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How long does it typically take to get a teaching job once you graduate?

Since I was in 6th grade I have had the passion to be a teacher. I find it enjoyable to help people and I am very good at communicating. I lead by example and always do what is right.

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Karen’s Answer

Hi James, Some individuals could be hired right away, or it may take years to get your first teaching job, but gaining experience and getting to know the district is usually a great start. My advice is to get involved at the school district you are most interested in teaching while completing your educational degree. You can get to know the principal or other staff members better by student teaching or volunteering based on the school district's volunteer procedures. Schools always need someone to listen to students read or help coordinate or organize materials or activities. Of course, this will depend on the school district and its practices for outside volunteers. Please check with the school district on the steps you may need to complete; many require a background check for their volunteers. After you graduate, you could apply to substitute teaching, where you will gain teaching experience. You may also consider coaching or leading extracurricular club activities.
Keep your passion, and good luck!
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Jason’s Answer

It's great that you are interested in an career in teaching! How long it takes to be hired for a teaching job most likely will depend on where you are looking to work as different schools, districts, and states will have their own requirements, preferences, and needs. School districts often have employment websites where they will post available teaching jobs for people to send in their applications. If you see a lot of openings for positions that you might be interested in, then you might find something that is a good fit for you pretty quickly. If you don't see many available jobs that you would be interested in, then it could a bit longer for the right fit to come along. Also, even when the school year has started, it is still possible to find teaching jobs so don't think that once the summer is over your opportunities are gone. Maybe you might even find a long-term substitute opportunity, which can later lead into a full-time faculty position.

Anyway, to answer your question a bit better, you could reasonably expect to wait up to a few months after your graduation before you start being invited for interviews and receiving offers. This might be shorter or longer depending on when you start applying of course. After that, it's hard to say since so much depends on what you're looking for, how well you interview, what jobs are a good fit for your situation, and what opportunities are available in your job search area.
Thank you comment icon Thanks for the help. James
Thank you comment icon I think these answer are so perfect. I strongly agree with Jason especially where he mentions that it depends on when you start applying and the opportunities that are available at your job search area. I will, however, add that, don't limit yourself to your state, widen your scope and put in enough preparations towards interviews. This could really shorten the length of time it takes to land your teaching dream job. I say this from personal experience as a teacher for the past 15 years. I never waited long to get a job because my interview performances were excellent. And thankfully, you don't need to worry because there are currently a lot of spaces for teachers in the country, as my fellow professionals stated earlier. Abraham Loorig
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Venola’s Answer

Currently we are facing a national teacher shortage so it should be very easy for someone, especially with a degree in education, to land a teaching job. Talk with your professors and review the state certifying body website. You can also research a school district you may be interested in teaching in and contact their HR department to see how you can proceed with getting certified and landing a job with them.
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Emily F.’s Answer

Teachers are in demand all across the country! Student teaching or working as a para-professional can also help network and get into a teaching position quickly.
Thank you comment icon Thank you! James
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