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Charlie Said:

During which month were you offered your first teaching job?

We Answered:

I'm not a teacher, but my husband is a grade 10-12 science & AP Biology teacher... he got hired the week before the school year started - but he was replacing a teacher who walked out.

He interviewed on Thursday, the candidate he was up against was interviewed Friday, and the principal called him Saturday morning saying that my husband was chosen for the position. That Monday he got all his paperwork taken care of and started orientation, and the next Monday he started teaching.

He didn't have ANY luck with other districts/schools before that (maybe due to being a first-year teacher, though).

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Roy Said:

Is having an M.A.T. degree an asset or a liability for getting a first teaching job?

We Answered:

It is really a catch 22 and depends on the district. Some districts are suffering from severe staffing issues related to budget and can't afford to higher teachers with a Masters because of the added cost. Others will jump at the possibility because they are trying to increase the level of credentials in their system.

Edwin Said:

When applying for your first teaching job

We Answered:

It really depends on the district and the school. I've been on many hiring committees and we look for:
1. Someone who is a team player and works well with others and can disagree fairly and shows empathy to other views.
2. Someone who knows their stuff and the current research. We look for somebody that shares our progressive views on education and has used the curriculum (not basals) that is considered best practices. Know the schools curriculum- do your research on the district and find out more! Don't apply to a place just because you need a job. Make sure it is a good fit for you also.
3. Someone that enjoys having parent volunteers and collaboration with other staff and the community.
4. Someone that believes in positive discipline and making sure that every child is held accountable but is treated fairly and respectfully.
5. Someone that is enthusiastic and willing to learn.
6. Be professional and articulate. PRACTICE what you will say. Be serious about your answers but also be personable.
7. Be on time for the interview.
An interview team will know that you are nervous and take that into consideration. Above all, be kind and confident especially when you are waiting. I'll tell you that one person didn't get hired because they snapped at the secretary.

As for volunteer hours... hmm.... Make sure you mention your experience with the age group or grade during the interview. Sometimes schools hire based on experience.

Randall Said:

I am applying for a first time teaching job. What should say in my interviews? How should I act?

We Answered:

The interviewer knows about your history; they should have a copy of your resume and credentials in front of them before you have showed up. One of the things I told principals when I interviewed was being young and new in the game was not necessarily a disadvantage, because you have just finished receiving the latest education in your field that there is. Those who having been teaching for a while are further out of that base, and therefore have to attend workshops and conferences to enhance classroom practice.
Principals can pick up quickly if you smile and act too bubbly. They can decipher what is a fake answer that is more geared to 'what you think they want to hear' compared to 'what they actually need to hear'. Try to stay calm, and if you can put a positive spin on being new, young, freshly educated, not tied down, etc.
Also, admitting things like not having a lot of classroom practice isn't a bad thing, you can play up that you enjoy conferences/workshops and being part of a team to get associated with everything is enjoyable for you.

Cory Said:

What is a unique way to tell my dad about my first teaching job?

We Answered:

Congratulation! To tell him this good news I think you can:
1 invite him to a dinner and then tell him
2 first you send him a letter telling him you fail the interview then he
might want to calm you down, then you tell him the truth
3 make a video and play it to him
4 decorate your house before he come home then give him a big surprise!

Joe
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