If You're Looking For Your First Teaching Job... WATCH THIS!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 5 ก.ค. 2024
- If You're Looking For Your First Teaching Job... THIS VIDEO IS FOR YOU!
Graduating from college and getting hired as a first year teaching is overwhelming because it's a brand new process and there's so much to learn! Thankfully... I'm here to help! In this video, I walk you through the 10 easy steps you need to follow in order to get hired as a new teacher!
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Not the norm...but I was definitely blessed to be hired in my first teaching position at my dream job and I have been here for the past 30 years!
Same, I have 27 years in. I still enjoy most parts of teaching, but I am not encouraging people to get into this field as it is today.
Wow! That's AMAZING! As you said, that's unfortunately not the norm BUT I love hearing about people's experiences when that does happen! Congratulations!
I was a first grade teacher for two years, a fifth and sixth grade science teacher for a year, then a computer teacher for 14 (yes, 14) years. I left teaching for four years, then was hired during the pandemic to teach fifth and sixth grade reading and spelling. I got brave enough to ask the principal if I could be considered for a third grade position. Yes, after wanting a third grade position since 1996, I was finally offered my dream job. And I start my third year teaching third grade next year!!! ❤❤❤
Aww, thank you so much for watching and commenting Stacey! That sounds like QUITE the journey and I'm so happy you were able to get your dream job! Congratulations! 🥰🖤
I taught 3rd grade fir 16 years and LOVED it!!!!
The #1 reason to create a physical portfolio is to eliminate any barriers to the school hiring you. Being able to hand over your teaching certification, college transcripts, etc. will dramatically improve your chances since you have proof that you are certified to teach in that state or county. HR for large districts can be a huge hot mess. So if the administrator who you interview with has your physical paperwork, then they can absolutely advocate for you and fast track your hiring and onboarding with the district.
Great video by the way! Excellent advice for everyone.
Yes! I absolutely agree! Thank you so much for watching and commenting! 🥰🖤 You're right that HR for large districts can be a huge hot mess and having a physical portfolio can really help simplify the process!
Your video provides valuable guidance and encouragement. Keep up the excellent work!
Hi there, I’ve just watched this and cannot say thank you enough! I’m a fifth year special education teacher, and there’s one thing I wished I’d known as a teacher when I started applying was to know what was the best fit for me, and not take the first one offered. I’ve made many mistakes, and I still have and have accepted a new position for next year, but I have to keep in mind to be more selective and more specific about what I’m looking for as a career path for me.
Aww, thank you SO much Tessa! That's so sweet of you to say and I appreciate you watching and commenting! 🥰 You're right... it can be hard to know what is going to be a good fit for you until you gain experience but that's part of the growing process as a teacher. We've all made many mistakes!
I just started subbing, looking to apply full-time for the fall.
You came right on time 🤗
Ahhh... perfect timing! Hopefully this video was helpful for you Destiny! 🥰🖤 Best of luck to you on any upcoming interviews you may have!
It is definitely an exciting time. Be open. My first teaching job ended up being on a remote island in Alaska. And I loved being there! I would still be there if I wasn't getting married.
Wow! That's so awesome! Thanks for sharing Alexandra and I appreciate you watching and commenting! 🥰
Awesome video Michelle! Your tips are always on point! I’m getting ready to share your video to my social media to get this in the hands of future teachers who are getting ready to apply for teaching jobs right now! Tip numbers 8-10 hit so close to home for me. I deal with this twice a year when I prepare students with mock interviews during a career boot camp. I’m probably going to get some flack for what I say next but I have to say it. I agree with you on the thank you notes 100%. You give a good first impression when you walk in and you leave a lasting impression with the thank you note or email. It’s a point I’ve tried to hammer home with my schools career center because the number of thank you notes or emails students write to the interviewers is very low. Reflecting on interviews is important to help you grow!
Aww, you're so sweet Russell! I really appreciate all your kind words and support 🥰 I totally agree about the thank you notes... it can make a big difference if two candidates are closely aligned as a way to stand out. Never underestimate the power of a thank you note!
This video is really helpful. Teachers always have a good job and that’s one of the careers that I want to do.
Thank you so much for watching and commenting Alex 🥰
After 5 years of teaching, I have decided to move into Intervention Teaching for First Graders.
Wow Michelle! You are truly a young bad ass smart cookie. Thank you for sharing all these with us. Blessings!
