Comments on: Finding a teaching job can be hard… http://www.teachpreschool.org/2010/02/finding-a-teaching-job-can-be-hard/ Promoting Excellence in Early Childhood Education Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:03:29 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Deborah J. Stewart http://www.teachpreschool.org/2010/02/finding-a-teaching-job-can-be-hard/#comment-65 Deborah J. Stewart Tue, 23 Feb 2010 23:55:02 +0000 http://deborahjstewart.com/?p=956#comment-65 Excellent Idea Jenny! Sometimes we just need to get our foot in the door and demonstrate what we are capable of. No one can see that until you go and introduce yourself:) Thanks for you comment! Excellent Idea Jenny! Sometimes we just need to get our foot in the door and demonstrate what we are capable of. No one can see that until you go and introduce yourself:) Thanks for you comment!

]]> By: Jenny http://www.teachpreschool.org/2010/02/finding-a-teaching-job-can-be-hard/#comment-64 Jenny Tue, 23 Feb 2010 23:08:17 +0000 http://deborahjstewart.com/?p=956#comment-64 Lots of great advice Deborah! In Australia it can be difficult to find preschool jobs. Preschools here have hours and holidays very similar to schools so teaching in a preschool, as opposed to long day care is very attractive for working mums (like myself). I've got another hint: Personally introduce yourself to the preschools in your area and ask if they have a list for relief staff. We find it hard to find relief teachers who live locally and who are enthusiastic, motivated and show initiative. Often the agencies send us relief staff who are sadly lacking in all of the above, so it can really be a chance to shine and showcase your teaching. If a job comes up, you will be fresh in their minds. Lots of great advice Deborah! In Australia it can be difficult to find preschool jobs. Preschools here have hours and holidays very similar to schools so teaching in a preschool, as opposed to long day care is very attractive for working mums (like myself).

I’ve got another hint: Personally introduce yourself to the preschools in your area and ask if they have a list for relief staff. We find it hard to find relief teachers who live locally and who are enthusiastic, motivated and show initiative. Often the agencies send us relief staff who are sadly lacking in all of the above, so it can really be a chance to shine and showcase your teaching. If a job comes up, you will be fresh in their minds.

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