When I researched all the options available for homeschool moms to be able to work, I was pleasantly surprised. Not only can homeschool moms work, but there are tons of fully remote options to choose from! That being said, it is also possible to work full-time outside the home. You just have to be a little more creative with your schedule and possibly the curriculum you choose.
Homeschool moms can work and homeschool their children. It will take some navigating mom-guilt and juggling schedules, but it can be done. Many homeschool moms work while homeschooling their children and find that homeschooling takes significantly less time than they had expected. There are so many remote positions that make perfect jobs for homeschool moms. Some of the options are call-center representatives, virtual assistants, social media managers, teaching English as a second language, medical coders, financial counselors, realtors, delivery drivers, Uber drivers, Doordash drivers, transcriptionists, content writers, customer service representatives, data entry clerks, teaching assistants, pre-registration representatives, eBay seller, and nanny. Even if a mom works outside the home full-time, it is possible to schedule homeschooling around a full-time job. Many homeschooling curriculums offer video lessons or independent studies. By choosing the correct curriculum for your family’s needs, homeschooling while working is achievable.
Next, we will discuss the average salaries for many remote positions that make perfect jobs for homeschool moms, as well as some creative scheduling ideas for full-time working homeschool moms.
Can Homeschool Moms Work?
It is completely possible to homeschool and work. No really, it is!
It’s not easy – but it is possible. And once you get in the groove of things, it gets easier.
I do it, and so do lots of other homeschool moms. It’s the best of both worlds – really. Bringing in an income, while spending time teaching my son is so rewarding.
But it is not always rainbows and butterflies. There are obstacles to overcome. But we are moms – that’s what we do!
Mom-guilt is a huge part of the equation. We feel like we aren’t spending enough 1-on-1 time with our children. We feel bad for answering the phone when our child may have a question. We feel distracted and pulled in too many different directions. All of this is normal. The struggle is worth the reward.
Also, you must consider the age of your children, and how much hands-on help they need. If your child hasn’t learned to read yet, they will need more hands-on help, but once they can read, many students prefer to work on their own. During this time, you can be working!
Come up with a plan for the day, try to loosely follow it, allowing time for inevitable interruptions.
How Can Homeschool Moms Make Money?
When researching how homeschool moms can make money, I searched current online job postings for fully remote work. The reason I went this route, is because if you’re like me, the goal is to be home during the day. That being said, there are plenty of homeschool moms who choose to work full-time outside the home.
Do what fits your family and career best.
Job postings and salary information listed below was found on these websites:
- Salary.com
- Indeed.com
- Glassdoor.com
- Ziprecruiter.com
| Job Title | Average Hourly Salary | Average Annual Salary |
| Call-Center Representative | $14.54 | $30,243 |
| Virtual Assistant | $19.25 | $40,040 |
| Social Media Manager | $34.19 | $71,121 |
| VIPKids (Teaching English) | $17.13 | $35,630 |
| Medical Coder – Non-Certified | $21.52 | $44,772 |
| Financial Counselor | $19.58 | $40,729 |
| Realtor | $25.11 | $52,234 |
| Delivery Driver | $17.20 | $35,776 |
| Uber Driver | $20.31 | $42,257 |
| Doordash Driver | $13.46 | $27,996 |
| Transcriptionist | $15.11 | $31,428 |
| Content Writer | $18.71 | $38,916 |
| Customer Service Representative | $16.68 | $34,710 |
| Data Entry Clerk | $19.02 | $39,571 |
| Teaching Assistant | $14.00 | $29,117 |
| Pre-Registration Representative | $17.11 | $35,602 |
| eBay Seller | $16.68 | $34,710 |
| Nanny | $15.30 | $31.824 |
Personally, I have done 7 of the jobs listed above. So I know firsthand that they work and can be done while homeschooling.
Before my son was born, I was working full-time as a medical receptionist. Once he was born, I went down to part-time. During my two days a week home with him, I started an online eBay seller account.
Most of my inventory came from things we had laying around the house, such as extra tools, jackets we no longer wore, and toys my son had outgrown.
In 1 year, I generated $27,246 in income from eBay alone! Now, I wasn’t homeschooling my son since he was an infant, but I was breastfeeding, so I was busy!
It takes hard work and discipline, but it can be done with little ones around.
Some of the jobs listed above can be done in the evenings or around your own schedule.
Get creative when you’re thinking about how you want to bring in an income. Do something that you naturally excel at, are passionate about, or something you have a background in.
Most of the positions I listed on the chart above are entry-level. If you already have a career, even better! Many companies are allowing their employees to do remote work now.
Homeschool Scheduling Tips
Homeschooling takes significantly less time than most people think. If you want to see how many hours daily you should be having your child homeschool, click here. It really isn’t hard to get homeschooling done in an evening if that is what works for your family’s schedule.
That being said, here are some creative tips that work for other working homeschool moms.
Outsource When Possible – When I first started homeschooling, I had 3 family members reach out offering to help with art, math, and gym. Not everyone will have an amazing support system, but if you do, accept the help!
Homeschool Co-ops are a great way to outsource some of your child’s learning, socialize them with other children, and get some alone time in your day for work.
Another option is to get childcare while you’re working. Some people don’t think of this as an option, but why not? I find this especially helpful if I know my workday will require a lot of my attention. I just homeschool that evening instead of during the day.
Plan Quiet Activities – In between lessons, kids may get rowdy. This will make for a stressful day for everyone. Plan quiet activities such as puzzles, online learning games, Legos, and drawing.
Use All Resources – Screen time gets a bad rap and too much of anything is a bad thing. That being said – there is so much information available for learning online! Take advantage of free online learning games, YouTube learning videos, Netflix documentaries, and even some curriculum choices.
Be sure to pick a curriculum that fits with your lifestyle. Don’t try to do science experiments every day if your work schedule will not allow for it.
Sometimes convenience is worth the cost. Consider buying kits for art projects and science experiments. This will give you more time to work.
Plan Homeschooling Around Your Work Schedule – Do you have a work meeting scheduled? That’s a great time for your children to have a quiet activity planned.
Do you work evenings? Great! This will help separate homeschooling from a workday.
Maybe your work schedule is 3 long days each week. No problem. You can homeschool your kids on your days off, with time to spare. This is the beauty of homeschooling – flexibility!
Another option that many find helpful is if you have a spouse who works, consider having opposite schedules.
Be Flexible and Lower Your Expectations – You don’t have to do all subjects, every day. Start with reading and math and add in other subjects when possible.
Decide what your learning priorities are and make that your focus.
Give yourself lots of grace during the first few years of homeschooling. It takes practice and patience.
Don’t try to mimic public school schedules. Homeschooling can be tailored to fit your family’s schedule.
If working is all that is holding you back from homeschooling, give it a try! You will probably surprise yourself!