling baked goodies out of your home before starting this side hustle.
How easy is it: Easy if you already love baking goods, also depends on local regulations
Expected pay: Varies widely depending on if you’re selling individually, at events, or wholesaling to a local vendor, but $100-$200 per weekend is a realistic goal
How to start: Research local regulations and get any necessary certifications, get feedback on your recipes to pick the best items to sell
Top tips: Consider seasonality–as a teacher, your time off in the summer can best be used to go all-in with selling baked goods, ice cream, or craft drinks as this is when demand is highest and outdoor markets are frequent.
Rather sell savory than sweet? Find out how to start a meal prep business
16. Lead kids' extracurricular activities
Many schools nationwide have extracurricular activities, such as sports, speech decathlons, science Olympiads, and other after-school clubs. The good news is that most schools prefer sourcing staff members internally to oversee these.
You can lead and guide students in their extracurricular activities. And while it may vary from school to school, most positions are often entitled to extra pay beyond what you'll already be making.
How easy is it: Can be easy, dependent on availability
Expected pay: $20-$50 per hour
How to start: Prepare proposals for a new extracurricular club, highlighting why it’s valuable and why you’re the right person to lead it
Top tips: You can cross-promote tutoring services to parents in your club. If your school doesn’t have opportunities, it might be possible to partner with smaller schools with needs, such as private schools.
17. Sell goods at the markets
Do you have a knack for sewing? Like creating things? Good at building? One of the best ways to make some money is by selling things at your local markets.
Simply rent a booth, lay out your merchandise, and wait for customers. Also, don't forget to take photos if you're considering tapping into the online market.
How easy is it: Easy to moderate, depending on the types of goods you’re selling
Expected pay: Depends on what you’re selling and how often, but earning $500 per month part time and over $2000 full time in the summer in net profit is realistic
How to start: Look for local markets and events where you can showcase your crafts and secure your spot at the soonest event that is relevant to the goods you’re selling
Top tips: You can start just with Facebook marketplace and local classifieds to verify demand and get initial customers
Here are some of the best handmade goods to sell
Online side hustles
This final group of side hustles is the best of the bunch - these are all money-making opportunities that you can do entirely online, so you don't even have to leave your house!
18. Freelance writing
As a teacher, your extensive knowledge of specific subjects is invaluable when it comes to turning your expertise into content. Freelance writing allows you to create various written materials, including blog posts, web content, articles and copy for advertisements.
You'll need to research diverse topics to ensure accuracy and adapt your writing style to fit your target audiences or platforms. Platforms like Upwork allow writers to leverage their expertise, especially in academic and subject-based content. Hourly rate depends on experience, from $15 to beginners up to $150 for expert writers.
How easy is it: Moderate, it can take time to find available gigs but it is relatively easy after that, especially if you’re a good writer with a teaching background
Expected pay: Average $20-$50 per hour, depending on type of content and how quickly you can write polished drats
How to start: Build a portfolio and start pitching websites or business owners with your experience
Top tips: Highlight your skills, expertise, reliability and high standard as a teacher to make yourself more attractive in the market
19. Proofreading
Got an eye for detail? This side hustle requires an in-depth understanding of grammar and is perfect for teachers as you’re already doing this when grading papers or assessing student work. As a proofreader, you'll be required to meticulously review text to correct grammatical, spelling, punctuation, and formatting errors.
Proofreading is about precision. Therefore, you must have a solid grasp of style conventions and use a meticulous approach that guarantees error-free content. On average, you can expect to earn somewhere around $28-$32 an hour.
How easy it is: Moderately easy, similar to finding a freelance writing gig
Expected pay: $25-$50+ per hour
How to start: In addition to creating listings on broad freelancing platforms, join proofreading-specific platforms such as Reedsy.
