Finding a Teaching Job?
Posted on Feb 18, 2010 05:30:58 PM
Finding a teaching job can be hard, but here is some advice to make it easier…
- Do your homework. Usually you interview at the district level first. Know some things about the different schools you are certified for.
- Ask friends who are currently teaching what the “newest’ buzzwords are. Make sure you know how to use them.
- Have a portfolio with you just in case. Include original database files that help you assess. (In my district data analysis is the latest buzzword.)
- Let the interviewer know why you would be an asset to his/her school.
- Decide before you get there if you will accept a grade level that’s not your first choice. Being open and flexible helps!
- Do not be afraid to say you’re a little nervous about the responsibility of having your own classroom.
- Say you look forward to learning from more experienced teachers.
- Get plenty of sleep the night before.
- Dress professionally and conservatively.
- PRAY!!
This post is part of the Teaching Jobs Portal: “How to land a Teacher Job”. What was your journey like to become a teacher? If you’d like to share your experience with other aspiring teachers please see this post for more information.
MJ teaches kindergarten in rural South Carolina. This is her 32nd year teaching. She has her MA+30 hours. She is married to a teacher and has two sons.
Comments
Education is a fundamental of any industrialized nation, and so it is natural that qualified teachers remain in demand. In this competitiveness environment you have to follow these kind of advice to give you a far edge. There are so many reward that you could get from it. Thanks for sharing this short poat
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Education is a fundamental of any industrialized nation, and so it is natural that qualified teachers remain in demand. In this competitiveness environment you have to follow these kind of advice to give you a far edge. There are so many reward that you could get from it. Thanks for sharing this short post
.-= Justin @ teaching interview questions´s last blog ..Interview Questions For Teacher Candidates =-.
I agree that finding a teaching job can be difficult. You have given some nice tips about finding a teaching job. Thanks for sharing.