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Where are the teaching jobs?

by Maria

Jul 18, 2009

I have a provisional (7-12) in math but I haven't been able to find any good teaching positions around the Cincinnati area....The districts that seem good are impossible to get into and the charter schools are terrible around here. Is there a shortage in jobs?

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Maria On 7/18/09, CB wrote: > On 7/18/09, Maria wrote: >> I have a provisional (7-12) in math but I haven't been >> able to find any good teaching positions around the >> Cincinnati area....The districts that seem good are >> impossible to get into and the charter schools are >> terrible around here. Is there a shortage i...See More

Jul 19, 2009

Maria On 7/19/09, M.Ken wrote: > Hello Maria, > > I have a couple of questions: Have you been applying in the way > that the district request and/or following up in person dressed > as if being interviewed? Have you applied to the district that > you completed student teaching in? What makes your resume stand > out from the rest of t...See More

Jul 19, 2009

Maria Thank you for your advice. I try to apply for each position in the way each district requires. I've worked in an "undesirable" school for a year and I would never do that again. Are there any specific charter schools in mind around the Cincinnati area with a good track record? I would welcome your input in this area.

On 7/19/09, M.Ken wro...See More

Jul 19, 2009

Teach09 Well, I am from the area and I hate to sound glib but the market here is totally saturated. That's not to say that finding a job is impossible but consider how many colleges are spitting graduates out in the area. (UC, Xavier, Miami, MSJ, NKU, Wright State, etc.) Aside from the poor economy, which is hitting -everyone- hard, tax levies in this area...See MoreWell, I am from the area and I hate to sound glib but the market here is totally saturated. That's not to say that finding a job is impossible but consider how many colleges are spitting graduates out in the area. (UC, Xavier, Miami, MSJ, NKU, Wright State, etc.) Aside from the poor economy, which is hitting -everyone- hard, tax levies in this area are not passing and major layoffs took place this spring in several districts. Governor Strickland has also been rallying to get Ed Choice voucher funding cut, which is going to really devastate the charter and private schools if he has his way. Riffing isn't just bad for the people who lose their jobs, but for the new teachers who will now compete against them in the job market along with all of the other new grads.

Still, here's what I did this year. I bookmarked every school district website in the Northern Kentucky/ Southeast Indiana/Cincinnati area. Check their employment pages DAILY. If a position pops up, DON'T wait to write a resume, cover letter and call to inquire into the position. It's officially crunch-time and you would not be unwise to even have your materials overnight-delivered by the post office if you don't personally deliver them to the board offices yourself. Talk to anyone and everyone who is a teacher, was a teacher or knows a teacher. Get in touch with any teacher you ever did any field hours with. Of course you don't want to sound desperate to total strangers but don't be afraid to talk about your eagerness to get into the classroom this year in front of others. You just never know who might know someone or know of some position opening up.

I was fortunate enough to receive two job offers this year. One was at a private school in Cincinnati and another at a public school in another city. When I sat down and really considered my options, I decided that the private school position in Cincinnati was too uncertain for me to turn down for the public school one. Had the public school position not opened up, however, you better believe I would have taken the private school one. I guess the point, like others have said, is that if you want to be a teacher badly enough, you will work with any kids at any building in any district. If you feel that taking a position at one of the tougher charter schools in Cincinnati is not something you're up for, you might consider looking into instructional assistant (aide) positions and long-term subbing positions. Only you know what you're willing to accept but at the same time, it never hurts to apply to anything and everything just in case

Jul 19, 2009

Elizabeth My husband finished his teaching license in December and got two job offers, one in February he declined because it was 1+ hour away, the other, which he accepted, 10 minutes from our home!

We KNOW how tough it is and how disheartening it can be to NOT hear anything. There were 22 openings posted in Cleveland since March in his field AND ...See More

Jul 21, 2009

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