Teacher Education Job Search Resources

 

Research (Before You Even Think Of Applying!)

  • Yourself (Realistic and Attainable; Where Do You Want To Be and What Is An Ideal Situation/Setting?)

  • NETWORKING - faculty, staff, supervising teachers. student teaching coordinators, friends and family, and "unsolicited" e-mails/contacts

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  • Out-of-State Opportunities (States' certification and job resources) and Michigan-Specific Resources (Teaching and Non-Teaching)

  • Out-of-Country (Northern Iowa University's Overseas Placement Service)

  • Areas You Are Targeting (Schools, Economy, Housing, Social Opportunities, Continuing Educational Opportunities)

  • Salary and Benefits (Not Just Insurance - What About Continuing Education Monies and Professional Development Opportunities?)

  • Opportunities If You Don't Find A "Teaching" Job - Especially If You A Mid-Year Graduate! (Staying "In the Educational Field"!!)

 

Where To Find Positions

  • NETWORKING - faculty, staff, supervising teachers. student teaching coordinators, friends and family, and "unsolicited" e-mails/contacts

  • eRecruiting (CMU Career Services)

  • Other Career Services Sites In Areas You Are Targeting

  • Targeted, "Educational Position", Sites (See Links Above)

  • Career/Job Fairs (CMU Career Fair Information)

 

Resumes, Cover Letters and Portfolios

  • Customized Documents!  (Whenever Possible)

  • Incorporating: Thank Yous, Research and Networking Into Your Letters

  • Portfolios - Important, But How Important? (See Page 5 of AAEE Handbook and Career Services Handout on Portfolios)

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Online Applications Are The Norm, Not The Exception!

  • Generic, Resume Dumps

  • Customized Documents

 

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