For those of us who have been following the jobs threads for the past few years, here is where we stood at this time in previous years: 2009-2010 jobs at this time: 28 2010-2011 jobs at this time: 27 2011-2012 jobs at this time: 27 2012-2013 jobs at this time: 27 2013-2014 jobs at this time: 36 Things are improving!
Keeping my fingers crossed it will get even better as time goes on and we will all end up with jobs this year. Also I am hoping to have chance at a job when I finish student teaching in Jan 2014.
I have a new job but at a school that I previously taught at so I do not know if I really count. I left this school 10 years ago because the commute was too long with having young children. I am now going back since my "baby" turned 20 yesterday. I was not really looking but was very unhappy at my past job. I will be teaching chemistry once again (I have been teaching biology which is my least favorite subject to teach). I will also be a science fair mentor to some of the better students who are trying to win to go to the international science fair. I am very excited.
Mr.history - GA - 11th grade US history fiveyearsapril - midwest - 1st grade midwestteacher - ? - 7-12 vocational ed mommy3boys - CA - k or 1st bruingirl - CA - 8th grade science teacherbug08 - US - 1st grade pezalicious- ? - 4th grade pezalicious' husband - ? - physics/calculus pete2770 - midwest - K-4 special ed eireannash- CO - 2nd grade ChemTeachBHS's dh - NJ - Spanish and computers leighbball's student teacher - NJ - 4th grade special ed linguist92021 - CA - English/Geography OhThePlaces - FL - 2nd grade Mr.Wolfmeister - AR - 5th grade Storyteller - SC - 8th grade SS Wrathgara - CO - 1st grade Jrafki- SC - 10th grade biology teacherguy111 - OH - ? needajobplease - TX - 6th and 7th ELA Mrs. Redtop - US - 9-12 French Tinkertot - ? - 2,3,4 science Kit_kate27 - NJ - elem or ms autism Charlottesome - NY - HS english fairy_teach00 - TX - special ed HeartDrama - CA - HS English AspiringInstruc - GA - ? DSD - NY - 6th grade special ed MissKCa - CA - 4th grade waterfall - CO - elem sped MrsGiggles - MO - 2nd grade Shiloh17 - ? - PreK dgliz07 - CA - 5th grade littlefoot- OK - 3rd grade Ben0075 - CA - 3rd grade math/science teachypeachy - TX - 5th grade math/science chemteach55 - LA - chemistry Yay! We have 37 jobs so far.
Mr.history - GA - 11th grade US history fiveyearsapril - midwest - 1st grade midwestteacher - ? - 7-12 vocational ed mommy3boys - CA - k or 1st bruingirl - CA - 8th grade science teacherbug08 - US - 1st grade pezalicious- ? - 4th grade pezalicious' husband - ? - physics/calculus pete2770 - midwest - K-4 special ed eireannash- CO - 2nd grade ChemTeachBHS's dh - NJ - Spanish and computers leighbball's student teacher - NJ - 4th grade special ed linguist92021 - CA - English/Geography OhThePlaces - FL - 2nd grade Mr.Wolfmeister - AR - 5th grade Storyteller - SC - 8th grade SS Wrathgara - CO - 1st grade Jrafki- SC - 10th grade biology teacherguy111 - OH - ? needajobplease - TX - 6th and 7th ELA Mrs. Redtop - US - 9-12 French Tinkertot - ? - 2,3,4 science Kit_kate27 - NJ - elem or ms autism Charlottesome - NY - HS english fairy_teach00 - TX - special ed HeartDrama - CA - HS English AspiringInstruc - GA - ? DSD - NY - 6th grade special ed MissKCa - CA - 4th grade waterfall - CO - elem sped MrsGiggles - MO - 2nd grade Shiloh17 - ? - PreK dgliz07 - CA - 5th grade littlefoot- OK - 3rd grade Ben0075 - CA - 3rd grade math/science teachypeachy - TX - 5th grade math/science chemteach55 - LA - chemistry teachart - MI - elementary art Yay! We have 38 jobs so far.
Hooray! One of my friends is considering getting his Art Education certification. This gives me hope for him.
Thanks! Tell him to volunteer! I am pretty sure this is what helped me get a job - I was completely active in my states Art Education association, helped them put on art shows, attended meetings, state and national conferences, and also volunteered in my community to teach art to students with special needs and ran my own art camp (paid for everything myself so it would be free to kids) every summer. Ironically, I am giving a presentation at my states next art ed conference on "transitioning from student to professional" glad I will be able to talk about finding a job! Edit : I saw a TON of Ohio art ed openings this season. I don't have certification there (Praxis was always on my to do list but it never happened.) I still looked because all my aunts and a cousin are teachers outside of Columbus
Yay teachart!!! I'm so excited for you! If you need help finding an apartment, let me know! If I don't know the answer, my step brother definitely will since his mom lives in that area!
