School-Specific Resources

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• • Alexandria City Public Schools
  • www.acps.k12.va.us
• Tags: College of Arts and Sciences, Education, Children's Issues

  Alexandria City Public Schools is one of the most diverse school systems in the country, with students from more than 80 countries. Explore the "Employment/Jobs" section to learn more about career opportunities with ACPS.

• • American Councils for International Education
  • www.americancouncils.org/index.php?PageID=1
• Tags: Children's Issues, College of Arts and Sciences, Education, School of International Service, School of Public Affairs

  Founded in 1974 as an association for area and language professionals, the American Councils for International Education has focused its expertise on academic exchange, professional training, distance learning, curriculum and test development, delivery of technical assistance, research, evaluation, and institution building. The organization's website offers information on its research and publications, as well as employment opportunities.

• • American Federation of Teachers
  • www.aft.org
• Tags: Children's Issues, College of Arts and Sciences, Education

  The American Federation of Teachers has more than one million members nationwide, and has grown into a trade union representing workers in education, health care, and public service. AFT's website offers information about becoming a volunteer, a guide to "Teaching as a Career," and salary information.

• • American School Directory
  • www.asd.com
• Tags: College of Arts and Sciences, Education, School of Education, Teaching and Health

  American School Directory is an online resource with information on more than 105,000 K-12 public and private schools in the United States. Both monthly and annual subscriptions are available for purchase. Available information includes names of schools, their locations, and weekly updates on their activities.

• • AmeriCorps
  • www.americorps.gov
• Tags: College of Arts and Sciences, Community service, Education, School of Communication, School of International Service, School of Public Affairs, Kogod School of Business

  AmeriCorps is a federal government program that offers its participants community service and leadership experience. Each year, AmeriCorps offers 75,000 opportunities for adults of all ages and backgrounds to serve through a network of partnerships with local and national nonprofit groups. AmeriCorps positions also offer students educational awards to help pay for their student loans.

• • Aspen Institute
  • www.aspeninstitute.org
• Tags: College of Arts and Sciences, Education, Research, School of Communication, School of Public Affairs, Public Policy

  The Aspen Institute is an educational and policy studies organization based in Washington, D.C. Its mission is to foster leadership based on enduring values and to provide a nonpartisan venue for dealing with critical issues. The Aspen Institute's website offers job listings in the field, as well as information on public conferences and seminars for individuals interested in educational and policy studies.

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• • Catalogue for Philanthropy: Greater Washington
  • www.catalogueforphilanthropy-dc.org
• Tags: College of Arts and Sciences, Community service, Education, Environment, International, Internship, Nonprofit, Performing Arts, Washington DC, School of Communication, School of International Service, School of Public Affairs

  Initiated and developed by the Harman Family Foundation, the Catalogue for Philanthropy brings attention and donors to the greater Washington, D.C., area’s smaller, community-based nonprofits. Featured charities are rigorously evaluated so that contributions are guaranteed to make a difference across a tremendous range of focus areas, from the arts to health and development. AU students and alumni interested in volunteering, interning, or working with high-impact, carefully evaluated, community-based nonprofits are encouraged to research and connect with the organizations featured by the Catalogue.

• • Council of the Great City Schools
  • www.cgcs.org
• Tags: Career Development, College of Arts and Sciences, Education

  The Council of the Great City schools offers job openings in urban schools in council member districts across the country.

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• • Education America
  • www.educationamerica.net
• Tags: Career Development, College of Arts and Sciences, Education, Internship, Job Searching, Networking, Research

  Education America Network (EAN)- a site dedicated to educational employment and resources. The site offers resume postings and domestic job searches and conference, seminar and job fair announcements. It also offers information on state certification, teacher salaries, tips on resume writing and interviewing.

• • Education World
  • www.education-world.com
• Tags: College of Arts and Sciences, Education, International, Job Searching

  Education World/American Fidelity-offers links to individual schools, school districts, state departments of education and general job listings. You can search by state or school district. It also includes international schools, organized by continent.

• • Education_Jobs_Search.com
  • www.education-jobs-search.com
• Tags: College of Arts and Sciences, School of Education, Teaching and Health, Job Searching, Science, Career Development, Education

  Through education-jobs-search.com's Search Technology, Search Agents, and Career-Related Information jobseekers can find the resources best suited to their employment needs. Job seekers can search for jobs locally or internationally, and can pinpoint the jobs that suit them based on keywords, skills, location, and information technology experience.

• • ErgTeach.com
  • www.ergteach.com/handcrafted2.asp
• Tags: College of Arts and Sciences, Education, Job Searching

  Educational Resources Group, Inc. (independent schools)

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• • Get That Gig
  • www.getthatgig.com
• Tags: College of Arts and Sciences, Education, Entertainment, Film, Finance, Graphic Design, Information Technology, Internship, Job Searching, Journalism, Marketing and Advertising, Museums, Music, Politics, Public Relations, School of Communication, Science, Sports

  Describes potential career paths and lists possible internships.

• • Great Teacher
  • www.greatteacher.net
• Tags: Career Development, College of Arts and Sciences, Education, Job Searching, Networking, Research

  Great Teacher.Net-Job listings, teacher chat rooms and resource links.

