How to land a Teacher Job

I landed my first teaching job because I possess these qualities…

1. Flexibility
2. Honesty
3. Perseverance
4. Confidence
5. Poise
6. Conviction
7. Dedication
8. Cooperation
9. Ability to admit my weaknesses
10. Charm :)

MJ is married to Buddy. She has 2 sons - Zack and Josh. This is her 32nd year of teaching in rural South Carolina.


This post is part of the Teaching Jobs Portal: “How to land a Teacher Job”. What was your journey like to become a teacher? If you’d like to share your experience with other aspiring teachers please see this post for more information.

Hope for Tomorrow

Guest Post by Susan D.


The parents of my students have been more supportive this year than ever before. They support me in discipline issues. They volunteer to read with students and help with crafts. They send snacks and Kleenex!
This is the first year I have really felt that parents are part of my team. Does this give me hope for tomorrow? You bet!

This post is part of the MAT@USC: Masters in Teaching Hope for the holidays event. Did you have an experience or witness something in 2009 which gave you hope for the future of American education? If so, please see this post for more information on how to share it.

Hope for the Future

Do I have hope for the future of education?
Yes! Our local high school has a Teacher Cadet program. I have been fortunate to have had several students working in my classroom. These high school students show so much enthusiasm for working with my students.
Even if only a few of these students continue on the path to become teachers, we are very blessed indeed. The future of education will be safe in their hands.

This post is part of the MAT@USC Hope for the holiday’s event. Did you have an experience or witness something in 2009 which gave you hope for the future of American education? If so, please see this post for more information on how to share it.