Seriously?! Here in Brazil we have 45 days of vacations and we receive our salaries normally. We also receive an extra salary in december and 1/3 bonus

This week is my first full week of summer vacation! I can’t wait to see what you’re planning out for next year! 😍 ❤️Aaron

I have a 10 month contract, but I am paid for 12 months. This is my third year teaching summer school. Have a great summer!

@zacharywinfield601

5 жыл бұрын

Kathryn Wilson I think you mean you are paid in 12 increments. Just because you get 12 pay checks does not mean you are paid for 12 months. The 10 months you work are just divided equally into 12 paychecks.

@theresa__2183

5 жыл бұрын

Zachary Winfield in a sense that might not be bad because they kinda help you space it out. But on the other hand I think it’s silly to not pay teachers over the summer- they deserve the break!!

You’re awesome! I appreciate your videos so much and your honesty

I’m on my 5th year as a Summer Puppeteer for our public library system. 20 libraries spread across 4 counties over a 6 week period with some daycare performances sprinkled in.

@toocoolformiddleschoolblog

5 жыл бұрын

Kelli Simpkins oh my gosh that’s so cool!!

@jglobetrotter2830

5 жыл бұрын

I would love that. I teach middle and high, but when I was substituting with kindergarten I LOVED doing storytelling with them. I taught temporary for special ed kindergarten and it's so fun t ol make exaggerated expressions while you are telling a story, and see all the kids mirror you.

Wow happy to find your channel thank you

Thanks for sharing!! Oh yes I am definitely going to do VIP kids over the summers to bring in that extra money :) This is my first summer (just finished my first year of teaching yay!) and lemme tell you I am SO enjoying having the break!

@toocoolformiddleschoolblog

5 жыл бұрын

Yay for your first year of teaching!

We thankfully get paid in the summer...some of our money is held throughout the school year and we get it in the summer which is helpful. In the past I have taught summer school which yes, is a good option. I’ve also worked in daycare as a supply early childhood educator and I ended up working everyday. I have looked into VIPKid and have to submit my video for the interview but I would have to be extremely disciplined to be a part of that...waking up early in the summer will be a huge challenge for me. Lol! I totally forgot about summer camp as an option to make money...I use to do that back in the day when I was going to school. Yes, being a nanny is a good option too. We also can mark standardized tests and it’s really good money, but our union frowns upon that. Owl hooter? Hmmm...I’ll look into that. 😂

@toocoolformiddleschoolblog

5 жыл бұрын

I know, I'm not good at waking up early either! ;)

I did a similar video a while back with ideas for side hustles for teachers. Personally, I tutor online in the summer because I prefer to work with high school students, but I have friends who do VIP Kid or Dada and love it. There are so many unique ways to make money...selling platelets...dressing up as a party princess...being a ref or umpire.

@CoachHallWrites

5 жыл бұрын

The Owl Hooter job your dad has cracks me up.

@toocoolformiddleschoolblog

5 жыл бұрын

Oh yeah reffing is great in the summer!

You can try opening up a TPT store. I have coworkers who have been doing it for years and make more than their teacher salaries?! That’s the beauty of teaching, if you use your free time to set up a business. You can make more than a traditional corporate job but have the vacation benefits of a teacher

It's disgraceful that your contract isn't a full 12 months.

Thank you for doing this! I always have trouble with summertime earnings as well as money in general. Also, thank you for doing more videos about teacher finances! I"ve almost paid off my student loans, but I know it's still going to be a struggle on my salary.

@toocoolformiddleschoolblog

5 жыл бұрын

That's so impressive!

Ha, had to have the same conversation with my wife about our med school loan debt video and how much to share in there. Way to get on that sponsorship grind! Most different summer job I've had was working the food line at Chipotle after my first year of teaching. I gained like 15 pounds that summer (free burrito everyday you worked 😬 )

@toocoolformiddleschoolblog

5 жыл бұрын

Upside: like $0 grocery bill all summer!

Associate teacher here! 🙋‍♀️🏽 (AKA no school no pay) Thank you for this video! 🙏🏽🍎

@toocoolformiddleschoolblog

5 жыл бұрын

Right? Gotta have a backup plan!

Good thing for youtube!!

