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Paulina Vanessa
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What does teacher hiring look like for December graduates?
I am studying an undergraduate degree in Education, specializing in Middle School English, Language Arts & Reading with an ESL teacher certification. I will finish my degree on the Fall semester and would love to get a teaching job immediately after graduation. However, I know that there might be limited hiring opportunities at that time of the year. What advice would you give for someone in the same position as me?
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Alison Warren
Academic Administration
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Boston, Massachusetts
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Hi Paulina,
Good question! I did the same thing as you, and graduated in December. While you’re right that traditional, regular classroom jobs may be more limited this time of year, you have a few options you can look into. A lot of teachers start their career by subbing. You’ll have the chance to experience different districts and different kinds of classes this way, not to mention a nice solid “trial by fire” for all the classroom management skills you’ve been learning about during your undergrad. However, you may also have some luck finding a long-term sub position. These pop up periodically since teachers routinely need medical/maternity leaves, and there may be more people than usual taking a stretch of time at home to care for family during COVID. I however, did neither of those things and took the route of non-traditional academic settings instead. I spent days visiting and tutoring students who were home for medical or disciplinary reasons and evenings tutoring at a supplemental education center. With your ESL cert, you may be able to find something at an international school, language school, or community center/library teaching English, as well. You could also consider online tutoring.
See? You’ve got lots of options!
Good luck with your job search!
Good question! I did the same thing as you, and graduated in December. While you’re right that traditional, regular classroom jobs may be more limited this time of year, you have a few options you can look into. A lot of teachers start their career by subbing. You’ll have the chance to experience different districts and different kinds of classes this way, not to mention a nice solid “trial by fire” for all the classroom management skills you’ve been learning about during your undergrad. However, you may also have some luck finding a long-term sub position. These pop up periodically since teachers routinely need medical/maternity leaves, and there may be more people than usual taking a stretch of time at home to care for family during COVID. I however, did neither of those things and took the route of non-traditional academic settings instead. I spent days visiting and tutoring students who were home for medical or disciplinary reasons and evenings tutoring at a supplemental education center. With your ESL cert, you may be able to find something at an international school, language school, or community center/library teaching English, as well. You could also consider online tutoring.
See? You’ve got lots of options!
Good luck with your job search!
Sheila Jordan
Lead Network Proj/Prog Manager
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Atlanta, Georgia
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Sheila’s Answer
Hello Paulina:
Thank you for your question. My daughter is a high school Math Teacher. During her last year of college she attended a job fair and got hired immediately on the spot. With COVID this year 2020, teachers appear to be in great demand. Just know that you may have to work on-site at a physical school location or, you may teach virtually. There are opportunities out there for teachers. I wish you the best of luck on your journey. You can do it! 👍
~ Sheila
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Thank you for your question. My daughter is a high school Math Teacher. During her last year of college she attended a job fair and got hired immediately on the spot. With COVID this year 2020, teachers appear to be in great demand. Just know that you may have to work on-site at a physical school location or, you may teach virtually. There are opportunities out there for teachers. I wish you the best of luck on your journey. You can do it! 👍
~ Sheila
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Dave Henry
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Good morning, Paulina!
The above people gave you some very good options. My answer might reflect most of what they've said. So this yea, there are more teaching positions that have not been filled even since September. Normally this year it would be difficult to find a job, but because of the covid situation a lot of teachers opt not to be a part of the school system right now. Substitution is always an option.
Yes, it's not a real jo, but you have your foot in the door then . They can see how good you are, how you're organized, that you're on time and that you're ready to work. You might also be able to pick up a few side jobs at the school. I'm referring to those students on medical leave. They only need about 10 hours a week, it's also at their house.
The key here is to be very flexible. Be willing to take jobs that they offer in hopes of something better later on. If you limit yourself to one particular area, say English, you may have a very difficult time of getting a job, even without covid.
