Trends in Teacher Hiring

Key Findings

  1. During the interview process, most teachers reported participating in an interview, but only a small percentage of teachers in Tennessee said they participated in performance-based tasks.
  2. Teachers in Tennessee choose where they will work primarily based on personal preferences.
  3. In general, teachers in Tennessee tend to apply to more than one job and weigh multiple job offers before making a decision.
  4. The hiring window for Tennessee teachers is most active during the spring and summer months.

Suggested Citation

Smith, R. & Doan, S. (2018). Trends in teacher hiring: A Tennessee Educator Survey snapshot. Tennessee Education Research Alliance.

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