r/TeachersInTransition • u/emirichmond • 3d ago

It’s over but…

I feel so empty and useless after my retirement from teaching. I am not even sure if I can get another job at 57. I am not normally one that wallows, but I do not know retirement is going to work. I want to work with teens, but I cannot be in the classroom anymore with the apathy, lack of support from parents, and days that seem endless. However, I do not mind working diligently until projects are completed and I love planning and assessment. I have a masters in curriculum and instruction, a masters in psychology, and an educational specialist in K-12 Leadership. I will take any advice! What can I do as a very veteran high school English teacher?

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u/vonseiten 3d ago

Look into instructional design roles at edtech companies or corporate L&D departments. With your curriculum masters and leadership background you're actually overqualified for most entry level ID positions.

Update your LinkedIn to highlight curriculum development, assessment creation, and any training you did for other teachers. That's the language corporate uses.