I got into this because my son wanted to play trumpet.

There was a homeschool consortium nearby - homeschool consortium - think co-op just much bigger. 460 families and 600 students. Basically, a family can go there and sign up for only the classes they need. So, more like college schedule wise.

My son needed to take a regular class in addition to trumpet lessons, so we did science.

Did this for a year or two.

Then they were looking for someone to teach history for high school. I submitted my resume and was accepted as an independent contractor. I do not work for the consortium. I contract with them to provide teaching services. The consortium is kinda like a match maker if you will.

Since we (consortium) are so large, we rent the facilities for a couple of days, not just 1 like normal co-ops.

Starting out, I did 2 classes. One on each day. I only teach the classes I want, and then only if there are enough students that want to learn what I am offering to teach. It can be a bit of a dance, because parents are ultimately in charge. Some are only looking to meet the bare minimum required by law. High level math and science classes would get canceled because not enough students would signup - we had the teachers.

As a parent, you need to ensure that you are educating your child. What being educated means and how that is accomplished is up to you. State laws on this vary from state to state and quite honestly is a bare minimum - as it should be!

For us, we did classes at the consortium, I taught classes at home, community education for some art classes, video-based algebra/pre-calc/calculus, etc. The goal, was that he be college ready for an engineering/doctor/legal discipline. We wanted him to have enough of an education so that these doors would remain open. If he chooses something else, so be it. His choice. His education was not going to be a limiting factor for him.

Start with a local co-op or 2. See if you could get on a sub list or offer to teach a class or 2. Teachers get sick. A fall on the ice as an independent contractor could be devastating.

The other thing is you could do is discuss the classes you want to teach with homeschooling parents you know. Maybe offer these classes after work hours or on a Saturday to start. Think piano lessons or swim lesson. That way you get to keep your day job for a while.

It's not going to be a living wage, not even close. But, if you are retired, or you work part-time, you could make it work.

For us, my hubby is the bread winner. I plan to keep teaching after my son graduates this year. No way I'm going back to the corporate world. I enjoy teaching this way. It helps out a little with the bills or as my sister says, it gives you a little walking around money.

I got into this because my son wanted to play trumpet.

There was a homeschool consortium nearby - homeschool consortium - think co-op just much bigger. 460 families and 600 students. Basically, a family can go there and sign up for only the classes they need. So, more like college schedule wise.

My son needed to take a regular class in addition to trumpet lessons, so we did science.

Did this for a year or two.

Then they were looking for someone to teach history for high school. I submitted my resume and was accepted as an independent contractor. I do not work for the consortium. I contract with them to provide teaching services. The consortium is kinda like a match maker if you will.

Since we (consortium) are so large, we rent the facilities for a couple of days, not just 1 like normal co-ops.

Starting out, I did 2 classes. One on each day. I only teach the classes I want, and then only if there are enough students that want to learn what I am offering to teach. It can be a bit of a dance, because parents are ultimately in charge. Some are only looking to meet the bare minimum required by law. High level math and science classes would get canceled because not enough students would signup - we had the teachers.

As a parent, you need to ensure that you are educating your child. What being educated means and how that is accomplished is up to you. State laws on this vary from state to state and quite honestly is a bare minimum - as it should be!

For us, we did classes at the consortium, I taught classes at home, community education for some art classes, video-based algebra/pre-calc/calculus, etc. The goal, was that he be college ready for an engineering/doctor/legal discipline. We wanted him to have enough of an education so that these doors would remain open. If he chooses something else, so be it. His choice. His education was not going to be a limiting factor for him.

Start with a local co-op or 2. See if you could get on a sub list or offer to teach a class or 2. Teachers get sick. A fall on the ice as an independent contractor could be devastating.

The other thing is you could do is discuss the classes you want to teach with homeschooling parents you know. Maybe offer these classes after work hours or on a Saturday to start. Think piano lessons or swim lesson. That way you get to keep your day job for a while.

It's not going to be a living wage, not even close. But, if you are retired, or you work part-time, you could make it work.

For us, my hubby is the bread winner. I plan to keep teaching after my son graduates this year. No way I'm going back to the corporate world. I enjoy teaching this way. It helps out a little with the bills or as my sister says, it give you a little walking around money.