Education Layoffs - Career Transition Guide | LaidOffLaunch

Complete guide for education professionals facing layoffs. Learn about severance, job boards, skills in demand, and how to land your next role.

Education Layoffs

Education and EdTech industry layoffs. Your complete guide to navigating career transitions in this industry.

2-8 weeks
Typical Severance
2-4 months
Avg. Job Search
$40,000
Starting Salary
$120,000
Senior Salary

In-Demand Skills for Education

Curriculum development LMS platforms Student engagement EdTech tools Assessment design

Pro Tip

Even if you have experience in education, consider upskilling in one or more of these high-demand areas to increase your marketability and potentially command a higher salary.

Top Job Boards for Education

HigherEdJobs
LinkedIn
Indeed
Teach.org
EdSurge

Companies Hiring in Education

Coursera Duolingo Khan Academy Pearson 2U

Networking Strategy

Join education associations, attend EdTech conferences, maintain teaching portfolio

Interview Preparation

Key focus areas: Teaching philosophy, student outcomes, technology integration

Your 30-Day Action Plan

1

Week 1: Foundation

Update your resume with education-specific keywords. Set up job alerts on HigherEdJobs and LinkedIn.

2

Week 2: Network Activation

Join education associations, attend EdTech conferences, maintain teaching portfolio. Reach out to 10 former colleagues or industry contacts.

3

Week 3: Application Blitz

Apply to 5-10 positions daily. Target companies like Coursera, Duolingo, Khan Academy.

4

Week 4: Interview Prep

Practice teaching philosophy, student outcomes, technology integration. Prepare your success stories using the STAR method.

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