Top tips: You can offer proofreading services to students as a bundle to tutor packages for standardized test prep or admissions essays
20. Sell lesson plans
As a teacher, you likely already have a standout lesson plan from one of your classes. Platforms like Upwork and Teachers Pay Teachers are great avenues to monetize your unique lesson plans. The earnings potential of lesson plans hinges on the quality and popularity of the content, and of course you set the price of your product. The beauty of this side hustle is that your plans can be sold over and over again, meaning you create it once and keep earning.
Using this side hustle, you can generate passive income even long after the initial work is done. To maximize your earnings, you can sell lesson plans on Whop - there are no fees to join or use the platform.
How easy is it: Easy for teachers
Expected pay: Starting out part time, $200-$500 per month is well within reach
How to start: Create and package your lesson plan, list it on platforms and market it
Top tips: Assess the current market and demand to figure out how to price yourself amongst similar competition
21. Podcasting
Starting a podcast is a natural step for teachers to share their insights or passions with others, and it can be done with just a few hours a week. However, the amount you make can vary widely. Most people who start podcasts don't end up making any money from this side hustle, while others can make as much as $500 to $900 per episode.
It all comes down to you how monetize. If you rely on sponsorships or ad revenue then you may earn very little to start. But if you sell access to a paid community centred around your podcast, paid premium content, and even merch, you can really turn this side hustle into a big opportunity.
How easy is it: Moderate, requires plan, setup, editing and publishing
Expected pay: Podcasts are a longer term play, so there should not be much pay expection in the first few months. Within 6 months, a growing income stream of around $250-$500 per month from sponsorships or ads should be within reach if you find a good audience
How to start: In order to make a regular schedule for putting out podcasts, you need to get a good idea of how long it takes to record and launch a single episode. After that, you can create a content schedule and batch recordings while marketing through social media or other channels.
Top tips: Repurpose podcast transcripts into blogs that you can use for content marketing. Consider filming podcasts to put on YouTube. As you scale, you can create Content Rewards to incentivize individuals to post clips of your content for even more reach–this growth hack method is known as clipping.
22. Become a virtual assistant
Becoming a virtual assistant may be a great fit for teachers with organizational and administrative skills. Virtual assistants help clients by performing tasks like handling emails, scheduling appointments, and maintaining databases.
Having proficiency in digital tools, strong organizational skills, excellent time management, and excellent communication skills is a must for this gig. You can earn between $15-30 an hour as a virtual assistant.
How easy is it: Moderate to find work, fairly easy and straightforward to fulfill
Expected pay: $15-30 per hour
How to start: Create your profile and list on freelance or virtual assistant platforms.
Top tips: Emphasize your teacher-specific organization and execution skills. Consider blocking for summer-only temporary gigs to fill your off months with remote work that you can even do while traveling as a digital nomad.
Learn how you can run your virtual assistant business on Whop
23. Create content
This side hustle idea could fit in anywhere on this list, as it can be done after school hours, on weekends, online, and is almost passive (once you've created the content).
We are talking about Content Rewards.
If you’re already comfortable with platforms like TikTok, YouTube, or Instagram, Content Rewards could be an easy way to turn that screen time into extra income. With Whop’s Content Rewards, you don’t need a big following or even to create brand-new videos from scratch—just a phone, a few creative ideas, and a bit of time.
There are two main ways to earn: clipping and UGC (user-generated content).
Clipping involves repurposing existing videos into short-form content. You might edit content from well-known creators like Druski or brands like Hostage Tape, and post it on social media platforms.
UGC, on the other hand, is all about creating authentic, everyday-style videos featuring a product or service. Think: giving a casual review, unboxing something new, or showing how you use a product in real life. Brands love it because it feels real and relatable.
All you have to do is browse Content Rewards on Whop, find a content reward you want to apply for, make your content, and start getting paid for your views.
How easy is it: Easy to start, especially for social media-savvy teachers
Expected pay: Varies—some rewards pay up to $75 per 1k views
How to start: Go to Content Rewards and start browsing available content deals
Top tips: Use your educator voice and clarity to stand out in UGC campaigns. Consider recording content over weekends or during school breaks. Even using trending audio or clever hooks can boost your earnings significantly.