Great list of ideas! In Wisconsin, we get paid through the summer, thank goodness! So sorry you have to deal with the August “gap.” 🤦🏼‍♀️ Ugh! I know direct-selling gets a bad rap, understandably so - “normal” people, too often, can turn super-weird and pushy, but teachers being great communicators, helpers, and natural leaders can really build an awesome side income this way, too, and still keep their friends. Yes! It’s true! 😂 I gathered up a squad of moms, teachers, and other go-getters to build a now 4-year side biz that funds family stuff, bills, travel, and my school loans. A 2nd paycheck every month talking about products you use/love is a great gig and “working” in pajamas is just extra. ❤️ It’s been a fabulous experience, and I plan to keep that going for sure as I also build out a blog and TPT products. 🥰 I’m a true-believer in multiple streams of income no matter what a person does, but especially teachers. Have a great summer! ☀️

@toocoolformiddleschoolblog

5 жыл бұрын

We definitely need those multiple streams!

We have a ten month contract with a 12 month pay cycle, but we're always short. This summer I'm: teaching summer school for the month of June, participating in the state test question committee in July (which is paid because I'm out of contract time), and working 17-20ish hours a week at OfficeMax (I do 10 hours during the school year, I take a lot of time off during the summer though to do the committee work or just have a life) During the school year, I get a couple stipends for dept. chair and clubs and I get hourly pay 2 times a week for watching late bus kids or curriculum work.

Love it! I do Uber and Lyft! 😍😍😍😍

@reneerobinson3559

5 жыл бұрын

Diary of A Mad Black Teacher Me too!

Great advise. I’m on an 11 month contract, so August can be tough. Have you heard of the Financial Gym? I’m not a member, but they seem like a good place to start with financial goals.

I student taught in the fall and was lucky enough to get a long term vacancy at the same school for the rest of the year. However, they didn’t/don’t have a position for me in my content area for next year! I have a signed contract for next year but basically have to make it for three months with no pay. I found a company called REV. They are online transcription. It’s not going to make a mint but I can do it anywhere and is enough to supplement the savings.

I'm on a 10 month contract with a 12 month pay cycle. I used to not get anything for the summer before this and as I don't trust anything until I see it for myself my stomach is in knots.

My district does summer pay. So we get paid all 12 months. I started my masters this summer so they gave me money to survive the summer. Another thing my district does is paid professional development. I went to a three day one and got $700

In Georgia it’s a 190 day contract, but they divide It over 12 months. This year though I’m an independent contractor, so I’m not working as much during the summer months and am feeling he nerves about money coming in. 🙄

In Denmark we get payed every month. A small percentage of our salary is held back, so that we get a bigger paycheque when the summer break is near. It is called holiday money. Summer break is 5 weeks for teachers and 6 weeks for students.

I'm working at a managing a movie theater, teaching on VIPKID (which is awesome because you set your own hours), and selling Arbonne on the side (which is also awesome because you set your own hours). It's a lot of work but I teach in SC and we already went on strike this year but the raises don't kick in until next year, so until then KEEP CALM & CARRY ON.

@toocoolformiddleschoolblog

5 жыл бұрын

Oh that's right, I remember seeing the strike on social media!

I am just finishing up school, and we'll be doing student teaching in the fall. While I was going to school and also a full-time single mom, I had two side gigs that I hope to be able to continue when I'm working as a teacher. The first one is I work for an un- armed security company at a local University. There are opportunities for us to work on weekends and evenings at College events and all kind of sports activities. The second is that I work for a company that placees exchange students with families here in the US. I worked with two students from China, and I'm paid pretty well for each student that I supervised. They are not actually in my home, but this is a really flexible job that I will be able to continue once I'm teaching. You conduct home visits occasionally which can be done on your schedule.

@toocoolformiddleschoolblog

5 жыл бұрын

Such a good idea!

I love all your videos they’re always so helpful! I’m currently studying for my GACE exam here in Georgia and I’m super nervous! Any advice on preparing for state teaching certification exams?

@angieb2858

5 жыл бұрын

Well wishes Crystal!

