Exclusive Resources for Our Candidates

Set yourself up for success with these resources aimed to help you land your dream job!

Choose Your Certification Area(s) Strategically

The best way to get hired quickly is to demonstrate subject matter knowledge in an area that is in high demand. Consider teaching High School or Middle School Science or Math. You would be surprised how many options there are within these areas — Physical Science, Biology, Geometry, Algebra — all kinds of diverse and interesting topics

You also have the option of testing in more than one area. For example, if you want to teach Elementary, the Core EC-6 exam is not a high-need area.  However, you can make yourself more marketable by adding English as a Second Language (ESL) or Special Education (SpEd). These exams are supplemental, which means that your classroom will mainly consist of average Core EC-6 learners, but since you have passed one of those exams you would be able to welcome a student who has a learning disability, or a student who isn’t a native English speaker. This will provide the hiring district with flexibility on campus and open more job opportunities for you! Ask our Program Advisors about additional certifications that may be most beneficial to your specific skills and interests.

Widen Your Horizons (Job Search Areas)

Texas Teachers of Tomorrow advises that you expand your search area to include a reasonable commute. Sometimes the district or school you really want to teach at isn’t hiring. So working for a year or so at a different school will give you the necessary classroom experience to be the top candidate when other schools are hiring. Or you may just find that the job you have is actually the one you love.

Get Involved!

Many times a school will ask if you are willing to help with extracurricular opportunities. Would you be willing to coach the seventh-grade cheerleading squad? Would you be able to help with the eco-bots or mathletes team? Would you be the leader of a club like a book club or a community service club?

Being willing to help out where needed for these extra opportunities will help you stand out as a candidate. It shows that you are a team player, and are willing to help where needed. Plus you’ll get a little more experience to add to your portfolio.

Customize Your Cover Letter

When applying for jobs with schools, never underestimate the importance of taking the time to include a personalized cover letter with your resume. Don’t give the person screening resumes a second to entertain the thought: “But how can this person help us?” 

When you are applying for a particular position, show that you know something about the school or the school corporation. This is where your research comes in. Don’t go overboard, but within the letter, make sure you communicate how your talents and experiences align with the culture and goals of the campus or district. Remember, the purpose of the cover letter is to explain why you are sending a résumé and to provide you with a second opportunity to advertise yourself to a hiring official or principal. Keep your cover letter short, to the point, accurate, targeted, and easy to read.

Cover letters can be used generically and not addressed to anybody in particular or for any position specifically.  This is what you use for job fairs and any other time when you generically apply for many positions.  However, when possible, try to write an individual, customized cover letter for every position you apply for.

Craft the Perfect Resume

Through our years of working with district admin and principals, we have collected advice on how to effectively craft your resume to communicate the type of teacher you will be. This wealth of knowledge can be accessed within our Teacher Resume Writing 101 Guide, linked here!

Looking for something a little more in-depth? Have a look at our on-demand Resume Building Webinar. Learn directly from District HR experts what it takes to craft the perfect teaching resume and stand out among the crowd!

 

Don’t forget our free resume review service! Once you have done your best to complete your resume, send it directly to our experts and they will provide you with personalized feedback. Simply send your resume to resumereview@texasteachers.org, or click the button below!

 

Handle the Interview with Confidence

Teacher interviews are not like regular interviews. A principal may give you classroom scenarios and have you respond with discipline management strategies or you could even be asked to create a sample lesson plan.

We have put together a resource library to help you prepare for your interview. Here you will find common questions asked in a teacher interview and helpful tips on making a great impression, and much more. We’ve asked top Human Resources administrators and principals to help us, help you with your teacher interview. Click below to access this resource!

Access Job Fairs Across the State

Job fairs provide you with the perfect moment to stand in front of a decision-maker and tell them exactly why you would be a great teacher. The bigger the job fair, the more potential employers you are able to speak to within a single day. Our team regularly updates this comprehensive list of job fairs all across the state so that you can make sure you have every opportunity to get hired!

To view all of the job fairs happening in your area, click below.

Apply Apply Apply!

District and campus administration constantly notify Texas Teachers about open teaching positions in their schools. To view current openings, click here.

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