In our high school in Germany...we just hired a young man...also 24, and
it is his first teaching position!

He was a dodds student and that seemed to play into the choice...no worry
about culture shock (military or overseas wise). THis is someone who
lived the system before. I know my superiors are very prone to hiring
veterans. Again, they know they understand the military culture, have no
problem with moving around, and understand chain of command. A veteran
or former dodds student has much more chance than a someone never
associated with dodds.

Good luck!

On 11/03/09, Toni wrote:
> Many hired typically have many years experience. Plus you are going to
> be competing with 60,000 other applicants. Basically it's like winning
> the lottery. Last year, over 60,000 applicants applied for jobs, and
> there were just under 200 jobs DoDEA was hiring for, this included
> teaching and other non teaching positions. There are many who have
> been trying for years, others get it on their first try. VET
> preference doesn't really play that much in the decision process. Best
> of luck though, there are many others who watch this board and make
> comments to share their stories. We are the select few, where as
> there is a whole nation of people who do not chat on here who wish
> their dream would come true. Since you are 24, have you thought of
> teaching abroad with private teaching agencies who hire Americans to
> teach overseas? DoDEA isn't the only agency who hires teachers to
> work in other countries. Just a thought,
>
>> Sorry I should of specified I will have one full year of full-time
>> experience by the end of this academic year. Thanks for the honest
>> opinions!
>>
>> On 11/03/09, Another opinion wrote:
>>> I agree with what was said. At 24, I'm guessing you might be
>>> looking for your first teaching job. The only brand new
>>> teachers I've met in DoDDS have been hired locally. Everyone
>>> they recruit from the U.S. has at least a few years of
>>> experience. If you are stateside, you should look to take a
>>> teaching job anywhere so you'll start building a resume.
>>>
>>> On 11/02/09, My opinion wrote:
>>>> On 11/02/09, Rotabound wrote:
>>>>> I just wanted to post some basic information as I am
>>>>> getting anxious with still over 6 months to go until hiring
>>>>> decisions are made and wanted to hear what my chances are!
>>>>>
>>>>> I'm 24, single, am certified in MS/HS Mathematics and
>>>>> Science, and am a veteran with 5-point preference. Are
>>>>> these good qualifications for being offered a job?!
>>>>
>>>> Being a vet and having both math and science put you in a
>>>> good shape for hiring. Being single and 24 will have no
>>>> bearing. Don't hold your breath on getting Rota, though.
>>>> Very few people ever transfer there or land their first
>>>> assignment at Rota. You most likely would be offered a
>>>> position in Asia.

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