I thoroughly enjoyed the video and will certainly pass along your nuggets of wisdom to any new aspiring teachers. I think that this kind of mindset you showed in the video will help to improve the general mindset toward the field of education. If we as teachers continue to encourage one another and to work toward balanced and realistic expectations, we can make some improvement. Thanks, Michelle!
Aww, you're always the sweetest Mandy! Thank you SO much and I appreciate you watching and commenting as always! You're such a rockstar 🥰 I hope you have a great week ahead! 🖤
While this video may not apply to me personally as I have been teaching in the same district for the past 25 years, I think this is a wonderful tool for new teachers to use! In fact, I know several methods instructors and I am going to share this with them so they can share it with their students. I wish I had you when I was starting out. I have learned so much from you two decades into my career and you have helped me become a better teacher, that I can only imagine where I would be now if I had you as a resource in the beginning! Good luck at your meet this weekend and I will see you at your book launch next week! I CANNOT WAIT. Have a great week!
Aww, thank you so much as ALWAYS and I really appreciate you sharing it out! I'm so happy to hear that I've been able to help you, even as an educator with less experience. That's amazing! Thank you so much for the luck... my meet went great despite not feeling well and I can't wait to see you at the virtual launch party! 🎉🥰🖤
Your channel has helped me out a lot. Thank you! You've encouraged me to create my own YT teaching channel. :)
Aww, thank you so much and that's AWESOME! Best of luck to you! 🥰🖤
Hi, I couldn’t find the free checklist on the website you mentioned. Am I missing something that’s obvious?… it’s just all about your new book. Help! Thank you!
Where do you get all of your cool teacher t-shirts? I love the fun puns! And cute sayings. I’d love to add some to my teaching wardrobe.
I've gotten them from a lot of different places! Mostly either on Etsy or from local teacher shops I've learned about on social media. Here is one of my favorites:
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I had my very first teaching interview recently, it was only a short screening interview but I was so nervous! Instead of the typical panel of people from that school, it was a panel of like 5 principles from the district, it was so intimidating. But, I am thankful to have the first out of the way and am looking forward to future ones!
I totally understand! I used to get super nervous for my screening interviews as well and then I realized that they are really are just making sure you have the qualifications for the job. It can be intimidating when you're in front of a panel of principals but remember that you've got what it takes to get hired! Best of luck to you in all your future interviews! 🖤
@@PocketfulofPrimary Thank you so much!!!
I also did have a question regarding the whole idea about bringing the folders to the schools. What time would you recommend going? Schools are on high alert nowadays for obvious reasons so I wasn't sure if going during school hours would be the best, should I go like right after the kids leave maybe to drop it off?
The other option is to apply to a rural school desperate for teachers and get hired without doing 80% of these things 😂
Whatever works for you!
Florida has a shortage of teachers, so I took the FTCE examination to teach Social Studies (6th-12th). I have Substitute teaching and tutoring experience and an Accountant by trade. However, after dozens of applications, there are no bites. I am in my 60’s, but not sure if this is a deterrent. I keep striving though and understand. Maybe there’s a slew of completion or those better qualified. Perhaps, Not sure if you have any tips?
You also may be watching because you always watch all of Michelle’s videos. :)
LOL! Very true! Thank you for watching and commenting as always Andrew! 🎉
Hi...I just watched your video and tried to get the free checklist, but it took me to your book info. Can you help me find the checklist? Thank you :)
Persuade your dream job. Don’t settle down!
I have been teaching for fourteen years in two different districts. Next school year I will start teaching in an Spanish Immersion School. If I could have done things differently, I would probably apply for my dream job every year. But in reality I became too comfortable in my old school and never had the energy or time to apply until I didn’t really care for my new principal.
Thank you so much for watching and commenting Claudia! I think a LOT of educators become comfortable in a school and don't feel the drive to apply to other positions, even if they're unhappy. But, I'm so happy that you were able to make some changes and not settle! 🥰🖤
I just got my first teaching job!!!
Ahhh! Congratulations Sarah! Best of luck to you! 🎉🥰🖤
Whats up ms. ferre is max again from 4th grade! remembered your channel and my parents do aswell along with Liam and Gabby C.
That's awesome! It's good to hear from you again Max and I hope you're doing well! I miss you 🖤
@@PocketfulofPrimary Yay!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Well, I will be fresh out of school and looking for becoming a teacher but I am in my 40's not everyone is in their 20's :(
Really good video with good advice. I sure could have used your help back in 1987. lol
Thank you so much Patti! I appreciate you watching and commenting! 🥰🖤
Thank you 🙏 that was excellent 👍 I have worked as a teacher for 14 years in India but now I want to shift to USA. If I want a job there what I need to do. Please guide.
