Sandra Said:

Is it hard to find a teaching job in December?

We Answered:

There are hardly any openings in December. I got my teaching degree in December 06 and it was the end of July 07 before I found a job. I ended up subbing from Jan-May. It is the best way to get experience while you wait for a job offer. I would still put my applications in right now for the districts/schools you want to teach in so that when openings become available your name will be in the hat. I would also check with the district websites regularly for openings then call that school and talk with principal. Thats how I got my job. I saw that the school had an opening on the district website and called the school and spoke with principal directly about the opening and she set me up for an interview. So I would definitely put all my applications in now and keep checking for openings. They usually become available around May and through the summer months, unless a teacher takes a leave of absence then you may get lucky before then.

Reginald Said:

I am trying to find a teaching job (elementary) where do I look for openings in Nevada, Arizona, Texas,CA?

We Answered:

there is no centralized place. Each of those jobs are in different districts who do their own recruiting.

Best if you pick an area and call all the school distrcits hr offices.

Michelle Said:

where is the best place to look for a job teaching in new york city?

We Answered:

Congratulations on finishing collge!

NYC is an exciting place to start your teaching career. There are (usually) lots of openings in the city, but jobs can be harder to find in upstate New York and in the outer suburbs.

Job openings-- if you know anyone in NY, talk to them and ask which schoolsare the best. Or, do as your doing now-- ask for the best schools online.

Once you have 10-12 schools you'd like to teach at, fill out your applications and send application packets (resume, cover letter, certification, college transcripts, etc.)

The KEY is to not rely on Human Resources to call you. Write a letter to the PRINCIPALS of the schools you want to work at. Send them a letter expressing your interest and enclose a resume.

Since principals usually have direct control over who is hired, they can request your paperwork from Human Resources when it comes time to hire.

If you don't do this, then HR will send the principal only a FEW of the candidates' paperwork when it omes time to hire. You want to be SURE the principal knows who you are, so communicate directly with him/her.

Here's a good eBook that may help you-- it has lots of information about where to find teaching jobs, how to apply, teacher interview tips, common teaching interview questions and answers, and lots of stuff like that. It's "Guide to Getting a Teaching Job" http://www.iwantateachingjob.com It's a decent book and has lots of practical tips.

Best of luck on your move to NYC!

Paul Said:

I am looking to teach criminal justice online. Does anymore have any advice where to teach or any job openings?

We Answered:

Check out http://adjunctprofessoronline.com

I created the website for adjunct faculty looking for teaching jobs. There are a great number of adjunct jobs available, many online.

Bernard Said:

Question about teaching job availability and how districts hire?

We Answered:

It's very possible. Teachers move, quit, retire, etc. There are openings every year (in my experience anyway).

Sheila Said:

Where do you look for teaching jobs in California?

We Answered:

I'll be honest with you...this is not a good time to be looking for a teaching job in California. We are in the middle of a huge budget crisis. Schools all over the state are being closed, and teachers are being laid off.

Sorry.

Sidney Said:

why so many job openings to teach English in South Korea?

We Answered:

Education is big business in Korea. There are always new institutes or hagwans opening up. Also, sometimes it is hard to find and keep teachers for rural areas or smaller cities.

I have worked in Korea for many years and have found many teachers could not handle the culture shock and left. Some businesses are dishonest and don't treat the staff fairly forcing some teachers to unexpected up and leave.

China, Japan, and Taiwan are also popular destinations for teachers. Also many teaching opportunities are opening up in Vietnam and Thailand further increasing the competition for English teachers.