Applying for Science Teaching Positions

Job postings

• Edjoin - Wide variety of job openings

• LAUSD Job Openings

• Local Schools

Preparing for science Teaching jobs

• Know the schools that you are applying to

• Resume

  • • Submit your resume as directed.

• Cover Letter

  • • Submit your cover letter as directed.

• Mailings

  • • Copy the following spreadsheet of local schools into your Google Docs. so that you are the owner. 

      • • Public High Schools / Map 

        • Public Middle Schools /  Map  

        • Independent Schools  / Map 

• • • • Rename the document with your name in front:  e.g. John-CSUN-local-schools

      • In the right hand column, put a "1" if you will send a letter, and a "0" if you are not interested. 

      • Use mail merge to make cover letters & labels.

• Practice Interview

  • • Answer all Inerview Questions (7 words or less per question) - before class

• • • • Review comments from colleagues

        • Pair up with a colleague and perform a mock interview using questions of your choice.

          • Your partner will select 5 or more interview questions from the list.

          • Critique each other's responses. 

      • Record your Interview

        • Record your interview with the voice memo app on a smart phone. 

• Apply to School District Offices - Applications for Certificated Employment (Teachers)