Make a Difference

Why is teaching in Hillsborough Schools BIG-TIME in the Sunshine? “BIG-TIME” is because we’re America’s eighth-largest district with more than 230 schools. That size gives us strength, with a wide array of school options at every level. “Sunshine” is because we’re in beautiful West Central Florida. Tampa offers urban, suburban and rural options, making this a great place to live, work and play.

In 2018 we introduced Achievement Schools, an effort to focus on students with the highest needs. We seek special teachers for positions at our Achievement Schools. Teachers in Achievement Schools are eligible for pay differential up to $13,000 a year including special incentives. This incentive, called Spark, is designed to spark your interest and spark the minds of the children you’ll inspire. Bonus pay and free or discounted child care are part of the incentives.

If you are interested in a position or want to speak to a recruiter, see our Statement of Interest. If you’re ready to join us, apply here. Look for school resources. Check our events calendar to see where we’ll be recruiting next. And we’re happy to include you in our subscription list for our newsletter, which will have a guide to Teaching in Tampa plus pro tips on interviews, resumes and more to help you land that job here.

July 5, 2019

Tips for Teachers

Tampa Lifestyle for Teachers - Tip #3

Tampa is a desired destination for a lot of Gen-Z and millennial workers. Sure, the weather is great. After all, you don’t have to shovel sunshine! Yet that’s not the only thing Tampa can hang its hat on – after all Read More

June 6, 2019

Tips for Teachers

Finding the Best Fit for Your New Teaching Job - Tip #3

When job seekers pour over opportunities, they often focus on money or location. But one thing is sometimes overlooked: Which job is the best fit? Read More

May 15, 2019

Tips for Teachers

Top Interview Questions for Teachers - Tip #2

Find out the top questions Principals use in interviews and to determine if you are a match for their students and staff. Read More

April 16, 2019

Tips for Teachers

Resume Writing Tips Tailored for Teachers - Tip #1

There is no substitute for having the right resume. Without it, your search likely won’t get very far. Learn the dos and don’ts of a resume that gets you hired. A few of the musts include listing what you are certified to teach, what level you are most passionate about teaching, how to translate your volunteer experience into real world experience and more
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February 19, 2019

Press Release

Hillsborough Schools Proposal Creates Spark to Attract Teachers to our Highest Needs Schools

Hillsborough Schools knows the most important factor contributing to student success is having a great classroom teacher in front of our children.

That’s why, today, Superintendent Jeff Eakins, School Board Members and Hillsborough Classroom Teachers Association President Rob Kriete stood side-by-side to propose Spark, a landmark teacher incentive initiative. The groundbreaking initiative aims to recruit top talent who are currently working in our district, and teachers from outside our district, to teach in one of 50 high needs

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