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Teaching Jobs Within Your Reach

By Beth Lewis, About.com

Congratulations! You Are Ready To Teach:

You're credentialed and qualified, ready to impart all of your wisdom and techniques to your future students. Now you just have to find a teaching job!

Like any job hunt, finding the perfect job in education requires patience and diligence. The following resources will help you along the employment path, every step of the way.

Make Sure You Are Qualified And Decide Where You'd Like To Teach:

Each job opening requires something specific and unique in order for you to be considered for employment, depending on the country, state, or district. And private schools are a whole new set of rules! Arm yourself with information and you'll be ahead of the game.

Gain Experience While You Apply And Wait:

Be patient. It can take awhile for jobs to open up and for applications to be processed. But that doesn't mean your teaching work has to pause. Sharpen your instructional skills through subbing and tutoring as your wait for permanent employment opportunities.

Prepare Your Application Materials:

Prepare your materials meticulously and you'll "wow" prospective employers from day one.

Pound The Pavement Online:

In the 21st century, you can look for jobs in your pajamas at midnight. So, put Google and your computer to work as you prowl for potential job openings.

Get Ready For The Interview:

This is your big chance to make a first impression. Dress the part, bring your portfolio, prepare answers to commonly asked questions, and smile!

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