When applying for a teaching job, it’s very important that you tailor your resume for the age group you want to teach. Elementary education employees need to have experience interacting with young children, while college professors don’t. So, think about the specific demands of your age group and make sure to include education and work history details that show you have all of those skills. In general, though, the following information will help you land a teaching job:
A great education. To be a teacher, you have to be knowledgeable in your subject area. So, a great education is very important. If you have a Bachelor’s degree in your subject area, that will help, but a Master’s degree will be even better.
Experience student teaching in your age group. Most teachers have to student teach for a semester or two prior to graduation. If you landed a student teaching position at a really reputable school, this will help you land your first real teaching job. Make sure to include the details of what you did during that “internship.”
Lesson planning. Teachers have to be able to plan lessons, so evidence of this skill is vital. You need to be able to put together activities, homeworks, and tests for students to take. These things will help them learn.
Certifications. In most states, you have to be certified to be a teacher. Include this information on your resume. However, if you have other certifications (in CPR, for example) it will also help, especially if you are working around young children. Mention all of these credentials on your resume.
There are plenty of example teacher resumes available online. Check out some of these when writing your own resume:
-http://resumes-for-teachers.com/teacher-resume-examples.htm
