Teacher Jobs Overview
If you’re passionate about sharing knowledge and love to work with younger generations, start looking for teacher jobs. These challenging, but extremely rewarding roles are among some of the most important in our society. Teachers’ jobs at every grade level are crucial for the optimal growth and development of their students.
In your day-to-day as a teacher, you can expect to perform the following tasks:
- preparing and adapting lessons to be understood by every student
- organizing tests and exam material
- assessing and grading students' work
- reporting students’ progress to parents or caregivers during periodic meetings
- supervising students during activities within the school/academy grounds to ensure their safety
Don’t miss out on any position that could be a great fit for you. Have a look at all the education jobs on Monster, such as:
Education and Skills for Teacher Jobs
To become a teacher, you typically need at least a bachelor’s degree, usually in education. You’ll also have to obtain a license or certification for the specific grade if you wish to teach in public schools. Part of that includes passing a background check, as well.
Keep in mind that, based on the state, your bachelor’s degree might have to be in the specific field you wish to teach. Plus, higher grades like high school may require teachers to acquire master’s degrees prior to their hiring.
Some personal qualities and skills that teachers and educators need to succeed in the role are:
- communication and presentation skills
- empathy and patience
- creativity and inventiveness
- leadership skills
- organization and adaptability
Update Your Resume for a Teacher Job
Preparing your teacher resume will be child's play if you follow Monster’s simple resume writing tips. First, start with your resume structure. It must be straightforward, divided into relevant sections and easy to read. This last part is crucial so that both recruiters and applicant tracking systems (ATS) will be able to smoothly scan your resume.
When it comes to the content, always follow a reverse-chronological order and place your experiences as the first section, unless you’re newly graduated. Then, carefully analyze the job offer and find the job keywords to place in your resume as well.
Wrap it up by adding a short summary with your proudest achievement just after your contact details. Before rushing to press send, also prepare a matching teacher cover letter in which you explain what makes you the ideal candidate and how that position meets your career goals.
Interviewing for a Teacher Job
To become a teacher, you’ll have to face one or multiple job interviews just like any other role. Luckily, the types of interview questions recruiters ask almost always follow a certain structure. Here are the most common topics to prepare for:
How Much Do Teacher Jobs Pay?
Teachers’ salaries vary depending on the school grade, years of experience, and location. To provide you with an estimate, here are the average wages for some of the most common positions:
If you’re wondering how much a math teacher or any other type of educator makes in a specific city, you can simply look it up on Monster’s Salary Tool. We’ll present you with the most in-demand cities for that role and similar positions as well.
Want to Learn More About a Company You’re Interested In?
Teachers not only work in schools but in academies, both physical and online, private institutions, and as self-employed tutors. You and you alone know which work environment is best for you. Find out more about the companies you could work for as a teacher by visiting Monster’s company profiles. You’ll find helpful information about:
- school/academy methods
- employee’s benefits
- the latest job available
Lead the Classroom in Exciting Teacher Jobs
If going back to school as a teacher is your dream, skip a grade with Monster’s help and get there sooner. All you have to do is set up a free account and upload your resume. Avoid scrolling through job offers for hours by simply activating the customized job alerts. On top of that, we’ll promote your profile to companies and recruiters.