About this template
The ATS Teacher template is a CV with a Nunito identity and warm-orange accent, friendly, classroom-ready and structured around teaching practice. Sections cover qualifications, subjects, levels and pedagogical approaches without breaking ATS-safe parsing. The format clears the ATS used by US K-12 public school districts (LAUSD, NYC DOE, Chicago Public Schools), UK academy trusts (Ark Schools, Harris Federation), private and independent schools (NAIS network in the US, ISC schools in the UK), EdTech companies (Khan Academy, Coursera, Duolingo, Pearson, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt) and university faculty searches (Interfolio, AcademicJobsOnline, ChronicleVitae).
Who is it for?
It suits primary and secondary teachers, lecturers, trainers, instructional designers, head teachers, school principals and education specialists applying to public schools, private schools, EdTech companies and university teaching positions. Suitable for graduates of Teach for America, Teach First, Harvard GSE, Columbia Teachers College and Stanford GSE in transition to their first classroom or central-office role. Also fits corporate-to-classroom transitions (TNTP fellows, Math for America, NYC Teaching Fellows) and traditionally-trained teachers moving into EdTech learning design.
How to use it
Four blocks structure the document — Teaching experience (with school, level, subject, class size), Credentials and certifications (state teaching license, Praxis, NBCT, PGCE, QTS, IB authorisation), Continuing education (district PD plans, micro-credentials, DELE/CEFR certifications for ESL teachers), Notable pedagogical projects (AP launch, IB authorisation, dual-language program, MAP score gains). For teachers in tenure track, mention the step (probationary, T1, T2, tenured) and the district. SEO long-tail: 'high school AP teacher CV', 'elementary teacher resume template state-certified', 'long-term substitute teacher CV', 'middle school principal resume', 'EdTech instructional designer CV'.
Frequently asked questions
Should I include my state teaching license number?
Yes, particularly for applications to public school districts, charter networks and AP-track placements. List the state, license number, certification areas (e.g. 'NY State Initial Certification, 7-12 Mathematics, Advanced Mathematics Extension'), expiry date and any National Board Certification (NBCT) status. For lapsed licenses awaiting renewal, mention the planned reactivation date. UK applicants should mention QTS reference and DBS check status. Principals and HR directors read this code natively.
How do I present a long-term substitute or contract teaching experience?
List the district, the schools (elementary, middle, high), the subjects taught with FTE (full-time equivalent) accumulated. For substitutes transitioning to tenure track, mention the progression (from paraprofessional to long-term sub to lead teacher). Principals and HR directors value paths that demonstrate a fine understanding of the classroom. Avoid value judgments about classes taught — stay factual and professional about the student demographics encountered.
Does the template work for an EdTech application?
Yes, particularly for Instructional Designer, Course Lead and Pedagogical Director roles at Khan Academy, Coursera, Duolingo, Pearson, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, Newsela and Zearn. Reinforce the Skills section with EdTech tooling (Canvas, Schoology, Moodle, Articulate Storyline, Adobe Captivate), pedagogical methods (microlearning, flipped classroom, learning experience design, UDL) and certifications (Google Certified Educator, Apple Distinguished Educator). For traditional-to-EdTech transitions, mention the leave-of-absence or sabbatical arrangement explicitly.
