A teacher's letter of intent acts as a cover letter usually combined with a resume for stating why a teacher thinks he or she is well qualified for a prospective position. This letter of intent is sent to potential school districts that may have either current job openings or prospective openings in the future. It is usually limited to one page and may include up to four or five small paragraphs
. that outline the position that the applicant desires, the person's job credentials, special skills and style and philosophy of teaching. See http://www.sophisticatededge.com/sample-teacher-letter-of-intent.html for a sample teacher letter of intent. It is written with a formal business style and addresses a particular individual such as the principal of the institution. In the sample letter, the applicant gives her name and address at the very top followed by the date to reflect when the application is submitted. Below the date is the recipient name and address. The letter begins with a formal opening such as "Dear [name]:". The first paragraph of the body describes the purpose of the letter; the applicant has an interest in prospective job openings at the school. It also refers to the applicant's resume to make that a point of primary emphasis to demonstrate credentials and background. The second paragraph elaborates on the applicant's resume and states how her past experiences make her more qualified for the position. The third paragraph gives examples of why she likes to teach and the method of teaching that she would employ if she worked at this particular school. The final paragraph of the body restates the desire for the position and gives contact information so the recipient can call the applicant if desired. The letter ends with a formal closing followed by the applicant's name. Another example letter of intent is available at http://www.letters-home.com/letters-of-intent/teacher-letter-of-intent. In this particular letter of intent, reasonably similar in structure to the first example, the applicant requests entry into a doctoral program for teaching. The first paragraph of the body defines the letter's purpose and gives the applicant's educational background. The second paragraph shows interest in the program and gives reasons why the doctoral program should benefit the applicant, reflecting her desire for further studies. The final paragraph requests the recipient to contact the applicant to discuss further. http://www.sophisticatededge.com/sample-teacher-letter-of-intent.html or http://www.letters-home.com/letters-of-intent/teacher-letter-of-intent
