Teach Now: Online Teacher Licensure Program

Job Search: Getting Started

The process of finding a teaching position usually begins by contacting the offices of human resources at specific school districts to acquire an application and to determine whether they have any openings. This can be accomplished by phone or through the Internet. Listed below are just some of the many Internet resources available to help you find a teaching position in Colorado.

• Colorado Department of Education Listing of Job Openings for Teachers
• Colorado Department of Education Listing of School Districts in Colorado (PDF)
• Colorado School Districts on the Web
• Teachers-Teachers.com

You need to have the following materials available when you begin your job search:

• Resume and Cover Letter
• Statement of Philosophy of Education
• References and Recommendation Letters
• Official Transcripts

It is usually expected that you submit the documents above with your application to a school district. It's important to have these materials organized and to refer to them during an interview. The first page or two must grab the interviewer's attention and make a favorable impression. The Teach Now Program provides resources to help you develop these critical materials. Simply follow the links to the left for additional information.