By: Kara Parnett Lauren Critelli Jennifer Rice Sarah Karas Lauren Robinson Peter Rice

Dime a dozen? You wish! In the modern world it has been said that teachers are a “dime a dozen” If only things were that good How about “dime a 3,620”? In May 2010 the Port Washington District on Long Island received 3,620 applications…. For only 8 positions

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Principal What do I want??? What do principals really want?

Teacher Teaching Skills Comm Skills Passion Lifelong Learning Flexibility Team- work Attitude What do principals really want?

Teacher Teaching Skills Comm Skills Passion Lifelong Learning Flexibility Team- work Attitude Teaching Skills Comm Skills Passion Lifelong Learning Flexibility Team- work Attitude

Teacher Teaching Skills Comm Skills Passion Lifelong Learning Flexibility Team- work Attitude Teaching Skills What do principals really want?

Teaching Skills Education and training  Academics and grades obviously matter  Any extracurricular training Provide evidence of previous experience  Portfolio  Videos of you teaching  Recommendation from student teaching  Include lesson plans  Examples of students’ work from lesson plans  Show how you used technology in lessons  Evidence of one-on-one/individual support Be prepared to demonstrate a lesson on interviews What do principals really want?

Teacher Teaching Skills Comm Skills Passion Lifelong Learning Flexibility Team- work Attitude What do principals really want? Teaching Skills Comm Skills

What do principals really want? Essential to demonstrate this key skill Both written and verbal Interview well with perfectly rehearsed answers But goes beyond just interviewing well  Have examples of where you have demonstrated communication skills in your résumé Bilingual offers a valuable edge

Teacher Teaching Skills Comm Skills Passion Lifelong Learning Flexibility Team- work Attitude What do principals really want? Teaching Skills Passion

What do principals really want? Passion Principals crave passionate teachers Show genuine interest in and enthusiasm for teaching Willingness to handle the stresses of teaching with grace and common sense Demonstrate passion in your résumé, student teaching reviews Also ooze confidence in interview  Voice, body language, and eye contact

Teacher Teaching Skills Comm Skills Passion Lifelong Learning Flexibility Team- work Attitude What do principals really want? Teaching Skills Lifelong Learning

What do principals really want? Lifelong Learning Principals know that the best teacher is not just the right candidate now…but who you will develop into Love teachers who learn new teaching techniques, keep current on technology changes Make clear in your cover letter and interview how you intend to include ongoing learning in your future plans

Teacher Teaching Skills Comm Skills Passion Lifelong Learning Flexibility Team- work Attitude What do principals really want? Teaching Skills Flexibility

What do principals really want? Flexibility In education, change is constant and teachers need to be willing and able to "roll with the punches“ Modification to curricula, changes to classroom, reassignment of teachers Demonstrate how you are flexible and have/will manage change in the classroom

Teacher Teaching Skills Comm Skills Passion Lifelong Learning Flexibility Team work Attitude What do principals really want? Teaching Skills Team- work

What do principals really want? Team- work You must convince the principal that you are ready, willing, and able to function as part of a team The principal looks at the teachers, administrators, and staff as one team. Demonstrate that you can work well with them all Have experiences and examples of teamwork on your résumé, cover letter, and/or interview

Teacher Teaching Skills Comm Skills Passion Lifelong Learning Flexibility Team- work Attitude What do principals really want? Teaching Skills Attitude

What do principals really want? Attitude The simplest attribute a teacher needs but the hardest to understand A teacher with a good attitude understands his or her obligation to teach well, provide a role model for students, and get along well with other faculty members Enthuse confidence in your résumé and your interview. Be excited about your experiences. A mediocre example can become great if told with enthusiasm

Teacher Teaching Skills Comm Skills Passion Lifelong Learning Flexibility Team work Attitude What do principals really want?

The power of networking Networking…why do I need to do this? A personal recommendation from a fellow teacher will dramatically increase the chance of interview

Places to Network/Events Teacher conferences (e.g. CEC) Student teaching District Board of Education monthly meetings Campus events Job Fair

Before the event First and foremost…Set a goal  “I will meet 5 new contacts at this event” Look presentable Practice your introduction,  It may seem a little forced, but it’s better that having nothing to say

During the event Bring résumés, just in case Listen intently. This contact may not have a job opening, but they may know of one You may be surrounded by experts in the field. Learn all you can  Latest techniques  District/National developments  Latest gossip Play the numbers, talk to as many people as possible, do not stay in your clique

After the event Strike while the iron is hot Follow up with an Be shameless, find a reason..ANY reason to contact them  Follow up question on something they were saying/presenting  Follow up explanation on something you were saying/presenting  Add to your Linkedin network, add to your Facebook (use Facebook groups so they don’t see your less salubrious photos!) This will solidify your name in their head Be flattering where possible It’s a numbers game, maybe only 1 in 100 contacts will be useful

Teacher Teaching Skills Comm Skills Passion Lifelong Learning Flexibility Team work Attitude What Principals really want?