24. Affiliate marketing
You may have heard of this side hustle before. Affiliate marketing allows you to make extra money by promoting products you love to interested buyers. It's as simple as sharing your favorite items on your social media or blog and earning a commission when others buy those products through your link.
The amount you can make through affiliate marketing depends heavily on your target audience, the products they buy using your link, and the commission structure.
How easy is it: Easy to join programs, moderate to difficult to generate consistent affiliate sales. If you already have a large audience, making money as an affiliate is easy if you match the offer to your demographics.
Expected pay: $20-$100 per month in the beginning, can grow to $500-$1000 per month or more without increased work with a good marketing foundation or social media presence.
How to start: Sign up for different programs like Whop Affiliates, Amazon Associates, ClickBank, or programs offered by individual companies.
Top tips: Promote products that you actually use for the best conversion rates. See if any products you boughtand enjoy using have affiliate programs, and in today’s marketing landscape, it’s highly likely that they do.
- How to use the Affiliate Links app on Whop
- Faceless affiliate marketing: How to succeed in affiliate marketing without ever showing your face
25. Write and sell an ebook
If you have specialized knowledge about specific topics from the classroom, you can put it in an eBook and sell it. Topics can range from how to teach older students and keep them engaged, to tips for managing a room of fifth graders.
You can publish your eBook on Amazon's Kindle Direct Publishing and start earning from day one. Or, to keep more of your revenue, sell your eBook with Whop. Whereas Amazon KDP keeps 40% of your earnings, Whop only keeps 3%.
How easy it is: Moderate, but likely easier for teachers than people with other backgrounds
Expected pay: An ebook with good traction can expect to generate $200-$1000 per month. One benefit beyond the dollar amount is the passive income that comes with a digital products business.
How to start: Settle on a topic that’s aligned with your teaching subject expertise, make an outline. Create a schedule that you commit to so you actually finish the book within an ambitious but realistic timeframe.
Top tips: Tools like Canva make creating a professional ebook from scratch easy. You can also use AI to help outline, write, or even market your ebook.
26. Educational consulting
You can share your skills in educational technology integration, curriculum development, and educational product sales with interested people online.
Some platforms, like Sunburst, look for teachers to act as their 'ambassadors' to introduce schools and other educational products to its offerings. Or you can go it alone - you just need a place to host your online coaching calls, message participants, and share downloadable files (a place like Whop!). As a consultant, you can charge solid rates depending on your expertise.
How easy is it: Moderate, less easy than offering tutoring services for example with more emphasis on expertise
Expected pay: $50 to $250 per hour (districts or some startups will pay premium rates for certain roles based on experience
How to start: Define your niche based on your specific expertise, empahsize notable credentials so you can stand out and command high rates.
Top tips: Brush up your LinkedIn and use it for research and outreach to land clients directly through the platform.
6 signs you’re ready to start a consulting business
27. Sell courses online
You're already crafting lesson plans, teaching students and working through a curriculum. Why not sell courses?
Creating courses online involves creating digital educational content that students can access remotely. Online courses allow teachers to share their skills and expertise with broader audiences beyond the traditional classroom setting. This is another side hustle that once created is truly passive - create once and sell again and again.
How easy is it: Moderate to difficult, can be quite time and production intensive. Harder than launching an ebook
Expected pay: Well-made courses can sell for $500-$2000+ each, so even selling a couple per month can amount to solid income
How to start: Choose a high-value topic that you’re knowledgable on, outline modules, get any necessary equipment and follow a content creation schedule
Top tips: Don’t aim for perfection in the beginning, start with rough drafts to get a feel of how comfortable you are on camera and how time intensive it is for you to film and produce content. Consider seeking neutral feedback to assess your camera persence and delivery.
