Heather Said:

As someone who has moved from CT, how can I find teaching jobs in Central NJ/Bucks County PA?

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Go straight to your local school district and talk to Human Resources and tell them your qualifications. Good Luck!

Jerome Said:

Is it usually difficult to find an Elementary Education teaching job in NJ?

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It's difficult to get an elementary teaching position almost anywhere. Most new elementary teachers take on substitute positions until hired or get hired by a district and "placed" in temporary teaching positions. Both of these options can be difficult because you are temporary. Hopefully though you get hired by a school and all the while you're getting your feet wet.

Kelly Said:

Does anyone have advice about getting secondary ed teaching jobs via the alternate route?

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I have seen many successful career changers achieve teaching positions after completing an 18 credit Master's program in Education. It allows them to earn certification which makes schools take a closer look at you as a teaching candidate.

Lauren Said:

If I have my NJ teaching certification, can I teach in a different state?

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NJ teaching certification

Darryl Said:

How can I find a teaching job at NJ?Am in the Phil. Will it an advantage if I have a sibling living there?

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Having a sibling may help as far as having a place to stay but won't make much difference as far a finding a job. You will need to apply to take the Praxis test for Science (go to www.ets.org to register for the test) I am assuming that you want to teach middle or high school children. Make sure you have your transcripts from the Philippines, you will be needing them to apply for your teaching certificate. You may need to take some additional courses to meet the NJ requirements, but you should be able to get a substitute teacher's license in the mean time. This website should help you http://www.state.nj.us/education/educators/license/
E-mail or call them with your questions...things are changing constantly and I would not want to give you the wrong information. If you meet the requirements for a Certificate of Eligibility (CE- need a BA in a qualified major- I assume you have one in Science) you may look for and accept a teaching position while you are taking classes to meet any additional requirements. You may be asked for recommendations from employers or co-workers, so bring them with you if possible.
I hope this helps...good luck...we desperately need good math and science teachers!

Brett Said:

I want to apply for substitute teaching positions, what are the steps in doing so?

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Call the local administrative offices of your school district. They'll guide you correctly here. They're open year round so they'll be someone there to answer and connect you with the right people, probably HR. Good luck.