Education
Featured Resources
The definitive publication for careers in independent schools,
colleges, and universities. Get password in
advance from your
portfolio
[students], WesNet [alumni], or
via
crc@wesleyan.edu.
Wesleyan students and alumni have full access to
Vault.com's online library through the Liberal Arts Career Network. In
addition, you can download some of the Vault guides free of charge
and get more in-depth job search information.
- STUDENTS:
Click here
to access WesVAULT through your student portfolio on the
"Online Resources & Passwords" page (in the Beyond Campus section).
- ALUMNI:
Click
here to access WesVAULT through WesNet, the online alumni community,
on the "CRC Resources & Passwords" page (in the Resources section).
CareerSearch is a highly searchable database of more than
2 million domestic organizations. Find companies/institutions in the
education field
and in your geographic region of interest, then read a little about them and get
connected to their web sites.
Spotlight on Careers is directory of career topics of
interest to those interested in education, including teaching
overseas as well as in
public and
private schools. Each topic contains background
information about a specific career field, internship and job listings,
alumni profiles, and more. Off-campus users, get password in advance from
your
portfolio
[students], WesNet [alumni], or
via
crc@wesleyan.edu.
Adult Education |
Teaching Abroad | Higher
Education | Private Schools |
Placement Agencies |
Education Service Programs |
Educators of Color | Public Schools |
Testing & Certification |
Special Education
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summarizing primary areas of employment, types of employers, and job-search
strategies for Education (PDF format).
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General Resources (apply to multiple
disciplines)
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Action Without Borders - Learn
the options for pursuing meaningful work in elementary or
secondary education without formal certification.
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Education-Portal.com - A
directory of colleges, schools, and career information related to
education.
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Idealist.org K-12 Education Guide - Learn about the daily life
of K-12 teachers, use some exercises to see if this field is right
for you, and explore recommended resources.
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The
Learning Field - Originally a print publication that listed education-related
organizations and services in the Greater Boston area; now provides links to
a broad a range of organizations in other parts of the country, particularly
New York City and Washington, D.C.
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Urban
Education Semester - A semester-long program that
introduces students to the theory and practice of urban
education through classes at Bank Street College of
Education and actual teaching assignments in New York City
schools.
Adult Education
Teaching Abroad
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Best Bets for Teaching Abroad - Tons of links, to other
comprehensive teaching abroad Web sites, and to exchange and
placement programs.
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CIEE - Information
on work permits for France, Ireland, Canada, Germany, New Zealand,
Costa Rica and Australia, as well as a "Teach in China" program.
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Cultural Embrace -
Pre-arranges and guarantees placements for individuals and groups to
work, intern, volunteer, teach, take cultural classes and travel
abroad.
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Dave's ESL Cafe - Meeting place for
ESL/EFL students and teachers.
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The Department of
Defense Dependents Schools (DoDDS) -
A
worldwide school system, operated by the Department of Defense
Education Activity (DoDEA) in 14 foreign countries in Europe and the
Pacific.
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DOS, US Department of State, Office of Overseas Schools -
Lists 180 American sponsored schools located in 113 countries. These
schools are assisted by the US Department of State but are
independent and non-governmental. Usually requires certification and
some experience.
- Edufind Jobs
- Jobs and resources for English language teachers.
- ESL Employment - Search ESL
positions by region.
- English
as a Second Language
- The International
Educator -
Includes a list of job fairs for teaching K-12 abroad; a list of
schools abroad seeking teachers; a resume bank; and a ton of
articles on finding teaching positions abroad.
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International Schools Services -
Provides recruiting, supplying, consulting, and other services to
the overseas educational community.
- JET Program - The Japan Exchange and Teaching Programme seeks to
help enhance internationalization in Japan, by promoting mutual
understanding between Japan and other nations. The programme aims to
enhance foreign language education in Japan, and to promote
international exchange at the local level through fostering ties
between Japanese youth and foreign youth.
- JobsAbroad.com - Directory
for employment opportunities around the world.
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Little Dragons English Program - They offer one year contracts,
5000 rmb ($625USD) per month, housing, health insurance, airfare
reimbursement upon completion of contract. Teachers have 16-20
classroom hours a week teaching 30 minute classes to 3-4-5 year
olds.
- Mark's ESL - Teach
English throughout the world.
- Overseas Teaching
Opportunities
- Reach to Teach -
Offers free ESL teacher placement services.
- Search Associates -
One of the largest international school placement organizations.
- Transitions
Abroad -
Bimonthly magazine with listings of agencies, career articles
and opportunities for teaching English as a second language.
Check the September/October issue for web sites that list
teaching abroad opportunities of all types.
- Teach Abroad
- Teaching listings throughout the world.
Higher Education
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Academic Careers Online
- Faculty, research,
post doc, adjunct, administrative, and senior management positions
at (community) colleges, universities, and research institutes
around the world.
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Advice columns - from the Chronicle of Higher Education.
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Chronicle of
Higher Education - The premier journal for higher education job
listings as well as informative articles about higher education.
Wes students and alumni should e-mail
crc@wesleyan.edu for the
online password.
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The CV Doctor - The Career Talk columnists critique 5 C.V.'s
submitted by readers.
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From C.V. to resume -
Chronicle of Higher Education shows an aspiring science writer how
to transform her C.V. into a résumé.
