Re: soon to be teacher wants to come to Alaska

Posted by AK teacher on 10/01/04

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On 9/29/04, shana wrote:
> HI,
> We are wanting to move to Homer, Alaska. I will be a
> certified art teacher very soon. What is the need for the
> art instructors in Alaska and would it be wise to become
> certified in ESL as well? Thanks for any info!! I am in
> Tennessee!

ESL certification is worthwhile but getting a teaching job
in Homer is near impossible. It's a small town and there are
lots of people who'd like to work there.
IF you want to teach in Anchorage or Mat/Su districts you'll
have much better luck as an Art teacher. ESL and Art would
help in those districts. Small bush schools really can't
hire art teachers, they need elementary or secondary
teachers who can teach multiple grades.
good luck
ps. the state dept of ed. has links to districts and a
statewide job listing service from UAF

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• soon to be teacher wants to come to Alaska, 9/29/04, by shana.
• Re: soon to be teacher wants to come to Alaska, 10/01/04, by AK teacher.