Education is undergoing a massive transformation. Join the movement to shape how the world learns.
Teaching
Direct instruction in schools, tutoring centers
Curriculum Design
Creating learning materials and courses
Ed-Tech Product
Building learning apps and platforms
Education Research
Studying learning outcomes and pedagogy
BYJU'S, Unacademy, Vedantu, upGrad, Physics Wallah, Toppr
Teach For India, Pratham, Akanksha Foundation, Room to Read
Allen, Aakash, TIME, Career Launcher
Do I need a B.Ed to work in education?
Not necessarily. Ed-tech companies and NGOs hire from all backgrounds. Fellowships also don't require B.Ed.
Is education a good career financially?
Ed-tech roles pay competitively. Teaching roles vary but improve with experience. The sector is growing rapidly.
Direct instruction to students. Most impactful but requires patience and communication skills.
Build learning platforms and apps. Combine tech with education understanding.
Create courses, assessments, learning paths. Subject expertise + instructional design.
Sell to schools, colleges, or parents. High-pressure but high-earning potential.
| Company | Focus | Stipend | Culture |
|---|---|---|---|
| BYJU'S | K-12, Test Prep | ₹10-30K/month | Sales-driven |
| Unacademy | Test Prep, Upskilling | ₹15-40K/month | Fast-paced |
| Physics Wallah | Test Prep | ₹10-25K/month | Content-first |
| upGrad | Higher Ed, Upskilling | ₹20-50K/month | Professional |
| Vedantu | K-12, Live Classes | ₹10-30K/month | Teaching-focused |
8:00 - Prepare lesson materials
9:00 - Teach morning classes
12:00 - Lunch with students
13:00 - Grade assignments
15:00 - One-on-one tutoring
16:00 - Staff meeting
10:00 - Content review meeting
11:00 - Create video scripts
13:00 - Lunch break
14:00 - Design assessments
16:00 - Review analytics
17:00 - Plan next week's content
Depends on your goals. Teaching offers direct impact and relationships. Ed-tech offers scale and tech exposure. Many successful educators do both.
Start with tutoring, volunteer teaching, or content creation. Your subject expertise is valuable—you don't need formal education training initially.
Absolutely for those passionate about education. Teach For India alumni go on to lead startups, NGOs, and policy roles. The network is powerful.
Hybrid learning is here to stay. Ed-tech is refocusing on outcomes over subscriptions. AI in education is the next big wave—learn about it.
Yes, in senior ed-tech roles, as a popular content creator, or by starting your own education business. Top educators on YouTube earn crores.
Apply for what aligns with your skills. If you love teaching, go for content/teaching roles. If you're interested in growth/ operations, try business roles.
"TFI was the best decision of my life..."
"Two years teaching in a low-income school changed everything. I learned leadership, empathy, and problem-solving. Now I lead education programs at a major foundation." — Ananya, Mumbai
"From CA to curriculum designer..."
"Left CA to pursue my passion for teaching. Started as content intern at an ed-tech startup. Now I design courses for millions. The pay is comparable, the fulfillment is much higher." — Rahul
"My YouTube channel became my career..."
"Started teaching physics on YouTube during college. Now I have 2M subscribers and earn more than my parents. Education content is hugely valuable." — Priya, Delhi
Thinking you need teaching experience
Many roles value subject expertise over teaching credentials. Your knowledge and communication skills matter more.
Joining ed-tech sales without understanding
Some ed-tech sales roles have aggressive targets. Research the company culture before joining to avoid burnout.
Not building a portfolio
Create sample lessons, videos, or content to showcase. This matters more than your resume in education roles.
Expecting high pay immediately
Entry teaching roles pay modestly. Ed-tech pays better but often requires proving yourself first. Plan accordingly.
Traditional Teaching
Teacher → Senior Teacher → HOD → Vice Principal → Principal
Ed-Tech Product
Content Intern → Content Lead → Product Manager → VP Product
Education Policy
Fellowship → Research Analyst → Policy Advisor → Education Secretary
Content Creator
YouTube channel → Brand partnerships → Own courses → Education empire
Education is the most powerful tool for change. If you want work that matters, join the education revolution.
India has 260 million students. The opportunity to impact learning at scale has never been greater. Be part of the transformation.
Every expert was once a student who had a great teacher. Be that teacher. 📚
Written by Sproutern Career Team
Based on insights from education professionals.
Regularly updated
