Cover Letter for Teaching Position (Short Version)

You are applying for a teaching role at a school, college, or educational institution. This cover letter highlights your teaching philosophy, classroom management skills, and commitment to student success. A shorter version for quick sending.

Dear [Principal/Hiring Committee/Department Chair Name], I am writing to express my sincere interest in the [Subject/Grade Level] teaching position at [School/Institution Name]. As a passionate educator with [Number] years of classroom experience, I am committed to creating inclusive, engaging learning environments where every student has the opportunity to succeed.

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How to customize this template quickly

Replace each placeholder with your real details.
Adjust one sentence for your exact timeline and context.
Read once for tone, then send.

Key placeholders in this version

[Principal/Hiring Committee/Department Chair Name][Subject/Grade Level][School/Institution Name][Number][Current Teaching Role][Current School][Subject/Grade][Teaching Philosophy — differentiated instruction, project-based learning, student-centered approaches]

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