5 online teaching jobs that will be in high demand in 2022
Online teaching jobs are in high demand right now, but will there be even more in the next few years? Based on the trends in the job market as well as changes in technology, here are 5 online teaching jobs that will be in even higher demand by 2022.
1) Online ESL Teachers
As long as there are people who are learning English, there will be opportunities for ESL teachers. While it can take time to gain enough of a following to make a full-time income from your teaching, it’s certainly possible. You can start with sites like italki or Verbalplanet, which have hundreds of native speakers interested in one-on-one conversation practice and are willing to pay for it.
2) Online Tutors
Online tutoring is one of those rare niches where you can make a killing and actually help people. It's also a good way to test your business chops, as many tutors start out by working for free until they find their niche. Some platforms, like VIPKID (an Amazon company), connect you with Chinese students in need of English tutoring. You set your own schedule and rate your own services, but you must have either a 4-year degree or certification to get started.
3) Virtual Assistants for Schools
Virtual assistants can work with any size of school, but they are a vital resource for school districts. Small districts might have just one administrative assistant at their disposal, while larger schools might need to hire five or six full-time staff members to meet their needs. Virtual assistants offer small schools much of what large ones get from multiple employees, but at a fraction of the cost. Here’s how they do it
4) Content Writers for Education Websites
Content writers are always needed to create content for education sites, blogs, and other media. This could include writing lesson plans, how-to’s, informational posts and more. The boom of virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) technologies means there’ll be greater need for video or image-based education as well.
5) Online Home School Coaches
Parents are increasingly looking for alternatives to traditional schooling, and a growing number of them are turning to home school coaches for help. In 2017, an estimated 1.4 million students were home-schooled in America (in comparison to approximately 56 million enrolled at public or private schools). Experts believe that by 2022, 3 million students will be home-schooled as parents continue to look for new ways to impart knowledge on their children while they keep them safe.