Teacher Cover Letter

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How do you write an engaging Teacher Cover Letter when you are applying for a new job? Download this Teacher Cover Letter now!

In order to get noticed, you just have to be a little more creative in your letter, and respect the local business practices as well. Also brighten up your past jobs and duties performed, if necessary. Often employers are looking for someone who wants to learn and who has transferable skills, like:

Critical thinking;
Patience;
Communication;
Organization;
Imaginative thinking;
Leadership;
Teamwork;
Time management;
Problem-solving ability;
Can-do, Will-do mentality;
Leadership skills;
Ability to multi-task;
Ability to communicate;
Hard work ethic;
Creativity.

There are a few basic requirements for a strong cover letter, such as the following:

Structured and written to highlight your strengths;
Brief, preferably one page in length;
Clean, error-free, and easy to read;
Immediately clear about your name and the teaching position you are seeking;
Expands upon your resume; do not repeat it verbatim;
Includes the person’s full name if you do not know the gender;
Limited to 3-4 paragraphs and 1 page;
Using common business letter format;
No copying of exact words/phrases from sample letters without checking the context;
Uses the correct name of the organization;
Enthusiastic! Show off your character and personality.

Teacher Cover Letter sample:

Dear {{Name}},

I am writing in regards to the {{Position}} opening advertised on the {{Advertisement}}. With over {{Number of years}} years of experience teaching first and fourth-grade students in {{School name}}, I have become an expert at commanding student attention and managing both small and large classrooms. I believe these skills, combined with my ability to foster constructive learning environments, make me an ideal candidate for this role.

Some highlights from my current and past teaching experiences include:

Developing TEKS-compatible health and nutrition activities to promote better food and exercise habits

Establishing an open-door policy for 6:30-8:00 am parent/teacher conferences
Planning and executing a weekly after-school art class open to all grade 1-3 students

Beyond my teaching experience and classroom management skills, I believe my enthusiasm makes me a perfect fit to serve as {{Position}}. Having had a lifelong passion for education, I am excited by the prospect of working alongside your staff and administrators to help more {{School name}} students grow and flourish in their elementary years.

Attached is my resume for further reference. I would enjoy discussing this position with you further and am happy to provide any additional information if needed. Thank you for your time and consideration.

Yours sincerely,

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Download this Teacher Cover Letter now and get noticed by your future employer! Don't forget to add your CV or Resume to this letter.

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