How to Write a Cover Letter for Education Jobs

Most companies require that you send a cover letter with your resume when applying for education jobs. As you may know a cover letter is the first impression a prospective employer received from potential employees. In order to make the best first impression possible it is important to take your time and write the best cover letter possible. 

1. Create a form letter. Type your name and address at the top far left of the page. Type your phone number, fax number and email address directly underneath the city and state. Press ENTER four times. 


2. Type the date. Press ENTER twice.


3. Type the name and address of the person you are contacting. Press ENTER twice. 


4. Type "Dear (their name)," then press ENTER twice. 


5. Type the first paragraph. Within this paragraph express your interest in the specific job opening. Discuss your experience in this specific job function with short but detailed descriptions of your job duties. 


6. Type the second paragraph. Discuss exactly what you are doing now. Inform this prospective employer of the work you are currently performing and how it is related to the job in which you are applying. For instance if you are applying for a job in elementary education and you are currently working with children in this age group discuss the manner in which you teach these children. Press ENTER twice. 


7. Type the third paragraph. Discuss your internship program in which you attended while you were in college. Discuss the skills and interests you had at that time. Press ENTER twice. 


8. Type the fourth paragraph. Inform this prospective employer of your goals and career aspirations. Press ENTER twice. 


9. Type "Sincerely," then press ENTER twice. Sign your cover letter.