The overall job market for teachers remains very competitive. However, the number and type of jobs vary greatly depending on location. Explore employment opportunities in a variety of settings. Placing geographic restrictions on yourself will reduce the number of teaching opportunities you can consider. Carefully check the requirements of each state in which you plan to seek employment; licensing requirements vary. Generally school districts the size of Sioux Falls and larger have vacancies listed on their websites. The larger systems usually expect teachers to apply directly if they are interested. Smaller systems typically advertise, however, as soon as they have a vacancy.
When you know where you want to teach, create a list of the school districts in your preferred area. The U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics has a search engine for addresses of all public school districts nationwide. Remember to investigate education employment opportunities posted on the Augustana Career Center Job and Internship Listing. Another valuable resource is the American Association for Employment in Education.
The links below will assist you in your job search. For states that are not listed below, search for the Department of Education website of the state of your choice to learn about state teaching requirements and job openings. For more information, examine our Additional Education Job Search Resources, and explore Teaching Overseas opportunities.
Teaching Positions by State
Alabama
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Georgia
Iowa
Kansas
Minnesota
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
South Dakota
- Associated School Boards of South Dakota
- List of Sioux Falls Area School Districts (PDF)
- South Dakota School District Websites
Additional Education Job Search Resources
- CEC's Special Education Career Opportunities
- National Education Association - Each state has its own NEA website. There are also organizations for each subject area.
- U.S. Department of Education
Teaching Overseas
Typically, to be a qualified candidate for overseas positions, you need teaching experience. However, in some third world countries, severe teaching shortage areas, and in some programs offering English as a second language in a foreign country, an English degree or education certification is not required.