I am on a 10 month contract but my pay is dispersed over 12 months, so I guess I am really lucky in that respect. Tutoring would probably be the most lucrative and allow you to still enjoy your summer. In my area (Chicago suburbs), tutors often charge $90 - 100 dollars an hour. Good luck to any teachers taking a summer job this year. Please make sure you find time to RECHARGE!

@vanessaochoa4508

5 жыл бұрын

Same for me . ..so thankful I dont have to worry about finding a summer job🙂

These are great ideas...even though it is a disgrace teachers frequently don't earn a living wage. Your vocation is so noble. Keep up the good work ❤

I have been a VIPKID teacher for two years. It is amazing and super flexible.

@mommy8406

5 жыл бұрын

L Bernshouse What’s the income? I have kids and need a flexible job. Thank you

@lbernshouse9890

5 жыл бұрын

@@mommy8406 base pay is $7.00 for 25 minutes of work. You could get more than this though depending on how the interview goes. If you teach the class, you receive $1.00 more for showing up on time. If you teach a total of 45 classes in a month, you get an additional dollar. This means that each class you teach, you earn $9. This equals $18 an hour. If the class is booked short notice meaning within a 24 hour window, you will get $2.00 extra. The best thing is that you can teach as much or as little as you want.

@tyrajiasawyersmith8463

5 жыл бұрын

I just started with VIPKid and really enjoy it so far! I'll be a first year elementary teacher in the fall and would like to continue with VIPKid as well. How do you normally schedule your ESL classes?

@lbernshouse9890

5 жыл бұрын

@@tyrajiasawyersmith8463 I mainly work weekends. Just easier that way. The main thing is to not schedule too many. Since you are a first year teacher, you are going to be very busy. Take it slow.

@tyrajiasawyersmith8463

5 жыл бұрын

@@lbernshouse9890 thank you!

We have 2 more weeks of school left and I can't wait for vacation to start! I'm really lucky that I'm on differed pay so I don't have to worry about being paid this summer. I'm going to visit some WW1 sites on the western front. Totally nerd-ing out this summer.

@toocoolformiddleschoolblog

5 жыл бұрын

How interesting!

I started VipKid last September and I love the extra money I make 😊

@bmylove4444

5 жыл бұрын

Could you say, how much you make? What do your hours look like?

@CarlaCalderon

5 жыл бұрын

@@bmylove4444 I work from 5 am to 7:30am monday to friday. I am a fulltime teacher as well so I make more money in the summer or days we have off.

I teach private art lessons and group classes as well as work on my Etsy shop during summer as well a work at day camps to earn extra cash

@toocoolformiddleschoolblog

5 жыл бұрын

Such good ideas!

Thank you for sharing this! These are definitely good options but I feel like $20 an hour is so low for our time. I try not to take work unless it's $40 an hour or above because that's the per session rate for teachers in New York City. But of course, that makes finding work much harder!

@LIVEINPEACE2023

5 жыл бұрын

I have the mindset that until I get my goal amount $20 is better than $0. 😃

Fortunately, I have a 12 month contract; however, I do like to try to earn a little extra for my kids school supplies and clothes as well as stuff for my classroom. I JUST finished online AP reading just a few hours ago. It was my first time. It was enlightening and exhausting all at once. Ha! Thanks for the tips!

@toocoolformiddleschoolblog

5 жыл бұрын

It sounds so exhausting! ;) But interesting!

First year in summer as teacher assistant, no job😢 I don't know how to do, crying

Takelessons.com is another online lessons platform and I've taught with them for years for good pay (you set your cost and availability)

I'm going to college for education and I was really wondering if teachers got paid only during school months or not. This is eye opening!

@toocoolformiddleschoolblog

5 жыл бұрын

It depends on the district, but it's always a situation to be aware of!

You don't get paid for the summer? That is terrible. In Europe we always get paid for summer.

walking dogs using the Rover app, babysitting through Care.com, tutoring and coaching gymnastics! I am also looking into being a grocery shopper/deliverer because you can set your own hours and make up to $30/hour!

@toocoolformiddleschoolblog

5 жыл бұрын

Oh that's such a good idea!

Oh no! Im glad i teach in the South. They stretch our salary out over 12 months.

@AntaniaK

5 жыл бұрын

Earning My Way I think a lot of places have 10month. But people stretch the salary for the year. I’m in the Midwest and I’m pretty sure we do.