28. Create webinars (and sell access to them)
Like courses and consulting, webinars are another way that you can share your knowledge and get paid for it. Hosting webinars allows teachers to share their expertise in various topics like classroom management techniques, teaching strategies, and new educational trends with a broader audience beyond the classroom.
Webinars also offer a networking platform with other teachers and professionals worldwide, creating more opportunities to make money online.
How easy is it: Moderate
Expected pay: $20-$100+ per attendee. Can also monetize with digital products or coaching upsells, in which case holding a free webinar can be worth it.
How to start: Select a focused topic that has proven demand and interest, foster hype surrounding the event so when you launch you have full attendance
Top tips: Gather an audience on an email list in addition to social media channels so you can gauge expected attendance and revenue.
29. Create an online community
If you're an experienced teacher who loves what you do, then you can create a community sharing how you forged your career path and teaching others how they can do the same.
Online communities offer a way for people to get the information and guidance they need first-hand from those with lived experience. For example, those studying to become a teacher will benefit from the knowledge and advice that you can give to them to ace their exams. Alternatively, other experienced teachers may pay to join your community to share advice on lesson plans, managing students, and work-life balance.
However, your online community doesn't have to be teacher-centric. You can create a community on any topic that you enjoy and have experience in.
How easy is it: Leaning towards more difficult, especially if you’re starting completely from scratch. Easier if you have an established social media presence or audience (perhaps from your current teaching network).
Expected pay: $5-$40 per member/month. A goal of 20-50 paying members is a good milestone that will confirm ability to scale further
How to start: Once you have your idea for your community, choose a platform that you can use to launch, host, and monetize it. Whop is a top choice.
Top tips: Use your summer break to commit to more time-intensive parts of building and marketing a community so you can have the foundation to run it during the school year.
- What is a community? Online communities explained
- How to build an online community: Step-by-step guide with examples
30. Start a paid newsletter
Starting a newsletter allows you to pick a specific audience and help them achieve a set of goals. For instance, you may teach homeowners how to build and maintain a sustainable garden or help women with meditation. There are several ways to monetize your newsletter, such as:
- Affiliate Programs
- Sponsorships
- Membership
- Digital Products
- Physical Products
It may take a while to start earning with this side hustle, but eventually this could turn into a significant income stream.
How easy is it: Fairly easy to start with the right tools, will take time to build a loyal list
Expected pay: $4-$10 per paying subscriber. Getting to 100 subscribers within 3-6 months is realistic with efficient execution and a good topic
How to start: Define your audience and create a compelling niche. Sign up for an email marketing platform
Top tips: Start with a free newsletter to brush up your email marketing skills, focusing on key metrics open rates and click-through-rates in addition to signup rates.
Start your online side hustle with Whop
Teaching is a job that requires creativity, communication, and serious multitasking, so why not use those same strengths to build a side hustle that works for you?
Whether you're getting paid for content through Whop’s Content Rewards, passively earning from digital products like lesson plans and classroom worksheets, or building a paid community around your teaching expertise, there’s more than one way to grow your income without burning out.
Make money without spreading yourself thin. Join Whop and start making more cash today.
FAQs
How difficult is it to start a side hustle?
Starting a side hustle is easier than ever these days and you don't have to invest a huge amount of time or resources. There are plenty of ways that you can turn your skills or hobbies into profitable ventures.
With their diverse skill sets and structured schedules, teachers are especially well-positioned to succeed and make decent amounts from various side hustles.
What is the best side hustle for me?
Now that you have read through 30 different side hustle options you're probably wondering which is right for you. As a teacher looking for a side hustle, the best one for you depends on your schedule, interests and skills.
If you're prepared to invest some time and energy upfront then creating and selling digital products can be incredibly rewarding and profitable. By leveraging your expertise and creating valuable content, you can build a sustainable source of passive income that complements your teaching career.
Another significant advantage is that digital products have a global reach. You can sell to anyone, anywhere, at any time. This means you can make money while you sleep. After you've put in the initial effort, these products can generate passive income with little ongoing work.
