Discover Jobs For Teachers Leaving The Classroom

I’ve been on more calls this week than ever, and I’m hearing the same thing over and over: 

“I feel stuck!"

"I’ve given everything to teaching, but I’m exhausted and need something new.”

“I have no idea where to start."

"Who’s going to hire someone with a teaching degree?”

“I know I have skills, but I don’t know how they translate to a corporate job.”

Sound familiar?

I know how overwhelming it feels to think about leaving the classroom.

It’s a HUGE step, and there’s so much uncertainty.

But here’s what I want you to hear:

Teachers just like you are landing incredible roles in corporate settings every single day. 

How do they do it, you ask?

The key is knowing where to look and how to position yourself.

Top Roles for Former Educators

These are the top jobs our clients are landing after leaving the classroom:

Corporate Trainer

Why it’s a fit:

You’re already skilled at presenting complex information in an engaging way.

Now, you’ll simply teach employees instead of students, helping them develop professionally.

Instructional Designer

Why it’s a fit:

If you’ve created lesson plans and curriculum, you’ve already done half the work of an instructional designer.

This role involves creating training programs, eLearning content, and workshops for companies.

Customer Success Manager (CSM)

Why it’s a fit:

You’ve managed classrooms, built relationships, and handled conflict.

In a CSM role, you’ll use those same skills to support clients and ensure they’re happy with a product or service - like Amplify.

Human Resources (HR)

Why it’s a fit:

HR specialists are the backbone of organizations, overseeing hiring, training, and employee support.

Your interpersonal and organizational skills are tailor-made for this.

EdTech Sales or Support

Why it’s a fit:

You bring insider knowledge to educational technology companies, helping them design, sell, and support tools that truly meet educators’ needs. 

You've used the program. 

You know the limitations and the possibilities - which makes you uniquely qualified.

What My Clients Are Doing to Land These Roles

Reframing Their Experience:

They’re learning to describe their skills in corporate-friendly language.

“Managed a classroom” becomes “led a diverse team to achieve learning outcomes.”

Building Their Network:

They’re connecting with people already working in these roles, asking smart questions, and uncovering hidden job opportunities.

Upskilling Selectively:

They’re targeting in-demand skills like instructional design and project management to fill gaps and stand out.

Your 4 Step Action Plan For This Week:

1. Pick a role from this list that excites you.

2. Search LinkedIn for people in that role.

3. Study their profiles.

4. Identify the keywords and skills they highlight.

This simple exercise will give you clarity on how to align your experience with what companies want.

Remember:

You’re not starting from scratch.

You’re starting from experience.

Corporate employers need people like you.

Let’s make your next move the best one yet.

Onward! 

Chris