9 Job Boards Every Transitioning Teacher Should Bookmark

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Let me ask you something.

Are you only using LinkedIn and Indeed to look for jobs?

If you said "yes," this might be slowing you down.

I hear this a lot:

"I’ve applied to so many jobs."
"I check LinkedIn every day."
"Why am I not getting interviews?"

If that sounds like you, keep reading.

Why This Matters to You

Looking for a new job takes time and energy.

Obviously. You're reading this, so I'll venture a guess you already know that.

When you keep applying and no one answers, it can feel frustrating. You might start to wonder if something is wrong with you.

But most of the time, it is not you.

It is where you are looking.

Big job boards have thousands of people applying for the same job. Your application can get lost very fast.

Common Solutions and Why They Won't Work

Most teachers who want to change careers do this:

"I’ll just apply to more jobs."
"I need to move faster."
"I’ll fix my resume again."

Applying to more jobs feels like progress.

But on big job sites:

• There is a lot of competition
• Many jobs are not a good fit
• You may never hear back

It becomes a numbers game.

And trust me when I tell you... that. is. exhausting.

A Better Approach for You

Instead of only using big job boards, try smaller, focused ones.

These sites look for people with education experience. That means you have a better chance of being noticed.

Here are 9 to check out:

1️⃣ Skip
Great for EdTech and remote education jobs, often $60K+
https://www.skip.com

2️⃣ Edtech.com
Features edtech startups and online learning companies
https://www.edtech.com

3️⃣ EdTech Jobs
Connects you directly to edtech companies
https://edtechjobs.io

4️⃣ InHerSight
Shows female friendly workplaces with real company reviews
https://www.inhersight.com

5️⃣ Ladders
High paying jobs, usually $100K+, for senior level roles
https://www.theladders.com

6️⃣ Josh’s K12 Job Blast
Leadership jobs in charter schools, nonprofits, foundations, districts, and edtech
https://www.k12jobsblast.org/jobsboard

7️⃣ EdSurge
Lots of edtech job postings
https://www.edsurge.com/jobs

8️⃣ Idealist.org
Mission driven jobs, many full time and remote
https://www.idealist.org/en

9️⃣ThoseWhoCan

This one is a super-niche board. It's for my friends in the UK.
https://www.thosewhocan.org/

Bonus: Jeff Patterson isn't a job board, per se, but he posts open roles nearly every day on his LinkedIn account. If nothing else, he posts funny pictures. Go there for a job, stay for the chuckles.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffhpatterson/recent-activity/all/

And here is a simple tip:

Do not just apply.

When you see a job you like, try to find the hiring manager on LinkedIn. Send a short message. Let them know you applied and why you are a good fit.

That small step can make a big difference.

TL;DR:

• Big job boards have lots of competition
• Applying to more jobs is not always better
• Smaller, focused job boards can help you stand out
• Many of these sites look for people with education skills
• Reaching out to hiring managers helps you get noticed

Your Next Steps

Pick two job boards from this list.
Set up job alerts.
Apply to a few jobs that truly fit you.
Reach out to one hiring manager this week.

You do not need to apply everywhere.

You just need to niche down to job boards that work for YOU.

P.s.

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