Teaching Careers Resource Center
The stories and advice you’ll read here come from teachers around the country, with varied knowledge and insight that will help you take the next step in your teaching career. We designed our Resume Builder to simplify the task of compiling your credentials. Once you’ve identified a school and role that you want to pursue, let our Cover Letter Templates help to convey the passion and experience you’ll bring to the classroom.
Featured
Trying to decide what type of teacher you want to be? Here's your guide to making this important choice and landing the job.
You completed your education and now you're taking on your first teaching role. Here are some tips for surviving your first time teaching experience.
Just as a teacher's classroom experience will vary, their wages can look very different as well. Check out our average teacher salary rankings.
Teachers can apply for teaching jobs a full semester before they graduate. This article lays out how to get a teaching job by fall.
We'll cover the state teaching certification requirements across the U.S, including teaching alternative teaching certifications and Teach for America.
Resumes
Here's how to write your first-time teacher resume and cover letter, to help you secure the job you've been working toward for years.
From selecting the right format, to highlighting skills, to the perfect summary, here’s all you need to know to craft the perfect teaching resume.
There are three main teacher resume formats to use when preparing your resume for a teaching job. Learn which format best suits you.
Cover Letters
Our top tips for writing a teacher cover letter that highlights the skills and experience that will help you land that next teaching job.
All the best tips for writing the perfect resume and cover letter to land a substitute teaching job.
When applying for a teaching position, you need to know how to write a teacher cover letter that stands out — and what phrases to avoid.
Interviews
Asking questions can provide helpful insight into the school community, environment and history. Here are our top six teacher interview questions to ask.
From copies of your resume to sample lesson plans, here's what to bring to a teacher interview.
Here are three of the most unique teacher interview questions I faced and the answers I gave (and those I should have given).
Career Development
Here are some tips for teachers to plan for your summer with careful budgeting or a part-time role.
Love education but classroom teaching just isn't for you? Here are 7 other education careers that can put your passion to work.
A strong professional network is essential to getting through work problems. Here's how to build your teacher network for support and collaboration.