As your student teaching practicum begins to wind down, the reality of finding your ideal teaching job may hit you like a ton of bricks. Or perhaps the quest for finding a job has been on your mind for months. In either case, looking for the perfect teaching position will take time and effort. You must be ready to put yourself out there and be open to possibilities. This article explores the strategies to land that teaching job.
Read MoreGet the Edge: Practice Interview Questions
Feeling prepared and ready for your upcoming interview is a surefire way to boost self-confidence and increase your chances of being hired for your dream teaching position. A prepared job candidate will be ready to address any question in an interview. Certainly, there will be an unexpected question or two, but the effective candidate will always be able to respond to interview questions in a thoughtful and deliberate manner. Proper preparation consists of ongoing reflection, research, and practice.
Read MoreHow to Frame your Response to Teacher Interview Questions
This article addresses how to respond to teacher interview questions. Applying a framework – a conceptual structure of ideas and rules – when fashioning your interview response may lower your anxiety to a healthier level and create a more coherent and compelling interview response. Let’s start to unpack this framing strategy.
Read MoreApplying for a Teacher Position in an Unfamiliar School? Be Prepared.
If offered an interview at an unfamiliar school understand that you are already at a disadvantage. You may not be as knowledgeable about the school as another job candidate that student taught there. In my book, Road to Teaching, I offer strategies to maximize your knowledge of the community, school, and, most importantly, the students before heading into your interview. Acknowledging that time is of the essence, here are quick tips to better prepare for your interview...
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