How to Write a Teaching Cover Letter

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Choose a standard font style.. Include your name and address.. Put the name and title (Principal, Chair, Dean) of the person you are sending the letter to.

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Choose a standard font style.

Step 1

Choose a standard font style.

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Include your name and address.

Step 2

Include your name and address.

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Put the name and title (Principal, Chair, Dean) of the person you are sending th

Step 3

Put the name and title (Principal, Chair, Dean) of the person you are sending the letter to.

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Address the letter to a specific person.

Step 4

Address the letter to a specific person.

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Say what position you are interested in applying for.

Step 5

Say what position you are interested in applying for.

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Tell them how you found out about the teaching position.

Step 6

Tell them how you found out about the teaching position.

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Say something about the school.

Step 7

Say something about the school.

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Include the reason you are interested in the job.

Step 8

Include the reason you are interested in the job.

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Start by mentioning how your previous experience makes you a good candidate for

Step 9

Start by mentioning how your previous experience makes you a good candidate for this position.

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List your credentials.

Step 10

List your credentials.

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Tell them what you think you can bring to this position.

Step 11

Tell them what you think you can bring to this position.

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Mention the types of students you've worked with.

Step 12

Mention the types of students you've worked with.

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Allude to your passion for teaching.

Step 13

Allude to your passion for teaching.

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Mention any areas you are specifically interested in.

Step 14

Mention any areas you are specifically interested in.

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Include any skills outside of teaching that might be relevant.

Step 15

Include any skills outside of teaching that might be relevant.

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Use active language.

Step 16

Use active language.

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Keep it short.

Step 17

Keep it short.

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Thank the person.

Step 18

Thank the person.

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Express interest in an interview.

Step 19

Express interest in an interview.

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End the letter with "Sincerely".

Step 20

End the letter with "Sincerely".

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Type and sign your name.

Step 21

Type and sign your name.

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