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Finding a Teaching Job

Female teacher sitting on desk  You won't have to worry about finding the perfect teaching job when you're well-prepared for the process. Find tips on interviewing, studying for the Praxis, building a professional portfolio, acing those interview questions, and organizing tools to help you land the teaching job you want. Then, use our resources for new teachers to help you in your new role: you'll find advice from veteran teachers, behavior management techniques, back-to-school resources, parent-teacher collaboration advice, and more!

Searching for Jobs

Excellent information on licensing and certification requirements, financial aid resources, and more.

Use this printable job search organizer to list the different teaching jobs you are interested in applying for.

Find a vast collection of tips on how to take any kind of teaching license/certification test, particularly the Praxis II.

Review these great hints for getting the teaching job you want.

Peruse an article that lists areas that you should investigate before accepting a job offer.

Building a Portfolio

Learn how to create a professional portfolio that accurately showcases your talents as an educator. This demonstration of your work is great to bring with you when you are interviewing for a new job.

Concrete ideas on what to include in a Professional Portfolio for teachers.

Find helpful tips on preparing your professional portfolio for an interview for a new teaching job. This is advice will surely be invaluable when it's time to discuss your past work with your prospective employer.

The Interview Process

Do you need tips on interviewing for a new teaching job? Read these outstanding reminders on everything from your handshake to your thank-you note, invaluable advice for any prospective interview.

Looking for a new teaching job? Read these frequently-asked questions at job interviews to prepare yourself for any situation.

Considering a new teaching job? Prepare for you interview – one of the most important aspects of the application process, with these common questions. We've given you some thoughtful answers to review and use as necessary.

Post-interview steps to bolster your chances of landing the job.

These interview questions and suggested documents will help new and experienced teachers to prepare for interviews.

Resources for New Teachers

If you are confused about all the different terms you have come across while preparing for a teaching job, this glossary will help you understand the jargon of your new profession. New teachers will find this resource particularly valuable.

Discover a vast range of current articles on teaching methods, such as cooperative learning, inclusion, and authentic assessment. These resources are ideal for teachers of all grades.

Discover a wide range of professional development resources for educators. You can improve your teaching skills with these articles, lesson plans, and resources.

The toughest challenges become easier to handle when you start with advice from experienced teachers and specialists.

New teachers will find valuable advice from experienced teachers on parent-teacher communication, lesson planning, and more. Use these resources to help manage your classroom and plan your curriculum.

Use our behavior management resources to establish effective classroom discipline. Learn how to handle disruptive student behavior and minimize its effect on others with these articles and printables.

A child's education can be greatly enhanced by successful parent-teacher collaborations. Use our articles, printables, tips, and advice to build and maintain positive parent-teacher relationships.

Return to school this fall prepared to conquer any questions you or your students might have about the school year. Our resources range from teaching students the school's layout to assessment tips.

Discover everything a beginning teacher will need for a successful school year, from tips for your first day, to classroom-management advice, to printables and lesson plans that will support your curriculum all year long.

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Walden University

Wondering about online education at Walden? Get answers to your questions, meet faculty, and learn what it's like to be a Walden student. Click here to check out our free Walden Forums!

November Calendar of Events

Use our Educators' Calendar to find activities and printables for every day in November, including Geography Awareness Week (Nov. 15–21) and Thanksgiving (Nov. 26). Plus celebrate American Indian Heritage Month and Aviation History Month all November long!

Continuity of Learning

Is the flu causing you or your students to miss class? Pearson introduces www.PearsonContinuity.com to help keep the doors of learning open. This new website offers print and online resources for students, parents, and teachers to continue education if the H1N1 virus or another crisis keeps children from attending school.

Teaching The Diary of Anne Frank

PBS MASTERPIECE is airing a new film in the spring based on The Diary of Anne Frank, and, in conjunction with Facing History and Ourselves, the MASTERPIECE team will be creating resources to help educators introduce this timeless story to students. You're invited to share your ideas about what activities and tools you'd like to use in your classroom at the PBS Teachers blog!

Bulletin Boards

Improve effectiveness and enjoyment of lessons with our bulletin board ideas and examples. They'll make your classroom visually appealing and stimulating for your students.

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Equip your faculty with today's best practices through an MS in Curriculum and Instruction or an MS in Educational Administration—100% online from The University of Scranton. Find out more!