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How to Ace Your Teacher Interview: Tips for Landing the Job

Feb 24, 2025

Preparing for Your Interview Embarking on a career in education is exciting and maybe a little daunting. One of the steps you will need to take before arriving in your classroom is landing that job. The teacher interview is a crucial step in the teaching job interview preparation process, designed to reveal your skills, personality, and passion for education. To help you navigate this crucial phase, here is a guide to preparing for your...

Navigating Your First Career Fair: A Checklist for Success

Jan 28, 2025

Attending your first career fair can feel both exciting and overwhelming. I’ve been there myself, not just as a teacher but now as an advisor at a major Canadian university, organizing and facilitating recruiting fairs both domestically and internationally. With ten years of teaching experience across Canada and three other continents, I’ve had my share of wins—and challenges—at education career fairs. So, here’s a practical checklist to...

The Joy of Teaching at an Independent School

Jan 23, 2025

Welcome to Your Classroom – The Joy of Teaching at Appleby Teaching can be one of the most rewarding professions in the world, but there is something uniquely fulfilling about teaching at an independent school. From the smaller class sizes to the sense of community, independent schools such as Appleby College in Oakville, Ontario, offer an environment where faculty can truly make a difference in students' lives. If you’ve ever wondered...

Private School vs. Public School Employment

Jun 25, 2024

There are plenty of employment options to explore once you have a Bachelor of Education degree in hand. The skill set can be applied to organizations seeking to build their capacity of staff, and graduates have the flexibility to work within both public and private education systems. Each path comes with its unique set of considerations, ranging from seniority and pay scale to career growth, job security, teacher pension plans, and...

Interview Tips, Plus Insights into What Your Interviewer Is Looking For

Feb 13, 2024

Interviewer Checklist During a teacher interview, the interviewer is typically looking for a combination of professional qualifications, interpersonal skills, and a commitment to effective teaching. Here are some key aspects that interviewers often assess: Content Knowledge: Interviewers want to ensure that you have a solid understanding of the subject matter you will be teaching. They may ask questions related to your program,...

Guide to writing a successful educator resume in 7 steps

Mar 13, 2023

If you are currently on an education-sector job hunt then it is important that you have an up-to-date resume, one that is curated for the position you are applying for. This will better the chances of your resume reaching the desk of a person for an interview. As a rule of thumb, stay clear of complicated formats filled with graphs and fancy design choices, and avoid having so much information that it looks as though you are not able to...

Should You Have a Teaching Portfolio?

Nov 09, 2022

As a teacher looking for a new position, it’s natural you might want to stand out of the crowd to impress interviewers and increase your chances of landing your ideal job. There are a few ways you can achieve this such as with a teaching portfolio. While a teaching portfolio may not always be required as part of the application process, it can help you make a good impression by highlighting your skills and experiences to the interviewers. A...

Tips to Land Your First Teaching Job

Nov 09, 2022

Landing a teaching job for the first time takes patience, time, and hard work. You must have the appropriate qualifications before applying for a teaching position and must show confidence in your skills as well as be able to relate the qualifications/experience you gained in other positions. The different schools, boards, or districts can be unique, which means most teaching jobs require someone who is flexible and can handle classroom...

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