Wait don’t you teachers have to go back to school in July or some of the days during the summer?

I’m in Europe, and teachers here are paid 12 months, but they only work about 9 when you include Christmas, semester, Easter and summer break. It’s crazy that you guys have to cover for August... I think it’s a deserved break. You should be allowed to have it AND be paid for it.

I hope you find enough down time to relax and stop the frenetic state of being for just a little bit. I have 10 or so weeks of non-school time each year, but in Australia it is standard to have four weeks of paid annual leave. That leaves us with 6 weeks that are technically unpaid. The remainder of our salaries are spread over 12 months. Voila...we get paid all year long. I cannot imagine not getting a pay for a whole month. It just seems wrong to me, and that's a lot of money to just not be there. My holiday self says it would be easier to just save a designated amount each month to make up for the month of no pay. But saving money is my secret super power, so that feels like the simplest option to me. I know not everyone operates the same way. I sincerely hope that whatever you do to fill your financial bucket is also something that fills your emotional bucket as well.

@toocoolformiddleschoolblog

5 жыл бұрын

That's such a good way to put it! Honestly, most of the things I do now over the summer are pretty creative and fun, so that's great!

Im looking to become a nanny and I wanted to try Care.com but they are now changing to contact people. Please let me know of any other apps that are reliable and free. Thanks! Its hard being a substitute teacher too because we don't get that extra income or benefits so breaks are always rough.

Vile that full time teachers are not getting paid during the summer. Sorry but that is wrong

@christfollower7315

5 жыл бұрын

Why should they get paid for work they don't do? I mean, I was a teacher for fourteen years, but my salary was divided by twelve instead of ten, so that I would get a paycheck every month, albeit a smaller one.

@theresa__2183

5 жыл бұрын

I agree!! Teachers anywhere else in the world seem to be paid over the summer, even though they don’t work. And I think, seeing how stressful and draining on so many levels a teaching job is, they deserve the extra break AND be paid at the same time. Meghan said she’s struggling to pay her bills like... what is wrong with this system!!

@theresa__2183

5 жыл бұрын

Christ Follower it seems unfair to me. In Europe you 5weeks paid vacation in any job, nursery through kindergarten teachers get 6 and elementary and up get 9 weeks. They deserve being paid for their break seeing the emotional stress, the noise levels, the physical aspect (tall teachers, small chairs in preschool for ex.) in my opinion. :)

@HoneybeeAdventures

5 жыл бұрын

Christ Follower well being a teacher of 14 years you would know we actually work during our vacation and work well outside of our paid hours. Marking and lesson planning happens outside of the classroom. Those holidays are paid annual leave which legally in Europe we are entitled to. In fact regardless of the profession everyone has a minimum of 4 weeks annual paid leave.

@amy1852

4 жыл бұрын

@@christfollower7315 Because everyone deserves to have food on the table, shelter, and medicine. Not to mention, teachers do way more work than they're paid for during the school year anyway.

Now I want to go out in the woods by my house and hoot at some owls lol.

@toocoolformiddleschoolblog

5 жыл бұрын

It does sound fun!

I worked at VIPX last summer and it was awesome but they wanted a 6 month contract which is hard during the actual school year. Is VIPKID the same?

@AlisonP2727

5 жыл бұрын

They don't require you to work at all during a contract. I teach during the school year and all I do for VIPKID is renew my contract...no questions asked. I only do VIPKID in the summer.

Another option: one doesn't need to spend all the money that comes in. We need to live below our means. just save up throughout the year when you have your paycheck and then you don't need to worry about it.

@meaghanam1

5 жыл бұрын

BonusFiddle she did mention that but that’s not always possible. As someone pretty low on the pay scale (3rd year) I am living paycheck to paycheck. After all of my bills are due and grocery shopping I usually have less than $100 which pays for my gas. So I am not able to save anything at this point.

Tutoring. One on one.

Awful that you won’t get paid in summer. Almost around the world, teachers are paid in summer. It seems that teaching in California is less valued. Nice recommendations, I really enjoyed them👍😘

@dancingdiva90950

5 жыл бұрын

Sadly the u.s. in general doesnt pay in the summer.

So, you get a paycheck in July? Does your district offer some PD in the summer?

