Top 3 Blogs for Education Jobs - Jobscan Blog

Top 3 Blogs for Education Jobs - Jobscan BlogPosted on August 24, 2015October 29, 2018 by Steph Hartford While the summer heathasnt quite let up as August is coming to a close, there is a aya sign of fall on the horizon students heading back to school.Educational professions are a common vocational choice in my family. From college professors to elementary school teachers, I am surrounded by incredible passion for learning and instructing. Thus, readers who share in thedesire to educate, I salute you with the utmost respect However, all the zeal and motivation in the world arentgoing to help if you dont know where to look for education jobsso check out these top blogs as part of your career lesson planning.1. Teach.com.Education is an extremely complex art. As such its fitting that Teach.com offers information and help on a multitude of subjects within the broader teaching profession. (The site is linked to USC, so youll see lots of ads for their graduate programs, but its content is worth the plugs.)The most notable feature of the site itselfisnt a specific education jobs search engine, but rather the Get Your Teaching Jobsection. This portion of Teach.com clearly articulates the different components of a successful search for K-12 positions,and offers links to 15 education-specific job databases such asTeachers-TeachersAs for the blog, it averages three to four posts per month and sports several different types of articles QAs, feature pieces on specific educators, educational conference (such as SXSWEdu) wrap-ups, and recommended tech resources.Three key posts10 Reasons to Blog as Professional DevelopmentFinding Your Niche Teach100Mentors Talk Transitions7 Innovative Apps for Parent-Teacher Communication2. Vitae.Vitae is an extremely comprehensive collection of resources solely for higher education professionals.You can use the basic job search function without creating a (free) account, but signing up does offer some nice benefits, including saved job searc hes.The Get News Advice section ofVitaes site is authored by a wide varietyof writers, and contains incredibly diverse content. From forum discussions about what to do on the first day of class to advice regarding department politics, the blog is both informative and entertaining. (And frequently updated)Three key postsLong-Distance NetworkingThe Sound of SilenceThe Importance of Writing Skills in Tech-Related Fields3. SchoolSpring. SchoolSpring doesnt actually have a separate blog, but Im making a curriculum choice and including it here anyway. Instead of limiting its education jobs to either K-12 or higher education positions, it includes every grade level from preschool to post-secondary.Significantly, this resource also produces results for administrator jobs in addition to the array of teaching positions. A good administrative team works with teachers to create positive school climates and environments with professional development, so its important to get quality candidates ( like you, if youre looking in that sector of the profession) in those jobsThree key toolsFind a Job(Advanced Search)Facebook PageProfileForm (Free sign-up this gives you the ability to create job alerts and saved searches)Once you have your target jobs lined up, head over to Jobscan and make sure that your resume aligns with the specific job openings youve decided to pursue. Educators need reliable resources throughout their careers, and we want to provide one for youExtra Credit If youre a K-12 professional, be sure to check out Edmodoonce youve secured that fantastic education job. A free tool featuring classroom management resources, the capability to share assignments with students, and a frequently updated blog, Edmodo helps teachers stay organized.Class dismissedFacebook Commentswpdevar_comment_1 span,wpdevar_comment_1 iframewidth100% important