I love this thread! I am still a student (three more years to go - eek!) but it is giving me insight into what all is involved in the application process. It also gives me hope that so many have found jobs! Congrats to everyone and I hope you all have wonderful years!
Mr.history - GA - 11th grade US history fiveyearsapril - midwest - 1st grade midwestteacher - ? - 7-12 vocational ed mommy3boys - CA - k or 1st bruingirl - CA - 8th grade science teacherbug08 - US - 1st grade pezalicious- ? - 4th grade pezalicious' husband - ? - physics/calculus pete2770 - midwest - K-4 special ed eireannash- CO - 2nd grade ChemTeachBHS's dh - NJ - Spanish and computers leighbball's student teacher - NJ - 4th grade special ed linguist92021 - CA - English/Geography OhThePlaces - FL - 2nd grade Mr.Wolfmeister - AR - 5th grade Storyteller - SC - 8th grade SS Wrathgara - CO - 1st grade Jrafki- SC - 10th grade biology teacherguy111 - OH - ? needajobplease - TX - 6th and 7th ELA Mrs. Redtop - US - 9-12 French Tinkertot - ? - 2,3,4 science Kit_kate27 - NJ - elem or ms autism Charlottesome - NY - HS english fairy_teach00 - TX - special ed HeartDrama - CA - HS English AspiringInstruc - GA - ? DSD - NY - 6th grade special ed MissKCa - CA - 4th grade waterfall - CO - elem sped MrsGiggles - MO - 2nd grade Shiloh17 - ? - PreK dgliz07 - CA - 5th grade littlefoot- OK - 3rd grade Ben0075 - CA - 3rd grade math/science teachypeachy - TX - 5th grade math/science chemteach55 - LA - chemistry teachart - MI - elementary art sweetlatina23 - ? - VP Yay! We have 39 jobs so far.
Mr.history - GA - 11th grade US history fiveyearsapril - midwest - 1st grade midwestteacher - ? - 7-12 vocational ed mommy3boys - CA - k or 1st bruingirl - CA - 8th grade science teacherbug08 - US - 1st grade pezalicious- ? - 4th grade pezalicious' husband - ? - physics/calculus pete2770 - midwest - K-4 special ed eireannash- CO - 2nd grade ChemTeachBHS's dh - NJ - Spanish and computers leighbball's student teacher - NJ - 4th grade special ed linguist92021 - CA - English/Geography OhThePlaces - FL - 2nd grade Mr.Wolfmeister - AR - 5th grade Storyteller - SC - 8th grade SS Wrathgara - CO - 1st grade Jrafki- SC - 10th grade biology teacherguy111 - OH - ? needajobplease - TX - 6th and 7th ELA Mrs. Redtop - US - 9-12 French Tinkertot - ? - 2,3,4 science Kit_kate27 - NJ - elem or ms autism Charlottesome - NY - HS english fairy_teach00 - TX - special ed HeartDrama - CA - HS English AspiringInstruc - GA - ? DSD - NY - 6th grade special ed MissKCa - CA - 4th grade waterfall - CO - elem sped MrsGiggles - MO - 2nd grade Shiloh17 - ? - PreK dgliz07 - CA - 5th grade littlefoot- OK - 3rd grade Ben0075 - CA - 3rd grade math/science teachypeachy - TX - 5th grade math/science chemteach55 - LA - chemistry teachart - MI - elementary art sweetlatina23 - ? - VP MzQualified - TX - 4th grade Yay! We have 40 jobs so far.
Mr.history - GA - 11th grade US history fiveyearsapril - midwest - 1st grade midwestteacher - ? - 7-12 vocational ed mommy3boys - CA - k or 1st bruingirl - CA - 8th grade science teacherbug08 - US - 1st grade pezalicious- ? - 4th grade pezalicious' husband - ? - physics/calculus pete2770 - midwest - K-4 special ed eireannash- CO - 2nd grade ChemTeachBHS's dh - NJ - Spanish and computers leighbball's student teacher - NJ - 4th grade special ed linguist92021 - CA - English/Geography OhThePlaces - FL - 2nd grade Mr.Wolfmeister - AR - 5th grade Storyteller - SC - 8th grade SS Wrathgara - CO - 1st grade Jrafki- SC - 10th grade biology teacherguy111 - OH - ? needajobplease - TX - 6th and 7th ELA Mrs. Redtop - US - 9-12 French Tinkertot - ? - 2,3,4 science Kit_kate27 - NJ - elem or ms autism Charlottesome - NY - HS english fairy_teach00 - TX - special ed HeartDrama - CA - HS English AspiringInstruc - GA - ? DSD - NY - 6th grade special ed MissKCa - CA - 4th grade waterfall - CO - elem sped MrsGiggles - MO - 2nd grade Shiloh17 - ? - PreK dgliz07 - CA - 5th grade littlefoot- OK - 3rd grade Ben0075 - CA - 3rd grade math/science teachypeachy - TX - 5th grade math/science chemteach55 - LA - chemistry teachart - MI - elementary art sweetlatina23 - ? - VP MzQualified - TX - 4th grade jdsmitty10 - PA - ? Yay! We have 41 jobs so far.