@toocoolformiddleschoolblog

5 жыл бұрын

We do get a July check, but no PD!

also enlisting into the reserves 🤷🏼‍♂️ what i did 😂

"because he was a middle school science teacher he was good at: making weird noises..." LOL :)

@toocoolformiddleschoolblog

5 жыл бұрын

a useful skill! ;)

@bluevlilac09

5 жыл бұрын

@@toocoolformiddleschoolblog for sure! :)

We get paid every month. I just retired yesterday!!!!!!!!!! Yay!!!!!!!!!!!

@toocoolformiddleschoolblog

5 жыл бұрын

congrats!

This whole side teaching may just be easier than I thought. I have some special skills and interests maybe just I can get paid for doing it.

Can you give names of companies that hire to grade test?

Do you know if I would qualify for VIP Kid right after I finish student teaching (Bachelor's in early childhood education)? I won't have had my "own class" yet.

@IfNotForToday

5 жыл бұрын

Maddie Geller I work with VIPkid and as long as you have a BA and any experience with kids then you qualify! :)

Lucky I’ll be moving to an apartment surely there trash dump there and once before the trash man comes I can find cans, bottles, ect to the recycling plant and make good money out of it.

In summer, we get more evening/ night hours at vipkid.

do you have a referral code for vipkid?

@keishlag9262

5 жыл бұрын

Hello! I am a current VIPKID teacher. If you don't have an referral teacher I'd be glad to help. This is my referral code: KEISH0018 Referral link: t.vipkid.com.cn/mkt/landing/personal?referralToken=c1451bbd60bd3572e7dc78611433237c&refereeId=5837308

Awful that you don't get paid We get paid. Here in UK

I used to work at a summer camp for gifted and talented kids- lots of fun. There are teaching positions, but also admin and counselors. Sites are all over the country and there is one in Hong Kong. Probably too late for this year, but check it out for next year: cty.jhu.edu/summer/

@toocoolformiddleschoolblog

5 жыл бұрын

How fun!

I'm not a teacher, my friend just wants a job and I'm looking at ideas for her. And obviously teaching jobs like summer school won't work lol because she's 17 and doesn't have a degree 😂

That is a joke... You don't get paid ...I'm 😲

@lwolf101

5 жыл бұрын

e mu we do not

Why would you not opt for your pay spread across 12 months!?

@LIVEINPEACE2023

5 жыл бұрын

It’s not offered in some districts.

@TheRachelMarie88

5 жыл бұрын

Not sure about her, but it’s not an option in my district.

@toocoolformiddleschoolblog

5 жыл бұрын

It isn't an option for us

We have 13th contract month in Brazil and it's dificult to make It.

Could you do percentages when talking about your student loan debt? Like say 75% of our income goes to..... ??

@toocoolformiddleschoolblog

5 жыл бұрын

That's a good idea!

Owl Hooting lol

Most teachers aren't hurting for money. That's just a lie that most teachers don't make enough money.

@mrhaider6343

5 жыл бұрын

After tax etc it becomes true

@meaghanam1

5 жыл бұрын

In NC I was making $35,000 a year before taxes and I was supporting myself and my fiancée while she was attending school. How is that livable? (I lived in a city where a 1 bedroom tiny apartment was $1200 a month not including water/electric/WiFi) my take home pay was about $2,000 a month. Add on car payments, gas, food, basic necessities, prescriptions, etc... there’s not much left

@christfollower7315

5 жыл бұрын

@@meaghanam1 , I agree with you with regard to North Carolina. They, Oklahoma, and Arizona don't pay their teachers enough. However, most states do. Georgia pays its teachers considerably more than North Carolina. I taught in Georgia for fourteen years. It was enough to live on so my wife didn't have to work outside the home.

@christfollower7315

5 жыл бұрын

@@mrhaider6343 , it depends where you are. I made $56,000 per year in Georgia. After taxes, insurance, retirement, etc., my take home was about $36,000 per year. That was enough for me and my family to live on in the suburbs of Atlanta. Sure, we had to be frugal, but we were able to do it, and take trips, too.

@dei7730

5 жыл бұрын

@@christfollower7315 that is hard to do these days with debt and rising costs of rent etc. I just taught in metro ATL and was barely making it