Education Career – Sims 4 Guide

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Want your Sim to inspire the next generation? The Education Career (from Discover University) lets Sims shape young minds, write lesson plans, or run an entire campus! With the choice of working from home or heading into a rabbit hole job, your Sim can rise from Substitute Teacher to either Head Chancellor or Master Educator.

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Key Information

Pack Required
The Sims 4: Discover University

Work Options
Work from home OR rabbit hole

Ideal Mood
Focused

Cheat for Promotion
careers.promote education

Tip
Promotion rewards from work-from-home tasks may only trigger the following workday.

Fame Bonus
Earn small amounts of fame when writing books or asking for donations.

Random Events
Occasional career popups (e.g., student disputes, extra tutoring opportunities) can affect performance.

Work From Home Assignments

• Create Lesson Plan → On computer under Career
• Ask to Volunteer Time → Friendly interaction with another Sim
• Write Letter of Recommendation → On computer under Career
• Conduct Research → Research Archive Machine at University Commons

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Education Career Progression (Levels 1–5)

⭐ Level	💰 Pay/hr	📋 Daily Tasks	🎁 Rewards
Substitute Teacher	§22	Tutor Students Online	–
Teaching Assistant	§32	Conduct Research, Write Letter of Recommendation	§425, A is for Apple Clock
Teacher	§38	Create Lesson Plan, Ask to Volunteer Time	§475, The Teacher’s Desk
Mentor Teacher	§44	Create Lesson Plan, Ask to Volunteer Time	§525, The World is Your Oyster Painting
Department Head	§56	Create Lesson Plan, Ask to Volunteer Time	§595

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Administrator (Levels 6–10)

⭐ Level	💰 Pay/hr	📋 Daily Tasks	🎁 Rewards
Student Services Officer	§100	Ask for Donation, Tutor Online	§1,000, New Interactions (Review Budget Proposal, Plan Agenda, Write Grant)
Dean of Admissions	§125	Ask for Donation, Tutor Online	§3,500
Director of Academics	§170	Ask for Donation, Tutor Online	§2,500, Memories of Graduation Painting
Vice-Chancellor	§255	Ask for Donation, Tutor Online	§3,200
Head Chancellor	§375	Ask for Donation, Tutor Online	§3,150, Learning Embetterment Award

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Professor (Levels 6–10)

⭐ Level	💰 Pay/hr	📋 Daily Tasks	🎁 Rewards
Intrepid Instructor	§72	Write Scholarly Paper	§975, New Clothes
Lead Lecturer	§110	Plan Lecture, Practice Lecture	§1,250
Adjunct Professor	§135	Plan Lecture, Practice Lecture	§2,250
Tenured Professor	§175	Plan Lecture, Practice Lecture	§2,850
Master Educator	§265	Plan Lecture, Practice Lecture	§3,150, Learning Embetterment Award

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Cheat Code

Cheat Command
careers.promote education 10

Effect
Instantly promotes your Sim in the Education Career.

Final Thoughts

The Education Career in The Sims 4 is perfect for Sims who love learning, leadership, and legacy. Whether your Sim thrives on lecturing students, writing scholarly papers, or running the entire university, this career provides rich storytelling opportunities, unique objects, and modest fame. Great for players who enjoy realism, structured gameplay, and watching their Sims leave a mark on the future!

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