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  • Breaking Down the Cover Letter: Essential or Outdated?

    • Apr 11, 2024
    • Elizabeth Heubeck

    The significance of cover letters in job applications is waning, especially in K-12 education, due to factors such as the pandemic, online applications, and changing hiring demands.

  • The Essential Teacher Trait That Has Emerged in the Pandemic

    • Jul 28, 2020
    • Elizabeth Heubeck

    As you look for teaching jobs amid COVID-19, being able to explain how you’ll show empathy and build connections with students in a remote learning environment is crucial.

  • Job Hunting in the Pandemic

    • Jun 17, 2020
    • Elizabeth Heubeck

    Even in turbulent times, there are steps you can take to increase your odds of landing a teaching job.

  • Introductory Videos: How Job Seekers Can Impress Recruiters 

    • May 20, 2020
    • Elizabeth Heubeck

    Virtual hiring is requiring job-seeking teachers to create introductory videos to introduce themselves. Here are 5 ways to make your video stand out from the pack.

  • What the Search for a Teaching Job Looks Like for College Seniors

    • Apr 15, 2020
    • Elizabeth Heubeck

    Job fairs cancelled. Student teaching disrupted. Hiring in some places halted. How college seniors are adapting to a job search upended by the coronavirus pandemic.

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    4 Tips for Acing the Online Interview

    • Mar 31, 2020
    • Elizabeth Heubeck

    Tips for teacher job seekers who will only be interviewing virtually this job season.

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    To Keep Thriving in Your Teaching Job, Take a Break

    • Mar 6, 2020
    • Elizabeth Heubeck

    Teaching can be a stressful, always “on” job. Here are some steps to take to give yourself a breather and keep yourself engaged in the work.

  • Ashlee Clark, a chemistry teacher in Greensboro, N

    What’s the Outlook for Teacher Hiring in 2020? It’s Complicated

    • Mar 2, 2020
    • Elizabeth Heubeck

    As you ramp up the search for your first--or next--teaching job, here’s a primer to help you understand what the data says about the labor market for teachers and what the real-world anecdotes reveal about employment prospects.

  • From Teacher to Principal

    From Teacher to Principal: A Look at the Typical Pathway

    • Sep 4, 2019

    The career path from teacher to principal is not easy. What is the typical pathway and how many teachers become principals? Read on to see the numbers and facts about becoming a principal.

  • Job Fairs for Teachers: What You Need to Know

    • Mar 4, 2019
    • Bob Harris

    Who's planning on changing jobs next (school) year? It might sound ambitious to start planning for recruitment fairs now, but you'd only be doing yourself a favor. Read on to find out why.

  • 7 Signs Your Resume Isn't Making the Grade

    • Oct 25, 2018
    • Carson Kohler

    Is your resume stored away in an ancient folder on your computer? It might be time to give it an update.

  • Teaching Classroom

    Switching Careers: What to Expect

    • Oct 24, 2018
    • Jamie Malinak

    You've finally decided to follow your calling and become a teacher. Here are a couple of differences from your last workplace you should know about.

  • Thinking of a Career

    Thinking of a Career in Education Outside of the Classroom?

    • Oct 1, 2018
    • Jamie Malinak, Senior Director at Norfolk Public Schools

    Though the classroom may feel like home now, where do you see yourself in a few years? Here are several ways to advance your career in education.

  • So, You Didn’t Land a Teaching Job This Year …

    • Oct 1, 2018
    • Bob Harris, Chief Human Resources Officer, Pittsburgh Public Schools

    For those that didn't land a teaching job, we've got 5 positions in education that you may want to consider. These jobs will help you enhance your skills as you prepare for the next hiring season.