I'm looking for a teaching job in this area for next September, and not in a "high needs" area like math or special ed. The difference in hiring practices of NYC vs. Long Island is astounding.

I filled out the NYC application in February. I have not heard a thing since the "thank you for submitting your application" email.

I have filled out numerous applications for Long Island, and have been contacted by administrators. Of course, I haven't heard from everyone, but I have not been ignored by every district.

I am Ivy League-educated and have 3 years' experience in urban schools, so I'm confused why it takes so long to hear from the DoE. It's my preference to be in the city, but unfortunately, if I get an offer from the burbs, I will take it. This info about salary also weighs slightly on my decision. It's a shame that the city's recruiting ignores potential applicants until after Long Island have filled many of their September vacancies.
Job seeker | 04.28.08 - 5:24 pm | #

Where did you get that information? How do I find it???
Rhoda | 04.28.08 - 6:12 pm | #

If there's a way to do things wrong, the DOE will find it. That's a surprise though.
Tired Teacher | 04.28.08 - 6:13 pm | #

Rhoda,

It took me a long time to find that. I don't want to tell the story here, but you can email me if you like.

nyceducator@gmail.com
NYC Educator | Homepage | 04.28.08 - 6:36 pm | #

@Job Seeker -

Have you attempted submitting your resume directly to each school? I know it's a lot more work - but that's how some job seekers choose to look for jobs instead of going centrally.
Math Teacher | 04.28.08 - 9:56 pm | #

That's great advice, actually. You could choose the places you want to work and tailor your search accordingly. Though it's a little different now, when I needed a job I put on a suit and visited every school I thought I might want to work in, and I didn't stop till I got a job.

They may not be hiring for September yet, but you could start subbing and get a summer school job while you wait. Of course if you get a real job offer in the burbs, a real job is a real job.
NYC Educator | Homepage | 04.28.08 - 10:21 pm | #

Thanks for the advice about submitting my resume to individual schools. That seems pretty overwhelming, in large part because I teach music, a subject every school is not required to have. (The future of music in NYC public schools is a whole other discussion.) Should I just send out 1500 resumes? I have no idea how to narrow it down.
Job Seeker | 04.29.08 - 10:59 am | #