Beginner's Guide to Teacher Cover Letters and Job Descriptions

For most, writing the description of responsibilities for current and past teaching positions is the most challenging part of teacher resume writing. If you don’t know where to begin, you might benefit from using our framework. And if the school asks for a cover letter, we’ll tell you exactly what to include to ensure that it stands out from the rest.

Key Points

• Don’t know how to begin when writing your bullet points? Use our three-part framework to craft the description of each teaching position
• How to make your cover letter stand out by adding personal touches, such as sharing excitement for specific characteristics of the school, and highlighting relevant experience
• View a model resume through a content-based lens, and establish key takeaways

Other Resources

• Model Resume