There are many jobs outside of the classroom that involve education. You can make a difference in the education sector in a variety of ways that combine your different interests such as policy, psychology, or technology.
If you are interested in working to support youth in other capacities or looking for other ways to get involved, consider these options below and schedule a time to speak with a career counselor about your specific goals in the field of education.
Education Technology
There are many roles and companies that use technology to support learning and teaching. In a local school district, you may work on technology integration and support (e.g., Instructional Technology Resource Teacher). In a nonprofit, you may teach students technology skills to prepare them for college or to provide access to technology (e.g., Computers4Kids). In a startup or for-profit company, you may be developing, selling, or helping teachers implement education technology products. Check out the Science & Technology Career Community or EdSurge for more ideas.
Library & Information Sciences
Roles in the field of library science have changed drastically with new technology. Professionals in this field play various roles in organizing and storing information and guiding others who need help finding or using that information. Examples of work environments may include public libraries, K-12 Schools, universities, or special libraries like the Library of Congress or National Library of Medicine. Many roles in the field require a master’s degree, and the American Library Association publishes a list of ALA-Accredited graduate programs.
Education Leadership & Policy
Taking on leadership roles in Education can look differently depending on the level at which you'd like to make a difference. Administrators and principals in local school systems work directly with teachers, students and parents and help with school reform. When thinking about reforming education on a larger scale, you may want to work in education policy. Do you want to create policy (government), conduct research to influence policy (think tanks), advocate for educators (union), or work with schools to change local approaches to education (nonprofit)? Check out the Public Service and Government career community for more ideas.
Mental Health & Counseling
Human Service careers cover a wide range of occupations, including social workers, counselors, and others who support the wellness of other people. If you are interested in supporting youth more holistically or the mental health of youth, you may consider a career in school counseling, school psychology, or a more general mental health or counseling field that supports youth directly. Check out the Healthcare community for more information.
Check out our Education & Youth Development Resource Card for more information.
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