Mr.history - GA - 11th grade US history fiveyearsapril - midwest - 1st grade midwestteacher - ? - 7-12 vocational ed mommy3boys - CA - k or 1st bruingirl - CA - 8th grade science teacherbug08 - US - 1st grade pezalicious- ? - 4th grade pezalicious' husband - ? - physics/calculus pete2770 - midwest - K-4 special ed eireannash- CO - 2nd grade ChemTeachBHS's dh - NJ - Spanish and computers leighbball's student teacher - NJ - 4th grade special ed linguist92021 - CA - English/Geography OhThePlaces - FL - 2nd grade Mr.Wolfmeister - AR - 5th grade Storyteller - SC - 8th grade SS Wrathgara - CO - 1st grade Jrafki- SC - 10th grade biology teacherguy111 - OH - ? needajobplease - TX - 6th and 7th ELA Mrs. Redtop - US - 9-12 French Tinkertot - ? - 2,3,4 science Kit_kate27 - NJ - elem or ms autism Charlottesome - NY - HS english fairy_teach00 - TX - special ed HeartDrama - CA - HS English AspiringInstruc - GA - ? DSD - NY - 6th grade special ed MissKCa - CA - 4th grade waterfall - CO - elem sped MrsGiggles - MO - 2nd grade Shiloh17 - ? - PreK dgliz07 - CA - 5th grade littlefoot- OK - 3rd grade Ben0075 - CA - 3rd grade math/science teachypeachy - TX - 5th grade math/science chemteach55 - LA - chemistry teachart - MI - elementary art sweetlatina23 - ? - VP MzQualified - TX - 4th grade jdsmitty10 - PA - ? MrTeach11 - Northeast - high school Yay! We have 42 jobs so far.
I got a new job! After worrying about the job I was transferring to, I got a job in another district. They offered it today, and the board should approve it on Monday! I will be teaching 6th grade Reading/English block.
Mr.history - GA - 11th grade US history fiveyearsapril - midwest - 1st grade midwestteacher - ? - 7-12 vocational ed mommy3boys - CA - k or 1st bruingirl - CA - 8th grade science teacherbug08 - US - 1st grade pezalicious- ? - 4th grade pezalicious' husband - ? - physics/calculus pete2770 - midwest - K-4 special ed eireannash- CO - 2nd grade ChemTeachBHS's dh - NJ - Spanish and computers leighbball's student teacher - NJ - 4th grade special ed linguist92021 - CA - English/Geography OhThePlaces - FL - 2nd grade Mr.Wolfmeister - AR - 5th grade Storyteller - SC - 8th grade SS Wrathgara - CO - 1st grade Jrafki- SC - 10th grade biology teacherguy111 - OH - ? needajobplease - TX - 6th and 7th ELA Mrs. Redtop - US - 9-12 French Tinkertot - ? - 2,3,4 science Kit_kate27 - NJ - elem or ms autism Charlottesome - NY - HS english fairy_teach00 - TX - special ed HeartDrama - CA - HS English AspiringInstruc - GA - ? DSD - NY - 6th grade special ed MissKCa - CA - 4th grade waterfall - CO - elem sped MrsGiggles - MO - 2nd grade Shiloh17 - ? - PreK dgliz07 - CA - 5th grade littlefoot- OK - 3rd grade Ben0075 - CA - 3rd grade math/science teachypeachy - TX - 5th grade math/science chemteach55 - LA - chemistry teachart - MI - elementary art sweetlatina23 - ? - VP MzQualified - TX - 4th grade jdsmitty10 - PA - ? MrTeach11 - Northeast - high school rice07owl - TX - 6th grade ELA Yay! We have 43 jobs so far.
We are JUST getting into hiring season now. There are over 150 openings in my county alone, especially looking for elementary and middle school. I cannot wait to hear that one of you is going to be teaching nearby!
So excited to finally post here!!! What grade and/or subject? Kindergarten Special Education How long have you been trying? 2 years How many resumes did you send out? 30+ How many interviews or job fairs? 3 interviews this year What general geographic area? NorCal