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• • Institute of International Education
  • www.iie.org/Content/NavigationMenu/About_IIE1...
• Tags: College of Arts and Sciences, Education, Grants, International, Internship, Job Searching, Languages, Washington DC

  IIE is among the world's largest and most experienced international education and training organizations.

• • International Education Professionals
  • www.iteachnet.org
• Tags: College of Arts and Sciences, Education, English for Speakers of Other Languages

  International Education Professionals contains resources for individuals in the field including a webzine, discussion groups, and an events calendar.

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• • Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Programme
  • www.mofa.go.jp/j_info/visit/jet/index.html
• Tags: College of Arts and Sciences, Education, International, Job Searching

  International exchange and foreign language education throughout Japan for college graduates.

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• • K-12 JobSpot
  • k12jobspot.com
• Tags: College of Arts and Sciences, Education, Job Searching

  A listing of K-12 certified teaching positions in public and private schools. The site also posts administrative positions and links to state certification offices and job fair announcements.

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• • Mid-Atlantic Association for Employment in Education
  • www.udel.edu/CSC/maee
• Tags: College of Arts and Sciences, Education

  MAASCUS-resume posting, Mid-Atlantic school district openings (NY, NJ, PA, DE, MD, DC, VA, WV), school district web pages, regional job fairs. The Career Center is a member of MAASCUS. The password is American.

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• • National Association of Independent Schools
  • www.nais.org
• Tags: College of Arts and Sciences, Education, Job Searching, Professional Association

  National Association of Independent Schools-contains a searchable database of over 1000 domestic and international schools.

• • National Association of International Educators
  • www.nafsa.org
• Tags: College of Arts and Sciences, Education, English for Speakers of Other Languages, International, International Students, Job Searching, Professional Association, Public Policy

  National Association of International Educators is a non-profit organization for the promotion of international education. The website contains a job registry under “Professional and Educational Resources”.

• • National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
  • www.nctm.org
• Tags: College of Arts and Sciences, Education, Mathematics and Statistics

  The NCTM supports mathematics education and assists teachers with research and professional development. The council provides workshops, research, conferences, as well as a list of job opportunities in math education.

• • National Education Association
  • www.nea.org
• Tags: College of Arts and Sciences, Education, Professional Association, Public Policy

  The NEA’s mission is to improve public education. The website contains grants and programs for NEA student members as well as advice and support for current and future educators.

P

• • Psychology Jobs
  • www.psychologyjobs.com/a/jbb/find-jobs
• Tags: College of Arts and Sciences, Education, Job Searching, Psychology

  Opportunities for professionals in psychology in the US and Canada.

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• • School Jobs
  • www.school-jobs.net/jobs
• Tags: College of Arts and Sciences, Education, Job Searching

  Provides links to state certification requirements and state departments of education.

• • Sparkaction
  • sparkaction.org/nydic/index.html
• Tags: Children's Issues, College of Arts and Sciences, Education, Job Searching, Psychology

  SparkAction is an online journalism and advocacy center by and for the child and youth field. SparkAction is a merger of Connectforkids.org, the YouthPolicyActionCenter and the National Youth Development Information Center.

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• • Teacher Support Network
  • www.teacherssupportnetwork.com/Home.do
• Tags: Career Development, College of Arts and Sciences, Education, Job Searching

  Teachers Support Network’s services include private, free and secure online tools which allow teacher candidates to build a portfolio which is presented to a huge audience of eager school districts looking to hire. Graduating students are guided through the employment process with personalized follow up and support.

• • Teacher to Teacher
  • www.teachers-teachers.com
• Tags: College of Arts and Sciences, Education

  Site provides a resume builder to create an electronic resume, identify job specifications, receive email notifications on opportunities, email cover letters and browse school (district) websites.

• • TEFL
  • www.tefl.com
• Tags: College of Arts and Sciences, Education, English for Speakers of Other Languages

  TEFL Professional Network Career Database System offers free access to 221 worldwide ELT vacancies available online.

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• • U.S. Department of Education
  • www.ed.gov/index.jhtml
• Tags: College of Arts and Sciences, Education, Government, School of Public Affairs

  The U.S. Department of Education provides grant opportunities, information about student loans, and a blog with important education and career-related topics.

• • U.S. Department of State, Office of Overseas Schools
  • www.state.gov/m/a/os
• Tags: College of Arts and Sciences, Education

  Overseas schools and information on worldwide American-sponsored elementary and secondary schools. The site also offers job hunting links and training programs.

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• • World Education
  • www.worlded.org/WEIInternet
• Tags: College of Arts and Sciences, Education, International, Job Searching, Nonprofit Organization

  To access job listings, click on "About World Ed"’ and "Job Openings".

• • World Learning
  • www.worldlearning.org
• Tags: College of Arts and Sciences, Education, International, Job Searching, Nonprofit Organization

  The site lists domestic jobs by state and also groups international jobs and internships. Click on the "Employment" link and then "Employment Opportunity Locations".

• • World Teach
  • www.worldteach.org
• Tags: College of Arts and Sciences, Education, International, Job Searching

  Although short, the job listings are updated almost daily and include work study and student positions.

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• • Youth for Understanding International Exchange
  • www.yfu.org
• Tags: College of Arts and Sciences, Education, International

  Click on "About YFU" and "Employment" to find jobs, internships, and seasonal employment.