Finding a Teaching Gig in LA
September 3, 2006 12:16 PM Subscribe
My wife and I will be moving to Los Angeles come this spring. She heard from a colleague that landing a teaching job (K-8th, public or private) is especially hard in LA. Is this true?
Also, any general advice about teaching in LA would be much appreciated. Districts to stay away from, etc.
Also, any general advice about teaching in LA would be much appreciated. Districts to stay away from, etc.
A friend of mine who will probably read this question recently started (last week) in the LA suburbs, teaching math at about the 9th grade.
From hearing a lot about her job application/interview process, it seemed her biggest issue/complaint was that almost all teaching jobs in the state are posted to this one internet-based service, and you have to apply through that service in a monster.com-esque way. There did not seem to be a shortage of openings in general, but your specific preferences (geographic, grade level, etc.) may change that significantly...
posted by whatzit at 1:33 PM on September 3, 2006
From hearing a lot about her job application/interview process, it seemed her biggest issue/complaint was that almost all teaching jobs in the state are posted to this one internet-based service, and you have to apply through that service in a monster.com-esque way. There did not seem to be a shortage of openings in general, but your specific preferences (geographic, grade level, etc.) may change that significantly...
posted by whatzit at 1:33 PM on September 3, 2006
Response by poster: ...almost all teaching jobs in the state are posted to this one internet-based service, and you have to apply through that service in a monster.com-esque way.
Anyone know what this service/site is? We'd like to check it out.
posted by JPowers at 2:34 PM on September 3, 2006
Anyone know what this service/site is? We'd like to check it out.
posted by JPowers at 2:34 PM on September 3, 2006
Response by poster: Whoops! I think we posted at the same time. Thanks.
posted by JPowers at 2:37 PM on September 3, 2006
posted by JPowers at 2:37 PM on September 3, 2006
Best answer: Also, any general advice about teaching in LA would be much appreciated. Districts to stay away from, etc.
Grab a map of L.A. Draw an imaginary triangle with the borders being the 405, 10 and 605 freeways.
Avoid living, working and visiting inside this triangle. Obviously, there are a few exceptions. But as a general rule...
posted by frogan at 8:53 PM on September 3, 2006
Grab a map of L.A. Draw an imaginary triangle with the borders being the 405, 10 and 605 freeways.
Avoid living, working and visiting inside this triangle. Obviously, there are a few exceptions. But as a general rule...
posted by frogan at 8:53 PM on September 3, 2006
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They generally were hired part time at first and had to also be advisors for different clubs and things.
Hope this helps!
posted by k8t at 12:28 PM on September 3, 2006