One of the downsides to homeschooling is losing that second household income. You don't get paid to stay home and teach your children. But you need to earn money with a job that doesn't detract from your homeschooling duties or your family.
How to Make Money While Homeschooling
Homeschooling parents can supplement their income by taking on part-time jobs that align with their homeschooling duties such as after-school care, blogging about homeschooling, selling homeschool resources, creating a YouTube channel, making and selling Christmas decorations, or teaching English online.
Key Takeaways
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Homeschooling parents do not get paid but can supplement their income with part-time jobs.
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Options include after-school care, blogging, selling homeschool resources, YouTube, reselling items, making Christmas decorations, and teaching English online.
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These jobs align with homeschooling duties and provide flexibility.
Are Parents Paid to Homeschool?
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Parents do not get paid to homeschool. However, most states have grants available for homeschooling. Another option is a charter school partnership.
Charter schools will act as a liaison with the U.S. Department of Education. If you connect with a charter school, there is funding for books and extracurricular activities.
You may not be paid in full to homeschool, but you can supplement your household income by working some part-time jobs. Some of these don’t take a lot of effort or are aligned with what you’re currently doing: teaching.
If you aren’t homeschooling right now, I have shared some lucrative side jobs for stay-at-home parents on-site. Do take a look If you are interested.
For those who are interested in getting paid on a daily basis, I have shared some side hustle options that pay every day.
1. After School Care
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Working parents with children in public schools need childcare when school lets out. Buses can drop off children at your house or you can go and pick them up.
If you homeschool in the morning, this will fit right into your day.
Check with your state about licensing requirements. Every state is different.
For example, in South Carolina, if you care for more than one family not related to you, a license is required. Also, if you operate more than four hours a day and more than two days a week.
Most states require you to attend an orientation program.
2. Homeschool Blog
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Homeschooling is becoming more and more popular. According to the U.S. Census, five million K-12 students, or 11.1 percent, were being homeschooled. The percentage of children being homeschooled has almost tripled since mid-2019.
There is a high demand for information on how to homeschool and where to find educational materials that help.
That’s where a blog comes into the picture. Develop a blog and write articles that respond to this demand. Don’t have the time, then outsource the writing to writers. You can use:
Send them your subject or title and any headlines you want to cover, and let them write. You'll need to edit the copy. And you might have to experiment to find one that meets your needs. But it's a quick way to get a lot of content quickly.
You’ll also need to build a website. Some platforms you can use include:
You’ll also have a monthly fee for a hosting plan. A hosting plan allows you to rent or buy space on a server to store your website’s files and data.
Think of a catchy name for the domain. But don't get too cute. You'll want something that lets the reader know what the blog is about.
Apart from helping others, you can also earn by publishing sponsored posts on your blog. Unlike direct sales, all you have to do is talk about a specific product or service and promote them in a natural way to your audience which means you don't need to have your own products too.
3. Sell a Homeschool Resources
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Develop a homeschool resource to sell to other homeschooling parents. It can be anything from calendars to curriculum. You could also create templates on Notion to help parents with organization.
If you have a blog, you could sell your products to readers. Or you could start an online store with different resources for parents, including supplies.
Resources are quite helpful for homeschool moms/ homeschooling families as they could help so many families understand the process of earning extra income in a clear manner.
4. YouTube Channel
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One of the best ways to earn income as a homeschool mom or dad is starting a YouTube channel.
Share your homeschooling experience with the world. Start a YouTube channel that chronicles your journey, or shows lessons that you've taught your children.
If you have a talent, teach it to the audience.
Some talents could be:
- Making patterns
- Teaching knitting
- Teaching quilting
- Woodworking
- Making pottery
- Music
Any of these talents could also be turned into selling products. For example, you could sell your patterns through a website and link it in the description on your channel.
YouTube runs ads in all videos. If you receive a big enough following, you’ll receive a percentage of the ad money.
You’ll need 1,000 subscribers. You also must have 4,000 watch hours per year.
5. Re-Sell Items Online
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Do you like going to garage or estate sales on the weekend? Perhaps you enjoy thrifting. If you do, use items bought to start a part-time job. And don’t forget to go through your closets and attic. You might find some treasures others will buy.
You can sell them online through:
You’ll have to have a good eye and they must be in pristine condition, but you can add up the dollars quickly by re-selling.
6. Create Christmas Decorations
Although somewhat seasonal, people start buying Christmas decorations in October. Most people want them. And they’re usually in high demand.
You can sell them online or go to craft festivals. You could also show people how to make them on a YouTube channel and sell the pattern or final product.
See if you can get your children involved as a fun way for the family to earn additional income.
7. Teach English Online
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Teaching English online is a great part-time job. Some companies want a four-year degree or experience. But even if you don’t have a four-year degree, you can teach English with a few companies. In fact, online teachers are in big demand as more and more people want to learn English.
The one requirement that many online companies have is that you are a native English speaker. Some of these companies include:
- Cambly – Must be a native English speaker; no bachelor's degree or prior teaching experience needed. Pay equals $10.20 per hour.
- SkimaTalk – Must be a native English teacher. Prior teaching experience is preferred but not required. Teachers are required to teach three free sessions to learn the system and build a reputation. The pay then turns to eight dollars for a 25-minute session.
- Tutlo – Must be a native English speaker with a minimum of six months of teaching experience and TEFL certification. Pay is five to $11 through PayPal.
- Preply – No degree or teaching experience required. You choose your hourly rate and can change it at any time. On average Preply tutors earn $15 to $25 per hour.
You're already teaching, so why not take it to the next level and earn some extra cash? Most of these positions can be done on your schedule, so they’ll fit into your busy school day.
Frequently Asked Questions
Homeschooling is a big job. But if you need some extra money rolling into the household, you might want to take on more work. We’ve given you a list, but in case you have more questions, we’ve answered some below.
1. Do I have to pay taxes when I sell online?
You will need to pay taxes for any profit you make from selling online. The platform will report your earnings to the IRS and send you a Form 1099. You then must file it with your taxes.
2. Do I need liability insurance to provide childcare in my home?
If you watch other people's children in your home, you should have small business insurance. This insurance would include professional liability coverage and general liability coverage.
3. Do I need a business license to sell online?
Online platforms do not require a business license.
Part-Time Jobs for Homeschooling Parents
When one parent stays home, money gets tight really fast. If you're experiencing this you might want to consider a side hustle.
Some part-time jobs like teaching English online, align well with your homeschooling routine. If you're a writer or want to outsource it, you should blog.
A YouTube channel can be a fun way to earn extra money.
Regardless of what you do, you'll be carving out time from a busy schedule, so ensure it's a job you'll enjoy.
