"Your EAS application with the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) is currently active for consideration for the 2022-2023 school year. If you no longer wish to receive consideration for the 2022-2023 school year, please update your school year of consideration to 2023-2024. To update the school year of consideration, click the Target Location and Date section of your application."
Does this message have anything to do with my recent interview, or is this just a coincidental annual message. I am afraid to touch the settings because I don't want to make any mistake during this hiring process.
uh89Yes, it was a generic notice as I received it too a while back. If you still want to be considered for this year, it's best to ignore it as you never know when a position opens due to unforeseen circumstances as openings are always possible.
SocialStudiesLivinginJapanThank you for the heads up. I will do that. I was interviewed on Nov. 8th, still waiting for anything (pretty stressful wait). I have heard 2 weeks, I have heard a month wait is normal.
It has been a long wait, but I got my first interview. It is for a local hire in Japan. Although this question is redundant, in that I am sure it has been asked and answered here many times, does anyone have any useful tips for the process. I would like to try and prepare as much as possible. I have seen some lists of common questions from 2021, which I have copied over to a file, but the questions could have changed since then.
SocialStudiesLivinginJapanThank you for the information. I am on day 12 waiting for a response after my interview. Feeling pretty on edge waiting. It has been 7 years waiting on a list, I moved forward with a university career in Japan, and became fluent in the language, but I update every in the EAS system.
I was wondering if there are any vaccination requirements for DODEA overseas dependents, husband, children? We plan to continue homeschooling our child, so our child won't be in a DODEA school.
hahaI do not believe so. Even teachers (and other civilian federal employees) are no longer required to be vaccinated. There may be further restrictions or quarantine rules for you if you have unvaccinated family members but nothing that should be a deal breaker.
With the new change that civilians have to go off base for all medical in Japan. How difficult has it been for those of you in Japan? Do they turn away Americans often? What about emergency situations?
Also, is it possible to get a home about 2000 square feet in Japan or Okinawa?
Personally, we've had very good results with Japanese medical services (near Tokyo/Yokohama) It's not as easy or convenient as just making an appt on base and being able to conduct all interactions in English but it is not necessarily a terrible thing or a deal breaker for posting to Japan. For some people, with some conditions, it is definitely something to consider when making a decision about taking a job here.
In Okinawa, you might be able to find a 2000 square foot home. In mainland, it will be harder to find one that big. We were lucky to find one that is 1500 square feet.
On another note, lots of places in Okinawa allow pets. That doesn't seem to be the case in mainland where I am now. So make sure to research thoroughly if you bring pets.
I don't believe that HR routinely picks the principal's 2nd or 3rd...See MoreIt is technically true that HR has the final say. I have always interpreted this to mean that HR needs to do a basic screening of candidates regarding credentials, veteran preference, etc. before they make a tentative offer (after which they obviously do a deeper vetting).
I don't believe that HR routinely picks the principal's 2nd or 3rd choice candidate just because they personally prefer them over the number one choice. If you are the top choice and have the required credentials for the position, good references and no other immediately questionable problems with your application, then you should get the offer.
Yes, historically your EAS would be frozen if you have been selected, while HR processes your potential offer (but it is not 100%).
hahaShe would likely meet the credit requirements for the position. The other elements to consider would be the general teaching requirement for student teaching and/or passing the Praxis (if she does not have the teaching experience in something already).
The Spectres Vengencehaha--always the voice of reason. Thank you for your incredably valuable and rational input. May I ask one more question? I have created an 'online resume' website that includes teaching photos and at least one teaching video. Do you think its worth linking in a cover letter?
hahaMy pleasure. You never knows what might have an impact on your chances. Presuming that you are confident that anything on your site will present you/your teaching and experience in a positive light, you may as well give it a shot. It likely will have no great impact either way, but anything that might conceivably help is worth a shot.
seoul94Yes, I am going to Korea! I finally received a firm offer, then the travel orders. Right now I am waiting on my pack out date to be confirmed, after that comes my travel itinerary. My report date is Oct 10! I am still in shock all of this is happening, I have had my application in with DODEA since 2017.
Two weeks ago, I interviewed for my DoDDS dream job. Was thrilled to get the invite, and grateful that it went well. Have not yet heard back. Still hopeful, but wondering if I should move on to a stateside civilian opportunity that has arisen. What HR email address might yield a status update?
As for giving up/letting go of this opportunity, I wouldn't give up all hope. A few days to several weeks is still a pretty typical timeframe to hear, or not hear from HR.
To meet the student teaching requirement you could substitute one year of teaching experience. That would mean needing to find a job and getting some experience, but to be honest, without at least a couple year of actual teaching experience you will always be facing even longer odds of being hired then most everyone faces.
There are states that would probably give you a teaching license and require you pass some tests, which would then let you start teaching. So, you might want to focus on that first step, rather than getting hired with DoDEA. In the meantime, go ahead and complete an EAS application and see what HR has to say.
The fastest way is probably to get yourself a state teaching credential, and then get two years of public school teaching under your belt.
Remember - you asked about the fastest way to get hired by DoDEA.
You can try playing around with alternate pathways to teacher certification. Check the teaching certification guidelines issued by your State. Read every detail for every pathway and choose the one that best suits you. But as haha detailed, whatever you decide, it needs to meet the DoDEA requirement.
DoDEA is unlikely to hire an inexperienced teacher.
Just my opinion, but you'll need to quit your current job, and get a couple of years of public school teaching under your belt. (Are you willing to do that?)
Is there anything special you haven't shared? Military spouse? Currently overseas? Spousal preference looking for a local hire position? Vet preference? Disabled vet? Masters degree? PhD?
Right now, it sounds like you're a fulltime GS employee. Based on the little that you shared, I'm guessing that you are two to five years away from being a halfway decent candidate that DoDEA might pick up.
I'm not trying to be negative. But it's important to remember that there will be other fully qualified applicants for that DoDEA math position.
And those applicants may have some or all of the following:
Four or five years of teaching experience Masters degree and higher Multiple teaching certifications - science, ELA, etc. Experience coaching organized sports Overseas teaching experience Preference - spousal/Vet/Disabled Vet