The above people gave you some very good options. My answer might reflect most of what they've said. So this yea, there are more teaching positions that have not been filled even since September. Normally this year it would be difficult to find a job, but because of the covid situation a lot of teachers opt not to be a part of the school system right now. Substitution is always an option.
Yes, it's not a real jo, but you have your foot in the door then . They can see how good you are, how you're organized, that you're on time and that you're ready to work. You might also be able to pick up a few side jobs at the school. I'm referring to those students on medical leave. They only need about 10 hours a week, it's also at their house.
The key here is to be very flexible. Be willing to take jobs that they offer in hopes of something better later on. If you limit yourself to one particular area, say English, you may have a very difficult time of getting a job, even without covid.
Stephanie Hamilton
Educational Consulting
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Atlanta, Georgia
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Stephanie’s Answer
Hi Paulina,
Wow, what a challenging yet exciting time to graduate in teaching! With Covid, options could seem limited but they aren't! I see some great suggestions above.
Online teaching .... there are several schools to consider:
International Association for K-12 Online Learning.
Connections Academy.
K12.
PA Virtual Charter School.
Laurel Springs School.
Virtual Schoolhouse.
AO Academy.
North Star Academy.
Here's an interesting article you might find helpful too:
How New Teachers Are Prepping For Their First Job Amid The Pandemic
https://www.wbez.org/stories/how-new-teachers-are-prepping-for-their-first-job-amid-the-pandemic/4b89c39b-9d55-4a42-bc8a-585ab34ec5ce
This article is really hopeful:
Teachers Find Higher Pay and Growing Options in Covid Pods
https://www.wsj.com/articles/teachers-find-higher-pay-and-growing-options-in-covid-pods-11601204400
Good luck in your journey!!
Stephanie
Wow, what a challenging yet exciting time to graduate in teaching! With Covid, options could seem limited but they aren't! I see some great suggestions above.
Online teaching .... there are several schools to consider:
International Association for K-12 Online Learning.
Connections Academy.
K12.
PA Virtual Charter School.
Laurel Springs School.
Virtual Schoolhouse.
AO Academy.
North Star Academy.
Here's an interesting article you might find helpful too:
How New Teachers Are Prepping For Their First Job Amid The Pandemic
https://www.wbez.org/stories/how-new-teachers-are-prepping-for-their-first-job-amid-the-pandemic/4b89c39b-9d55-4a42-bc8a-585ab34ec5ce
This article is really hopeful:
Teachers Find Higher Pay and Growing Options in Covid Pods
https://www.wsj.com/articles/teachers-find-higher-pay-and-growing-options-in-covid-pods-11601204400
Good luck in your journey!!
Stephanie
TLAUREN TLAUREN
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San Gabriel, California
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TLAUREN’s Answer
The facts demonstrate that locale school are your best bet, regularly they search for experienced instructors in these positions, you might need to focus on the area that you've educated in. In most eductional employers eyes, if you have insight in their area. You may likewise need to consider going after characterized or homeroom uphold jobs. It has been my experience that numerous educator aides can exhibit their aptitudes as possibly fruitful instructors and are ultimately employed as instructors.
You may likewise need to use the preferred position that you have as an instructor contender for the following school year. You have the advantage of having an entire semester to submit time to the pursuit of employment measure. Finishing on-line applications, taking the Gallup Teacher Insight, applying for a showing permit, investigating region sites and going to work fairs all require some serious energy. You have a preferred position over those up-and-comers who should do this while understudy educating in the spring semester. You can be the employment candidate who has all the affairs in order as positions get posted.
You may likewise need to use the preferred position that you have as an instructor contender for the following school year. You have the advantage of having an entire semester to submit time to the pursuit of employment measure. Finishing on-line applications, taking the Gallup Teacher Insight, applying for a showing permit, investigating region sites and going to work fairs all require some serious energy. You have a preferred position over those up-and-comers who should do this while understudy educating in the spring semester. You can be the employment candidate who has all the affairs in order as positions get posted.