Saturday, February 20, 2010

Land a teacher job

My name is Andrea Murphy and I am a resource teacher at Ocean Gate School in Bayville, NJ. I teach all grades from K-6th.
I landed my first teaching job by being a highly qualified teacher. I subbed in the same district for 2 years.
I landed my first teaching job because I possess these qualities I am well organized which is a must have for any teacher. Things need to be planned well and materials need to be organized for a lesson to go well. Also being flexible is an excellent quality that teachers need to have because so many things go on in a school day.
Finding a teaching job can be hard, but here is some advice to make it easier is substitute everyday that you are able to. Start subbing while you're in college. Take special education classes to make your certifications more marketable. Be dependable, honest, and personable with the staff you are subbing for.
This post is part of the Teaching Jobs Portal: “How to land a Teacher Job”. What was your journey like to become a teacher? If you’d like to share your experience with other aspiring teachers please see this post for more information.