Teacher Cover Letters

Here are a few practical tips:

1. Keep a record of all correspondence.
2. The letter should be addressed to a particular individual in the district. If that person is not apparent from the website, call the district office for that person’s name and title.
3. Use simple, direct language and correct grammar.
4. Use plain bond paper in white, off-white, light beige or light gray. Use the same paper for your cover letters and resumes, and you can use matching envelopes, as well.
5. Strive for a “picture frame effect” with your margins. Business letters are folded in thirds and mailed in long envelopes, about 9 1/2 inches long.
6. Have a friend carefully proofread your letters for errors.
7. Be sure to sign your letters, and make certain your address is plainly visible.
8. Ask for an interview, and include your phone number and email address in your closing paragraph.