5 of the Best Job Boards for Transitioning Teachers (Beyond LinkedIn & Indeed!)

The Challenge We're Solving Today

Let’s be real—job hunting can feel like trying to keep a class of 30 students quiet after lunch. 

You start with good intentions, but after scrolling through the same recycled job postings on LinkedIn and Indeed for the tenth time, your inner dialogue sounds something like this:

"Wait… have I applied to this job before? Why does every listing want ‘10+ years of experience’ for an entry-level role? And why is my coffee already cold?!"

Sound familiar? Many transitioning teachers get stuck on the big-name job boards, not realizing there are way better places to find jobs that actually fit their skills.

Common Solutions and Why They Might Not Work

Most people default to the biggest job boards, thinking, “More job listings = more chances of getting hired, right?” Not necessarily.

❌ High competition: You’re one of thousands applying for the same role.
❌ Too many irrelevant postings: Why is a Physics Teacher role showing up in your search for “Instructional Designer” jobs?!
❌ Endless scrolling fatigue: You came to job search, but somehow, you’re watching a video about penguins on LinkedIn instead.

A Better Approach for You

Instead of refreshing LinkedIn like it’s your student loan balance (painful but necessary), try these five niche job boards:

1️⃣ Skip (Visit here) – Best for EdTech & Remote Education Jobs

• Features roles in edtech offering $60K+
• Freemium and paid options available
• Bonus: Use code STEPHANIE at checkout for 10% off!
  
  

2️⃣ Edtech.com (Visit here) – Best for EdTech + Edtech Adjacent 

• Think of this as the VIP section for edtech startups, product development, and online learning roles
  
  

3️⃣ EdTech Jobs (Visit here) – Best for Connecting with EdTech Companies

• Direct connections to fast-growing edtech businesses = no more résumé black holes
  
  

4️⃣ InHerSight (Visit here) – Best for Female-Friendly Workplaces

• Want to work at a company that supports women in the workplace? This site rates companies on everything from work-life balance to leadership opportunities.
  
  

5️⃣ Ladders (Visit here) – Best for $100K+ Salaries

• Executive and senior-level roles for when you're ready to secure the bag.
• Free to browse, but premium features available if you're feeling fancy.
  
  

💡 Pro Tip: Don’t just apply and hope for the best—network with hiring managers, optimize your resume for ATS, and make sure your LinkedIn isn’t still showing you as a “Teacher at XYZ School.”

Summary

• Challenge: Scrolling LinkedIn and Indeed until your soul leaves your body.
• Why it matters: Niche job boards = better fit, less competition, and fewer headaches.
• Common mistake: Using the same job boards as everyone else and expecting different results.
• Better approach: Use specialized job boards that actually match your career goals.
  
  

Want to Dive Deeper?

Looking for even more job boards? We’ve compiled a list of 32 additional job boards + 1,000 company hiring pages to make your search easier. Get access here → Click here

Your Next Steps

✅ Check out the job boards above (and bookmark them before you forget)
✅ Start applying—but strategically (no more sending the same résumé 50 times)
✅ Reach out to hiring managers, because networking = job search magic

Your next role is out there, and now you know where to find it.

See you next week.

Steph Yesil

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