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04-19-2007, 02:27 PM
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Areas with the best opportunities for teachers?
My husband and I will be moving from New Orleans to VA in 09. He is considering a career change to teaching, since there is a high demand down here. His concern is, he's heard teaching jobs (no specific grade) are pretty competitive and a little harder to find in VA. We have been looking into Richmond, but I was wondering what areas are a good market for teachers. Thanks for any advice!  |
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04-19-2007, 02:41 PM
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The Fredericksburg area is always building new schools, so I would assume that teachers are in demand. Between Spotsylvania and Stafford counties, there's always at least 1 whole new school opening each year.
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04-19-2007, 05:02 PM
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Look in Chesterfield, Henrico, and Hanover Counties in the Richmond area. Richmond City Schools are always an option as well, albeit more challenging in some ways.
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04-19-2007, 10:08 PM
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I'm a new teacher, and I just landed a job in Norfolk City Schools. VA Beach is pretty competitive I heard... I'm in the process of moving from NY to VA so when i get down there and learn more i could let you know...
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04-20-2007, 11:05 AM
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The market for teachers in Loudoun County is fantastic. Since it is one of the fastest-growing counties in the nation (and the fastest-growing in Virginia), they can't build schools or hire teachers fast enough. The same holds true for Prince William, Spotsylvania, Stafford, and to a lesser extent, Fairfax counties.
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04-20-2007, 04:23 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by richmondpics
Look in Chesterfield, Henrico, and Hanover Counties in the Richmond area. Richmond City Schools are always an option as well, albeit more challenging in some ways.
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Can't be more challenging than New Orleans' schools!
My husband is not yet certified, but has an MBA and BA in English, minor in History. What certification/experience is expected when applying for teaching jobs up there? I ask because down here, you don't need much. The school will pay for your certification while you are teaching w/o any prior teaching experience. |
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