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5 Hot Spots for Teaching Jobs in the USA
"To find hot spots, look for economic growth trends and population booms"
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I visit many Web forums and communities where I have the opportunity to chat with people in search of teaching jobs. One question that arises time and time again is: Where are the best places to look for teaching jobs in the United States?
While many candidates have family, home, or community ties that prevent them from relocating to a new city, there seems to be an increasing number of college graduates who are excited about the opportunities to relocate to new areas, begin their teaching career, and experience a new lifestyle.
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Those who have the freedom to move are looking for places with 1) Teacher Shortages, 2) High Quality-of-Life, and 3) Low Cost-of-Living.
To find these places, look for economic growth trends and population booms. Also, look for places that do not have an excess of teacher colleges as these areas will have a less competitive job market.
Here is a list of “hot spots” – popular places for teaching candidates to search for jobs – in the United States. This list is based solely on my interpretation of my conversations with people in search of teaching jobs and recent graduates.
1. Nevada/Las Vegas
Clark County Schools are especially popular lately. Rumor has it they’ve even hired many teachers over the phone. As the City of Las Vegas grows, school districts nearby are having trouble recruiting enough teachers to meet the demand. Read more about popular cities and districts in Nevada.
2. Florida
This is a terrific time to be looking for a job in Florida. In the past, Florida has had notoriously high class sizes. New legislation has been passed that requires schools to decrease class sizes across the state. To do this, schools will need to hire lots of teachers in a short period of time. If you’ve ever considered applying to a Florida school, now is the time to do it! Read more about popular cities and districts in Florida.
3. North Carolina
This has been a popular relocation spot for teaching candidates for nearly a decade now. Their economy is strong and their population is growing by leaps and bounds. Raleigh-Durham is one of the most popular areas in the state for teaching candidates. For less competition, try other cities in the state. Read more about popular cities and districts in North Carolina.
4. Georgia
There has been lots of buzz about opportunities in Georgia lately. Atlanta and Savannah are sure to be best bets. Read more about popular cities and districts in Georgia.
5. Arizona
If you can stand the heat, Phoenix and Tempe are booming towns in need of qualified teachers. Read more about popular cities and districts in Arizona.
Where is the market “cold”? Many northeastern “rust-belt” states with dying manufacturing industries are losing population. Public school teaching jobs in these areas, which still tend to pay well and offer excellent benefits, are very hard to come by. These places include Michigan, Upstate New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Ohio.
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Teachlearn
6 months ago
2 comments
I would caution anyone thinking of moving to Florida to teach. My district is "getting around" the class size amendment by having middle school teachers teach one extra class for no extra pay (from five out of six to six out of seven). The goal is to eventually have us teach seven classes per day. (Our enrollment is also down). The state has also cut part of the bonus awarded to National Board Certified Teachers so we no longer can earn bonus money for mentoring (which was one thing keeping me here). Teachers are not treated well and the unions have no power as we are a right to work state. Education is not a priority; the priority is to teach as many students as cheaply as possible. Schools receive bonuses based upon their test-scores and school grades. Every year, the same schools receive A's because they teach students from more affluent families (it's ironic that the teachers who teach the toughest, poorest kids receive nothing unless student scores increase). I could go on and on but the bottom line is avoid Florida at all costs!!!!
Katielynxvr
9 months ago
26 comments
I am an Ohio native and am currently an out-of work teacher. Am I a fool to hope that in 2010 when I graduate from Grad School the market will be better here?? :) One can only hope! Although Florida wouldn't be so bad either...
Principal_Skinner
9 months ago
72 comments
interesting article - especially as growing up in Florida, i have less than kind things to say about their public school system...
vegas_art_guy
9 months ago
42 comments
We do need teachers badly in Las Vegas, but make sure that you have everything the county is going to ask for because hiring from out of state goes one of two ways: really easy or a royal pain in the white board.
nikolai19
9 months ago
282 comments
Very interesting article. Thanks to whomever posted this.