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Jobs in Higher
Education - An EXCELLENT site, provides links to over 400
colleges' and universities' job listings, as well as links to
various online sources of jobs in higher education.
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New England Higher Education
Recruitment Consortium - Free to job seekers and not restricted
to people who work in academia. Jobs listed range from positions for
professors and lecturers to openings for physicians, scientists,
laboratory technicians, researchers, and medical and support staff.
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Scholarly Societies Project - Links to hundreds of scholarly and
academic organizations with sites on the Web. Some of these sites
list jobs, conferences, and networking opportunities.
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Smart
Careers
- Profiles of people who have found interesting careers in and out
of the academy.
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The Times Higher
Education Supplement - UK & Europe - UK, European, and overseas
tertiary and higher education jobs, and updated weekly news.
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Tenure
and labor relations in academe - from the Chronicle of Higher
Education.
Private and Independent Schools
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Academic Employment Network
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This Web site offers free access to a database of jobs in
education (secondary-school listings are mixed in with higher
education and public-school listings). For a fee, job searchers
can post résumés or get access to a more comprehensive
job-search database.
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American Montessori Schools - An incomplete listing of
Montessori schools (may only include accredited schools).
- Boarding Schools
Online - Two excellent databases at this site, one of private
schools in general, and another of boarding schools (more extensive
profiles). Easier to use than Peterson's, especially if you're
looking for schools in a particular state.
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The Education Group -
Since 1988, this organization has specialized in consulting and
job placement for charter and independent (private) schools.
They perform nationwide searches for educational and
administrative positions at schools across the nation.
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Educational Directions
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View teacher job listings for free. You can also subscribe to
view upper-level administrative and development positions in
independent schools across the nation, which are also available
in paper format by U.S. mail.
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Edulink -
This Web site features an "Online Recruiting Fair" where
job-seekers and schools can browse listings or, for a fee, list
themselves. All positions are abroad.
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Independent School Management -
Lists administrative and teaching positions in independent
schools in the US.
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International
Boys' Schools Coalition and
National Coalition of
Girls' Schools - These Web sites feature directories of member
schools, with links to some school home pages.
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National Association of Independent Schools
- Over 1200 schools, searchable by such criteria as grade level,
coeducational or single-sex, and boarding or day. Also visit their
"Career Center" to search job openings and post your resume.
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National Council of
Teachers of English - Besides information and resources for
teachers of English at all levels, this Web site has job postings
and a section where job-seekers can post information about
themselves, both free.
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Peterson's Private School Directory - Some of the school
profiles are much more extensive than those in Boarding Schools
Online (above). Also includes a listing of Special Needs schools.
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Private School Employment Network -
Teaching and administrative jobs in private schools. No
indication of when these job listings were posted.
Placement Agencies
Education Service Programs
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AmeriCorps
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City Year
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Exploration Summer Programs
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MATCH Corps -
MATCH Corps is a new program in which recent college
graduates from excellent schools across the country commit one year
to do public service in exchange for a modest living stipend and
housing on the third floor of the MATCH School. Corps members work
with four students, tutoring them each for two hours daily.
- Teach for America
- The New Teacher
Project - The New Teacher Project works with a variety of
education-related agencies and organizations at the local, state,
and national levels to help them recruit, prepare and hire new
teachers effectively.
Educators of Color
Public Schools
- CalTeach
Online - An excellent way to view and apply to job openings
in California. You can enter a resume on their system and
automatically apply to openings. Also includes a page with links
to a number of other teaching job sites on the Web.
- Council for Exceptional Children - CEC Career Connections -
The only job bank on the Internet devoted exclusively to special
education professionals. CEC provides three ways for employers
and jobseekers to connect: a job bank; a resume database; and a
consultant, trainer and expert witness directory.
- International WWW School Registry - Research the school or
the school district BEFORE you apply for a job, or prior to an
interview.
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Job Bank Portal - National Teacher Recruitment Clearinghouse
- An excellent way to find both state-by-state and national
teacher job databases on the Web.
- JobsForTeachers.com - Links to teacher placement agencies,
some of which place teachers in the public schools. Some of
these agencies may charge a fee when they place you.
- National database of school district addresses - Searchable
database of U.S. school districts, providing addresses and phone
numbers, and number of schools, teachers and students for each
district.
- National
Educators Employment Network - This innovative electronic
employment service is designed to match the professional
staffing needs of schools with teacher applicants who can fill
those positions. This nation-wide, online database provides an
efficient and economical way to overcome the geographical
limitations of recruitment and reach the most desirable teaching
candidates.
- Midwest Education Jobs Page - Generates a long list of
current education openings, some of which are in K - 12 schools.
- New
England Association for Employment in Education - Includes
events listings and job links.
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Project Connect - Teaching and administrative job openings,
mainly in the Midwest, West and South.
- Somerville, MA Public
Schools Job Listings
- State
Departments of Education - Links to all 50 states'
Department of Education Web sites. Most of these contain
information about certification, and some go way beyond, with
school district and charter school profiles, teaching resources,
and information about special programs and special needs
schools.
- Teachers-Teachers.com - You enter your resume on their Web
site, and schools search for teacher candidates. In June, 2000,
there were over 3000 candidates and 1200 schools registered.
- USTeach -
A recently introduced teacher job site created by a non-profit
consortium of states. As of 7/99, job listings were available
for some school districts in California, Washington and
Delaware.
Testing and Certification
Special Education
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