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Lisa Said:

How hard is it to find a teaching job in 4 years.?

We Answered:

Come to NYC, we are desperate for teachers here. The starting salary is $41,000. In fact the Dept. of Ed. will even give you a $5,000 housing allowance.

There will be a HUGE demand for both elementary and secondary teacher in the next ten years.

Frank Said:

Will there be California teaching jobs in the near future?!?!?

We Answered:

Be sure that English education is an acceptable major. When I got my CA credential, education was not an accepted major for teaching. (Yes, I think it's stupid too, especially at the elementary level) but that's the way it was. Maybe things have changed. It's true that things are bad right now, but teachers are always needed. Our district fired 125 teachers, and they're now in the process of hiring them back. If you have your BA in 2012, then you'll have your credential in 2013. That's lots of time. Do what makes you happy. One thing that will help you -- schools look for people who are multi-qualified, so if you can teach more than one subject, or could coach a sport or speak a foreign language like Spanish, you'll have an advantage. Also, consider
a qualification in special ed. There is always a need for that.

John Said:

What websites can you recommend that I can apply to, to land a teaching job in the US, preferably CA?

We Answered:

www.schoolspring.com

Johnnie Said:

If i want to be an elementary teacher in California, do i have to have a BA in education plus teacher certif.?

We Answered:

Your BA is fine.

Here is the exact document:

http://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leafleâ€¦

Dont feel overwhelmed - short version is multiple tests, a state approved credentialing program - (note- there are no state approved CC's)

you may need to take courses to cover your language and reading instruction portion unless it is included in the program you find.

while the budget outlook is bad - and we have people losing jobs now - 50 percent of new teachers leave the profession within 5 years - there will always be a need for teachers.

Jose Said:

Is it difficult finding a teaching job in CA? Should I get a teaching credential in Single or Mult. subjects?

We Answered:

Yes, it is difficult to obtain a teaching job in California. It's a competitive market...

If you're looking to work in urban schools (with tough student populations), then you won't have much of a problem finding a job. If you're willing to work for a private school (that pays less), you can find a job easily. But if you're looking at a typical suburban school in a good neighborhood-- then you'll be up against some strong competition.

The population and economy of California is pretty strong in most areas. The cities are still growing and they hire young teachers all the time. You just have to market yourself well and make yourself stand out as a top candidate.

If you're looking to work in urban schools (with tough student populations), then you won't have much of a problem finding a job. If you're willing to work for a private school (that pays less), you can find a job easily. But if you're looking at a typical suburban school in a goodneighborhood-- then you'll be up against some strong competition.

If possible, get a credential in multiple areas for obvious reasons-- the more you're qualified to teach, the more likely you'll be to find a job.

If you're doing a job hunt right now, here's a link to a good eBook that might help you. It's "Guide to Getting the Teaching Job of Your Dreams." ( http://www.iwantateachingjob.com ) The eBook has lots of interview tips, best places to find jobs, common teacher interview questions you can read and practice.... The book has lots of practical advice for teacher job searches.

Best of luck to you! CA is so wonderful-- I was there last summer and didn't want to come back. :)

Lena Said:

How are people able to get a teaching job in CA now? Especially with the state budget problems.?

We Answered:

California is one of the absolute hardest states to find a job in. In fact, many areas in the United States have a surplus of qualified teachers and very, very few open positions to fill.
Why? It's the economy. The manufacturing jobs that were once the staple of the northeastern economy are going bankrupt and/or relocating in other countries, where labor is cheaper. (You can thank NAFTA for the job losses.) As high-paying jobs leave the state, young people with families leave to areas with stronger economies. Schools, therefore, need fewer teachers because there are fewer students.
The population in California isn't growing much (if at all). The economy is dead. The state is getting less tax money as companies and people leave the state. And, yet, California still has high-quality teacher colleges that pump out hundreds of candidates each year. The result: Lots of excellent teacher candidates in a location with no available jobs.
This trend isn't unique to California. Similar teacher job markets exist throughout the northeastern United States, in places such as Upstate New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Ohio.
So, if you're in one of these tough job markets, what should you do? If moving is a possibility for you, you might consider relocating to places with stronger economies and booming populations like: Las Vegas, Arizona, Carolina, Colorado, and Florida.
If moving is not an option for you, you can still get a job; you just have to work REALLY hard to market yourself. Schools still need SOME new teachers, though certainly not enough to seriously decrease the huge supply. In order to land a job, you'll have to market yourself so well that you stand out as one of the top 2% of teaching candidates.
Suggestions:

1. After you've formally applied for a job through a district's human resources office, send a paper copy of your resume and a letter of interest to the PRINCIPAL of the school you want to work at. HR offices typically forward 10-20% of the candidates to principals and ignore the other 80%. Since principals usually have direct control over hiring, you need to make direct contact with them. If a principal is impressed with your qualifications, he/she can easily arrange an interview.

2. Teaching jobs advertised in newspapers and on the Internet typically have TONS of candidates applying. Your best bet-- call schools directly and ask if they'll be hiring in the near future. Most jobs aren't advertised heavily (because they already have lots of candidates). The jobs that ARE advertised heavily will have way too many qualified candidates -- which decreases your chance of getting the job. So, use the phone book to find those unadvertised jobs.

3. Be sure your cover letter is so good they won't pass you up. Do something to make it stand out-- color letterhead, bold faced key words, bulleted lists-- something. Have a great introduction sentence that catches their interest. If you're not a great cover letter/resume designer, have it done professionally. And remember: while good design can get your cover letter noticed, it comes down to high-quality content and excellent qualifications that will get you an interview.

4. Practice common interview questions beforehand. Typically similar questions are asked at all teacher interviews. If you practice beforehand and think about what you'll say, the questions will seem routine and familiar.

5. Here's a link to to a site that can greatly help you with your teaching job pursuit: http://www.teaching-jobs-interview-succeâ€¦

Best of luck to you in your job search!

Sean Said:

Teaching Position in California?

We Answered:

It depends on a number of factors:

California is a big place. Some school districts are short of teachers - finding teachers willing to teach in some of the less salubrious areas covered by the LAUSD, for example, is notoriously difficult; other districts in pleasant, well-funded areas find it rather easier to recruit and thus can pick and choose.

Grade level makes a difference: elementary school teachers positions tend to be more competitive than middle school, which then tend to be more competitive than high school.

The subject for single-subject (high school) teachers and for middle school specialization also makes a difference. There is a shortage of math and science teachers; considerably less of a shortage of english teachers.

Finally, if you are bilingual English/Spanish, that is often considered a big advantage, especially in urban schools.

So, if you are a high school science teacher prepared to go anywhere, it would be rather easier than an elementary school teacher determined to go to a top-tier school district.

The websites below should give a more specific idea of what you might face:

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