Find a Teaching Job

The Golden State

California offers a wealth of activities for every interest.

Photo of California lifestyle activities

There is a general shortage of teachers in the following areas, although specific needs vary by district:

Urban areas
Rural areas
Special Education
Mathemathics
Science
Bilingual Education

Where Are Teachers Needed?

DataQuest

provides projected teacher hires. Follow these steps to discover the numbers via DataQuest:

Select the level (state, county, school district, school).
Select “Projected teacher hires” in “Subject.”
Click “Submit.”

How To Find a Job

Make sure you meet the requirements for the type of teaching job you want.
Classroom experience can increase your chance of being hired. Get involved in service learning or substitute teaching if you have no experience.
Have a resumé, transcripts, references, and letters of recommendation available.
Decide where you want to teach and have acceptable alternatives.
Conduct a thorough job search:
- Apply for jobs online at EdJoin
- Directly contact the school districts where you want to teach.

Ways to Increase Your Marketability

It is difficult to predict what types of credentials are needed by which school districts, but there are ways to increase your potential for finding a job.