How to Land Teaching Jobs in Maryland
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Question:
I have a bachelor’s degree in education, but no teaching experience yet. That is because no one will hire me, and I am desperately seeking a job. I’ve been on some interviews, but am never offered the position. Do you have any tips on how I can land a teaching job? Also, what are some good resources to use to find teaching jobs in Maryland? I appreciate any advice you have. Sincerely, Amber
Answer:
Dear Amber,
I can only imagine how frustrating your situation is. Many educators are having the exact same experiences that you are. Our country, in general, has fallen on hard times and many schools are suffering. Some have had to make teacher and programs cuts. While finding a job right now may seem impossible, don’t lose hope. Read on for some tips on how to find and land teaching jobs in Maryland.
Apply for all jobs in education, even if you feel over-qualified. While your dream job may not be available at a school right now, who knows what next year may bring. By accepting a teacher’s assistant job or after-school coordinator position, for example, you can get your foot in the door at that particular school and will most likely have an advantage over future applicants who have never worked at that institution. Do your job well and you may find yourself first pick for a more ideal position for the following school year. Other ideas: volunteer at a camp, school, or club to gain experience or become a substitute.
Be persistent.You’ve heard this one a lot, I’m sure. Being persistent does not mean calling the school secretary each day and asking about the status of the job. That is probably more annoying than persistent. I once got a job only because my resume landed in the right hands. Sure the school’s website told me to send my resume to the human resource coordinator, but I did and didn’t get anywhere. So I sent it to the Head of the School, the principal, the vice principal, and the administrative assistant. I’m not saying this is a fool-proof idea, I’m just encouraging you to be creative and maybe even reach a little beyond the expectations. In my case, I knew that the human resource department was swamped and probably didn’t give my resume a second look, or even worse, lost it among the mounds of papers coming in. But when I sent my resume out to a number of people in the school, something on it caught the eye of someone important, and it got me the results I wanted.
Valuable Resources to Find Teaching Jobs in Maryland
The Maryland State Department of Education lists teaching jobs in Maryland under the employment opportunities section on the website. This is a great site to use if you are a certified teacher who is looking for a teaching position in a Maryland public school.
Another excellent website for educators who are seeking teaching jobs in Maryland is the Association of Independent Maryland Schools (AIMS). The AIMS website is an excellent resource to find information about job fairs in Maryland and career opportunities at local independent schools.
I know many teachers who have been successful in finding teaching jobs in Maryland through the Association of Independent Schools of Greater Washington (AISGW). AISGW is another organization that works to support independent schools, specifically in the Washington, D.C. area. Click AISGW’s job bank tab to find a listing of open education positions at private schools in Maryland, Virginia, and the Washington, D.C. area.
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