12 GREAT GIGS FOR RETIREES

Whether you want to earn extra cash, fill some of your free time, or both, we have ideas for you.

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WHILE many workers dream of the day they'll no longer have to come to the office, about half of retirees have considered “unretiring” because they miss the intellectual stimulation from working, according to a survey from F&G Annuities & Life. Other retirees return to work because they need the extra income a part-time job or side hustle can provide. Fortunately, there are plenty of opportunities for retirees who want to work—but on their own terms.

Retirement.Jobs.com lists jobs in retail, caregiving, tax preparation, driving and more at age-friendly employers. At ReadySetHire.com, you can enter a job title and location to find positions that suit your experience and interests. AARP (https://jobs.aarp.org) is also a good source of flexible positions for retirees. As you launch your search, consider these opportunities.

Substitute teacher.

Grade schools and high schools nationwide are looking for people to substitute teach, and depending on your state, you may not need a teaching certification. Check the websites of the school districts in your area to see whether they are hiring substitutes.

Pay varies by district. For example, the Fairfax County Public School system, in Virginia, pays substitute teachers $21 to $31 per hour, and the county pays teachers of home-bound students $50 per hour. Find state-by-state requirements at the website for the National Education Association (www.nea.org/substitute-teachers).

Tutor.

If you have a special skill—whether it’s the ability to play an instrument, paint like Picasso or explain calculus in a way anyone can understand—you could earn $10 to $75 per hour tutoring individual kids or college students. Advertise your services on school, campus and community bulletin boards or on tutoring websites such as Wyzant.com and Tutor.com.

Adjunct professor.