On your application, list teaching and child-centered experiences in reverse chronological order, with recent experiences listed first. Some applications will have a short-answer question for you to complete or you may be asked to write a philosophy statement. A focus on student learning and your own life-long learning are critical!
The Education Job Market
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, job opportunities for teachers will vary with the locality, grade level, and subject taught. Most job openings will result from the need to replace a large number of teachers who are expected to retire over the next 18-year period. Also, many beginning teachers — especially those employed in poor, urban schools — decide to leave teaching for other careers after a year or two, creating additional job openings for teachers.
Job prospects should be better in inner cities and rural areas than in suburban districts. Subject areas with the highest demand include mathematics, science (especially chemistry and physics), bilingual education and foreign languages.
Nationwide, the average public school teacher salary for the 2023-24 school year was $68,090. Find more information on jobs and occupational outlook at the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Find out more at bls.gov