So I went to a job fair at the end of March and the school had an open position that is exactly what I want. I love the school and really want the position. The dean of instruction told me to apply for the position even though I had not taken my content exam yet because they were going to schedule interviews within a few weeks of the fair and he said he wanted to make sure I didn't miss it by waiting until I took the test. I have now passed my exam and i reached out to them on how to update my application. I updated my application with all the information showing I am eligible to be hired. My application is active but no interview call yet. Do I wait it out or reach out to them again?
Hi Kayla! To answer your question, yes! I would definitely reach out again! The rule I usually live by is that it's okay to reach out again if it's been over a week since you've gotten any response. But, if you haven't been called yet for an interview after updating your application, you should definitely reach out because they might not be aware of the changes or have too many applications in the applicant pool to notice. Best of luck to you in the interview process!
I don't know about your part of the country, but in WA state, teaching positions are being slashed. Many districts are millions in the red due to loss of covid/Essar funds. There are no shortages of teachers looking for jobs in my neck of the woods!
That's super interesting! It's definitely different in different parts of the country. Thanks for sharing what it's like in WA!
So, I have a question... I graduated last year with my Bachelor's in Elementary Education but decided to stay working at my church and be a preschool teacher (knowing that I didn't want to teach preschoolers; I was doing it because it's close to my house and I've already been there for 7 years). I was teaching on Tuesdays and Thursdays with 3 year olds who are at school Monday through Friday. The other teacher I was sharing the room with didn't have a teaching degree and had never worked in a school except for last school year (2021-2022) as an aide. She got her Master's in Early Childhood during the first semester of this school year. Over Christmas break, the preschool director (my boss) told me that I wasn't going to be teaching anymore because of my classroom management and some parents were concerned and had asked if I was even qualified to teach.
My question is: given that I would have to put this on a resume, how badly would this reflect on me? Would schools not want me because I don't have good classroom management? Or would they be understanding in me having to learn?
I want to try subbing this next school year in the school district I grew up in and I was told I need to work on my teacher voice/authoritative voice/firm voice but I'm really worried that I may not do well. I'm also really quiet and introverted and even student teaching was hard. I was with third grade and told that I needed to be louder.
Hi Katie, I can relate as I am a quiet person, too. I think you could definitely get a lot of experience from subbing and it would help your confidence. Another thought is have you considered applying for job like small group intervention (Title I/RTI)? That way you could build more confidence with managing a small group of students before you move on to a classroom. I was an aide for 6 years and I've been a Title I teacher for 4 years. Ive loved it and now I feel like I am ready to do more so I may have a classroom this year. Or you might find that you like the small group setting best. I don't think management will ever be easy but I am definitely more confident than I used to be. In an interview, my advice is to let them know you are always learning more about classroom management and are willing to learn and grow. Good luck! :)
@@creativetempojournals thank you! If I decided to do Title I/RTI (we had to do RTI when we were student teaching but I had a hard time teaching the kids/managing one of the groups by keeping them focused), how would I apply for it?
Search for any jobs with Title I or RTI in the title...most school district websites have an employment section where you apply online. They will be listed along with the other teaching jobs, usually under the category "tutors" or "student support."
Focus on engaging the kids with hands on activities to avoid behavior issues. Also, build a good relationship with the students and they will want to learn from you. :)
Hi Katie! I think you got some great advice from Creative Tempo! I would suggest also taking steps to show that you're building your skills with classroom management such as taking online courses, attending professional development workshops, reading books, etc. That way, if it comes up in an interview, you can advocate for yourself and say that you know classroom management is an area you need to grow in and you can outline the steps you're already taking. I agree that subbing will help you gain a lot of great experience and you'll grow quickly! I was also pretty quiet and introverted as a student teacher but gained a lot of confidence in my abilities in my own classroom... it's definitely a different feeling when the class is yours vs your mentor teacher's. I wish you the best of luck! 🥰🖤
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Thank you for watching!
Where were you when I was applying 11 years ago? 😊
If my math is right, I was still in college 😂 But thank you so much for watching and commenting Araceli! 🥰
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Thank you so much for watching! 🥰
Happy this video is here for when I need it, not at this step just yet, but I know I’ll need it later on!🤍