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Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: How long has Teacherjobs been in business?

A: We have been helping teachers find positions and schools find candidates since 1973. Our Educational Placement Specialists average 15 years of experience.

Q: What types of schools do you work with?

A: We work with a variety of K-12 schools including public, charter, private, and religious in urban, suburban and rural areas.

Q: Why has Teacherjobs undergone changes recently?

A: While our former business model served the needs of our clients for many years, as hiring practices have changed, so must Teacherjobs in order to continue to serve the needs of our clients in the most effective manner.

Q: What makes Teacherjobs different from other online services?

A: Teacherjobs offers a variety of services to meet the needs of all of our clients. If a school or district has many positions to fill, our annual subscription service will best suit their needs. If a school only needs one or two positions filled, they can purchase individual jobs, job packs, or the ability to search our candidate database. A unique option to Teacherjobs is that schools and candidates can post a video about themselves on our website. Schools and candidates also have the option of asking for recruiter assistance. Plus, our unique software will assist hiring officials by making the hiring process more efficient.

Q: What is the advantage to purchasing a subscription over individual job postings or job packs?

A: When you purchase a subscription with Teacherjobs you are able to post an unlimited amount of jobs throughout the year AND search our database of candidates for an unlimited amount of hires. As you know, openings do not just occur in the summer, but throughout the school year. A subscription assures you of no additional expenditure when semester position open up or someone resigns in the middle of the year. In addition, you can upload a video about your school for FREE and have access to our Recruiter Assisted Service.

Q: What makes Teacherjobs' software so unique?

A: Our software has been used and developed by our Placement Specialists, so that with one mouse click a school is able to match candidates to their job(s), learn more about a candidate by viewing the video the candidate has uploaded (those that have chosen to do so), view a candidate's documents like their resume, contact multiple candidates at once and arrange and track interviews. A teacher will easily be able to keep track of where they have applied, what schools have contacted them and with which schools they have interviews.

Q: After I subscribe to Teacherjobs, what can I expect?

A: When a school subscribes to Teacherjobs, they receive a call from our Customer Service Manager and one of our Placement Specialists. While technology is wonderful, at Teacherjobs we believe in adding a personal touch. Our customer service manager and placement specialists are here to make sure that you utilize your subscription to your full advantage, answer any questions that you may have and will be there to assist you throughout your subscription time.

Q: Can I still have a recruiter work with me personally?

A: YES! While Teacherjobs has gone through some changes recently, now teachers and schools can have a professional, experienced Placement Specialist work with them personally.

Q: What is the advantage in using Recruiter Assisted Service?

A: When using our Recruiter Assisted Service, you have a person who is working with you, for you, knows your individual needs and is helping to make the hiring process move more quickly.

Q: How can I maximize the value of my subscription or registration?

A: By taking advantage of our upgrades. With Teacherjobs being such a highly viewed site, with thousands of visitors a day, and our additional nationwide advertising, placing your job, video or resume on the Home Page is going to increase your chance of filling your position or being hired because you will be one of the first ones seen.