5 Benefits of Part-time and Contract Roles For Former Educators

In today's job market, many people are opting for part-time and contract roles as a way to gain experience. While these types of roles may not offer the same salary and benefits as full-time positions, there are tons of benefits to consider.

Gaining industry experience is an obvious benefit, but let’s dive into a few more.

Flexibility

One of the main benefits of part-time and contract roles is the flexibility they offer. These types of roles often allow you to work from home or choose your own hours, which can be ideal for those who are looking to gain experience while balancing other commitments like kids and side hustles.

Once you enjoy working from your patio (or even from your bed on occasion), you might never want to go back to an office.

Exposure to Different Industries and Companies

Working in part-time and contract roles means you’ll gain experience in different industries and companies. This exposure can be invaluable when it comes to building a resume and developing new skills.

This experience also exposes you to different management styles, marketing or customer success strategies, and company cultures, so you’ll have a better idea of what company type is really for you.

Networking Opportunities

Think of how many different people you’ll be working with if you’re doing two, three, or even four roles at once while moving to different companies for different projects. Think of all the teams and CEOs and other contractors you’ll be working with and exposing your work to.

Working with different people and companies will help build and establish a network of contacts that may be useful in the future when it’s time for a full-time role (if you decided that’s still what you want).

Developing Skills

In these different roles, you’ll also have the opportunity to develop new skills. Maybe even skills you didn’t know you needed for a full-time role. Because these types of roles often require you to take on a variety of tasks and wear several hats, you can gain experience in areas that may not be available in full-time roles.

Demonstrating Initiative

Finally, working in part-time and contract roles can demonstrate initiative and a willingness to learn. Employers often see teachers who have taken on these types of roles as being proactive and committed to their career development.

Employers often hire full-time, part-time, and contract employees to perform different tasks and bring different skills to the table for different needs. So, employers understand how much knowledge and drive it takes to perform these non-traditional jobs.

While part-time and contract roles may not be for everyone, they can be an excellent way to gain experience and develop new skills! EdTech companies already want to hire transitioning teachers, but part-time and contract roles can make your resume stand out amongst the rest.

If you’re willing to give these opportunities a try, keep an eye on my job board in the Community.