Getting your resume selected and read is the first step toward securing a great teaching position.  While your resume needs to be strong and well-written, you also need a perfect cover letter, or letter of introduction, to get your resume read in the first place.

  • Write a concise, yet powerful, cover letter that introduces you to the school.  Be sure that your letter gives a truthful and positive picture of your experience and skills. Provide a quick rundown of your best attributes, and be sure to include some reasons why you are the best fit for the position.
  • Show your passion for teaching in your cover letter.  Anyone can write a simple cover letter, but a great cover letter should show your passion and dedication to teaching. Administrators are looking for teachers who are passionate about teaching because they will make the best teachers.
  • Keep your cover letter short and to the point.  Ideally, it should contain a maximum of three paragraphs, and it must fit onto one page while allowing room for your signature at the bottom of the page.
  • Pay as much attention to the teacher cover letter as you do to the resume itself.  Many times, people spend days or even weeks perfecting their resume only to produce a cover letter that was thrown together in a few minutes.
  • Use colorful language to describe your qualifications.  Give specific reasons why you are the right person for the position.  Do be sure to make your points precisely and confidently.  Make the reader want to learn more about you by reading your resume.
  • Triple check for spelling and grammatical errors.  A teaching position calls for impeccable literacy skills; therefore, you need to make certain that your cover letter is always checked for errors.  Always have someone else read your cover letter and check it for errors.
  • Always sign every one of your covers letter individually.  Never send a copy of the letter.  Administrators can tell when you've used a standard letter instead of writing a new cover letter. Sending a copy will give an employer the idea that you are lazy and do not care enough to produce an original document.
  • Create a new cover letter for each teaching job for which you apply. This allows you to customize the letter for each particular school.  Try to include information that shows you have researched the school and know something about it.
  • Use a person's name.  It is important to try to address the cover letter to an individual rather than "To whom it may concern:" or "Dear Sir."  That you have done research to find out the correct name will impress anyone who sees your letter. 
  • Try to avoid sending cover letters and resumes through e-mail.  However, if you must, always include a cover letter.  You can follow up by sending a paper copy through the regular mail.
  • Pay attention to detail.  While the cover letter is short and precise, it should also be informative and interesting; it should provide a good sample of your capabilities.  To be sure that you have a well-written, correctly spelled letter, check it, check it again, and then check it once more for information and errors.  Make sure at least two other people proofread it as well.
  • For a perfect cover letter, seek professional help.  Get assistance from a company that specializes in teacher resumes and cover letters.  They can make suggestions and edit your cover letter to perfection. You can review our resume and cover letter samples here.

 

 

Back to Teacher Cover Letters 101

Review our resume and cover letter prices & services

If you require more information or have any questions - Contact Candace at A+ Resumes for Teachers by clicking here or call toll-free 1-877-738-8052.

Success Stories

"Candace, this is what the school principal said about my cover letter. 'From the second I read your cover letter, I knew you were the person for the position. The summary of what you have to offer the school and the students are exactly what we are looking for.''

Brian M, Houston, Texas

"I can't begin to tell you how very pleased I am with the resume and cover letter. I seen the samples on your site but never thought mine would look and sound that great. I was wrong. You are wonderful."

K. L.

***More Success Stories***

Click Here to Partner with us for a perfect fit in advancing your education career

Sign up here to receive our free newsletter. A+ Career Curriculum is full of education career related tips and advice delivered to your email box bi-weekly.

Looking forward to working with you in the future,

Candace Signature 

Candace Davies ACCC, CRW, CIC, CPRW, CEIP, CECC
Find out more about Candace here.