Resources for Careers in Teaching in the U.S. and Abroad
Are you the type of person who enjoys explaining ideas and concepts to others? Do you enjoy working with and impacting the development of children or adolescents? Are you organized, dependable, patient and creative? Do you want to teach? Teachers help students of many different backgrounds learn in many different areas. Different types of teachers include: Preschool, kindergarten, elementary school, middle school, secondary school, vocational education and special education. Consider pursuing internships and volunteer opportunities in the field of education to see if teaching is for you.
All 50 States and the District of Columbia require public school teachers to be licensed (not required for teachers in private schools). Requirements will vary by State. Many States offer alternates to licensure programs to assist individuals who have not had teacher preparation courses but do hold a Bachelor’s degree in the subject they wish to teach.
Alumni Careers Network
Alumni have VOLUNTEERED to have students contact them for advice and information about majors and careers. The Alumni Careers Network
Selected Online Resources
NJ Hire - http://www.njhire.com - Sponsored by the New Jersey State Department of Education. Teacher recruitment initiative which lists online postings in the State of New Jersey.
K-12 Jobs - http://www.k12jobs.com - National listing of teaching and administrative positions.
Education America - http://www.educationamerica.com - Job listings for teaching and administrative positions. There is also a resources directory and an event listing.
Princeton's Teacher Preparation Program - http://teacherprep.reuniontechnologies.com - Meet with TPP staff to be advised on careers in teaching, Princeton University's program for certification, and position listings. In addition, the Program in Teacher Preparation provides a placement service for any student interesting in seeking employment in independent or public schools.
Private School Placement Agencies
Placement agencies match candidates with teaching positions in private schools.
Carney, Sandoe & Associates - http://www.carneysandoe.com/
The Education Group - http://www.educationgroup.com/
Southern Teachers Agency - http://www.southernteachers.com/
Cal / West Educators Placement - http://www.calwesteducators.com/
Special Programs
These programs are generally two-year placements in urban or rural environments that have a high need for educators. The programs provide a way to get certification in the state in which you're working. In some cases, a master's degree can be completed during your placement as well. No teaching experience is required for these programs.
Teach for America - http://www.teachforamerica.org -Started as a senior thesis project at Princeton, this organization places recent college graduates in urban and rural schools for an intense, two-year teaching placement in 25 sites around the country.
NYC Teaching Fellows - http://www.nycteachingfellows.org - Program places candidates in the New York City public school system in critical-needs areas.
Philadelphia Teaching Fellows - http://www.philadelphiateachingfellows.org - Places candidates in School District of Philadelphia in critical needs areas.
Inner-City Teaching Corps - http://www.ictc-chicago.org - Provides a two-year teaching placement in an urban Chicago school.
Mississippi Teacher Corps - http://www.olemiss.edu/programs/mtc - Provides placement for two years in an underserved Mississippi school.
Math for America - http://www.mathforamerica.org/home -Nonprofit organization that offers the Newton Fellowship Program to recruit mathematically-talented individuals to become high school math teachers.
Citizen Schools – http://www.citizenschools.org/careers/teaching-fellowship/ - Provides placement for two years in schools in MA, CA and TX as well as the opportunity to earn a master's degree.
New Teachers Collaborative- http://www.parker.org/ntc - Program consisting of two summers and one year teaching secondary school in Massachusetts or New Hampshire.
Alliance for Catholic Education- http://ace.nd.edu - Two summers at Notre Dame getting a Masters of Education and two academic years teaching in under-resourced Catholic schools primarily in the South or Southwest.
International Job Listings and Programs
Princeton in Asia - http://www.princeton.edu/~pia - PiA is a non-profit foundation committed to providing bright and motivated people with a vivid "Asian experience." Teaching and workplace internships are available in a range of countries annually.
Best Bets for Teaching Abroad - http://www.cie.uci.edu/prospective/iopother/teach.shtml - From UC Irvine. Links to dozens of programs abroad that offer individuals the chance to teach overseas.
Dave's ESL Cafe - http://www.eslcafe.com - "The Internet's Meeting Place for ESL/EFL Students and Teachers from Around the World!"
ESLJOBS.com - http://www.esljobs.com -Search by region of the world to browse jobs teaching English as a Second Language.
ESL Jobs World - http://www.esljobsworld.com - Search by region. Free to search and to receive jobs via email.
English International - http://www.english-international.com - Information and advice on teaching English overseas.
Office of Overseas Schools - http://www.state.gov/m/a/os/ - Includes U.S. Department of State listings of schools, training programs, and employment opportunities.
TeachAwayInc. - www.teachaway.com - Works with teachers across North America (from new university graduates to experienced teachers), placing them in jobs around the world. Offering ESL teaching jobs, along with positions for licensed teachers.
US Department of Defense Schools - http://www.dodea.edu/home/index.cfm -Web sites, email and contact information for Department of Defense schools and offices.
The Educational Vacancies Web Site - http://www.education-jobs.co.uk/ - Job search site for multiple types of education opportunities in Great Britain.
World Teach - http://www.worldteach.org/ - Program founded at Harvard in 1986 that places volunteers in teaching positions around the world.
Footprints Recruiting Incorporated -http://www.footprintsrecruiting.com/ - An ESL teacher placement site.
Transitions Abroad - http://www.transitionsabroad.com/listings/work/esl/index.shtml -The “Teaching English Abroad” lists jobs (by region and country) and resources.
The Educational Vacancies Web Site - http://www.education-jobs.co.uk/ - Job search site for multiple types of education opportunities in Great Britain.
Teaching Assistantship Program in France - http://www.frenchculture.org/spip.php?rubique424&tout=ok - Sponsored by the French Embassy Cultural Services. Teach English in France for 6-9 months.
Japan Exchange and Teaching Program - http://www.jetprogramme.org - International exchange and foreign language program held throughout Japan.
O-Hayo Sensei - http://www.ohayosensei.com - In its 15th year of twice-monthly publication, the free electronic newsletter reports the best currently available English teaching positions in Japan.
PlanetESL - http://www.planetesl.com- Provides information, resources and placement assistance for ESL teaching in Korea.
Directories of Schools
National Association of Independent Schools - http://www.nais.org - Offers articles about working in independent schools as well as a national job board and links to state job boards.
National Center for Education Statistics - http://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch - School characteristics and contact information for every public school in the U.S.
The Association of Boarding Schools - http://www.boardingschools.com - Includes a directory of approximately 300 boarding schools.
Council of the Great City Schools - http://www.cgcs.org - Directory of a coalition of 65 of the nation's largest urban public school systems.
Education Seek - http://educationseek.com - A directory of public and private schools in the U.S. by state. Provides statistics on enrollment, student-teacher ratio, and demographics.
Private School Listings - http://www.petersons.com/pschools/code/psector.asp?path=hs.fas.private&sponsor=1 - Peterson’s online listing of private schools, search is done by location or type.
Career Information & Professional Associations
National Center for Alternative Certification - http://www.teach-now.org - This website offers a searchable state-by-state database for locating programs for alternative certification for teaching.
Recruiting New Teachers, Inc. - http://www.teachers-teachers.com - Information and resources for prospective teachers.
American Federation of Teachers - http://www.aft.org -Federation that represents teacher interests at all levels of education.
The Chronicle of Higher Education - http://chronicle.com/section/Home/5 -Publication that includes articles on current events in higher education as well as national listings of faculty and administrative positions.
National Education Association - http://www.nea.org - Professional association with 2.7 million members. Dedicated to the advancement of public education at every level.