How did you get a job as a teacher fresh out of college?
I'm about to graduate in the spring. I've had two interviews for orchestra positions in the past two weeks and I was rejected for both. I applied for a third position and never even heard back. I have a strong resume and good connections in my metro area. The school I was rejected from I student taught at and was preparing for an entire year to try and interview there. I made great connections with the students and staff there. If I can't get hired in a perfect scenario like that, who will hire me? It feels a bit hopeless at this point. Unfortunately moving is not in the cards right now (nor do I want to move). I do have a small private studio and could start subbing in the Fall, but I want more than that.
So how did you get a job as a teacher fresh out of college? Or does nobody hire first year teachers anymore?