October 5, 2007, Newsletter Issue #156: How To Find A Teaching Job
Tip of the Week
You canīt really teach without a job, right? Your future students are out there someplace. Hereīs how to search for the perfect job for you.
1.Decide on the approximate grade level you would most like to teach.
2.Determine which district(s) you will contact about openings.
3.Call the districtīs Human Resources Department to learn their application procedures.
4.Browse through employment postings on the web, especially sites that specialize in education jobs.
5.Attend appropriate job fairs in your area.
6.Complete and submit all required paperwork and documentation promptly.
7.If appropriate, send resumes out to the principals of schools you are interested in.
8.If you are currently substitute teaching, submit resumes to principals in person and invite them to observe you in the classroom.
9.Compile a professional portfolio to bring to your interviews.
10.During an interview, dress professionally, portray confidence, and smile.
11.Be patient and flexible as decisions are being made.
12.When you receive an offer, communicate your decision to the district or school as soon as possible.
13.If you do not receive an offer right away, consider substitute teaching until the right opportunity arises.
About LifeTips
Now one of the top on-line publishers in the world, LifeTips offers tips to millions of monthly visitors. Our mission mission is to make your life smarter, better, faster and wiser. Expert writers earn dough for what they know. And exclusive sponsors in each niche topic help us make-it-all happen.
| Guru Spotlight |
| Patricia Walters-Fischer |
