When should teaching candidates start to complete job applications?
Overwhelmingily, employers selected three months to one semester prior to graduation as the appropriate time frame for completing job applications. Timing is very important. If you complete your job applications too early, you cannot list all your student teaching experiences and references. If you wait too long to start the application process, you will find yourself missing out on opportunities and overwhelmed by the time commitment required to complete numerous applications. Many schools offer the ability to update both paper and online applications. If this is an option, you may choose to start the application process early, updating your application as your final sememster progresses. Read all the instructions for completing each application carefully, paying close attention to the procedure for updating your information. If you are unsure about something, a phone call to the school’s human resource office should provide clarity.
