canaAg12 said:
This is something I have been considering for several years for a multitude of reasons. I am in year 14 and have worked in various levels of education, from elementary to high school, at the 2a through 5a level. I have coached just about every high school sport you can think of (good ol 2a coaching staffs!). I have had years where I coached 4 sports and was hardly ever home. Being married with 2 young sons who are 2 and 4, my perspective has certainly changed in recent years. As my boys get older, I want to be able to be available for whatever it is they are involved in.
I also have some autoimmune problems, which I manage and take care of well, but would like to eventually find something less stressful on the mind and body, that also allows for a flexible schedule, and can help my family get more financial freedom and stability for my family in the future.
I graduated from A&M in 2012 and graduated with M.ED in Educational Leadership from Liberty University in 2019. I thought administration was something I wanted to do, but after a stint doing that, it was not what was best for me.
If I am to leave the classroom, I want to find something completely out of the field, but I am struggling to find a starting point.
I saw where it was mentioned teaching at the community college level, but I was under the assumption your Master's degree had to be within the certain field, so I have been unsure if that is an option.
Thank y'all!
You have to have a masters in the subject you want to teach, or a masters + 18 hours in the subject you want to teach. My wife had her Masters in Education - C&I, but she taught developmental classes on the community college level, which don't require a masters. Just a bachelors in what you want to teach.
I'd suggest looking into staff positions with local community colleges, universities, etc. I'm the manager of a testing center (in the Math dept), and it's waaaaaaaay lower stress (almost none at all), and I have 5 weeks of vacation time, 3 weeks of sick time, 2 optional days, 1.5 weeks of Christmas vacation, and 13 other holidays. All told - about 10 weeks off per year. It's a much better work/life balance. Feel free or reach out if you'd like.