Teaching Jobs
Do you have a passion for helping people learn? Do you want to see the magic in a child's eyes as they understand that
difficult math question? If so, a teaching career may be right for you.
There is often a shortage of good quality teachers. As older educators retire, the schools are left with filling those
positions to maintain a growing student body.
College is generally the place to start if you plan on teaching K-12 or college courses. The amount of college can depend
not only what you plan to teach, but where and in what district. Regulations are generally left up to the state and local
areas so the requirements vary. A rule of thumb though is usually four years for schools and two years for early childhood
education, both with certification. Some schools, however, will take a degree without certification if you are substituting
or even a degree in a specific field, if they need someone to teach that particular course. When inquiring, it's best to
find out from the school board that you plan to work at what is required of their teachers.
Once you've gotten the education and passed the tests, then what? Well then you need to find the right job. And thus
you put in your application at various facilities hoping to hear back from them. It would be great if you had a mentor of
sorts that could point out what to avoid in your interviews, resumes, etc, to help you get that job better. Well, we found
a great e-book called The Guide to Getting the Teaching Job of Your Dreams. In it, they describe how to
respond to the top 50 questions asked by interviewers, what to include on your resume and cover letter, all about references
and recommendations, and preparing your teaching portfolio. Even if you are already a teacher looking for a new job, this guide
can help as well.
The Guide to Getting the Teaching Job of Your Dreams