It’s an important time of year for anyone who wants to be a teacher: it’s Job Fair Season!! Right now, across Arizona, school districts and charter schools are hosting job fairs to begin filling the classroom vacancies they have for the 2019-2020 school year. So now is the best time to begin looking for a teaching position. And one of the best ways to do it is by attending job fairs!
Job fairs provide the opportunity for teacher candidates to meet with decision makers and sell themselves by sharing all the many things that will make them a great fit for the classroom: their education, experience and their passion for teaching. But there are several other unique opportunities that job fairs provide:
- Get the opportunity to meet school administrators and teachers to learn more about the school district or charter school environment and instructional philosophies.
- Get a better understanding of the interview process and begin to feel more confident about your interview skills.
- Learn about other immediate opportunities to gain classroom experience, including substituting and volunteering.
Arizona Teachers encourages our teacher candidates to attend as many job fairs as possible to learn about all the opportunities that are available, as well as find the educational environment that is the best fit. Find a list of Arizona job fairs here. Below are several key job fair dates that we encourage all candidates to attend.
Southern Arizona Education Job Fair
Saturday, March 2, 2019
9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Doubletree by Hilton – 445 South Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ 85711
Candidates can register at www.arizonaeducationjobs.com/jobfairs
Arizona Statewide Education Job Fair
Saturday, March 9, 2019
9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Renaissance Glendale Hotel & Spa – 9495 West Coyotes Boulevard, Glendale, AZ 85305
Candidates can register at www.arizonaeducationjobs.com/jobfairs
Arizona Teachers Job Fair
Tuesday, May 7, 2019
Shrine Conference Center – 552 N. 40th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85008
Registration information to come
As you begin attending job fairs, remember that Arizona Teachers provides a host of resources to help you prepare to find a teaching position. We provide tips on how to make yourself marketable, how to develop a portfolio and interviewing, as well as cover letter and resume writing examples. Candidates can even have their resume reviewed by one of our experts and get custom feedback.
