Always A Teacher Podcast
What happens when you decide to leave teaching and pursue the next chapter in your career? The Always A Teacher podcast provides teachers with insights and advice for breaking into the EdTech space. Hosted by Matt Gambino, the nation's top trainer of EdTech industry professionals, Always a Teacher features wide-ranging interviews with former teachers and administrators who share their stories about transitioning from the classroom to EdTech, and how they apply their unique skills and passion for students to a business setting.
Always A Teacher Podcast
#017 Chelsea Avirett: Founder
Are you tired of endlessly scrolling through massive job boards, feeling like the right EdTech role is impossible to find? What if you could get a curated list of ideal jobs sent right to you?
Matt sits down with Chelsea Averitt, a former teacher and the founder of Skip, the go-to job board for educators transitioning into the remote workforce. Chelsea provides a candid, behind-the-scenes look at the current EdTech job market and shares the hard-won lessons she learned while building a platform that has helped thousands of teachers "skip" to their next career.
In this episode, you'll learn:
- The truth about the modern job search and why it now takes 3-6 months to land a role in EdTech.
- Why "spraying and praying" with your resume is the single biggest mistake you can make (and how a skills inventory can change everything).
- How to overcome the mental block many teachers have with "sales" and discover roles that are a natural fit for your experience.
- The real reason it's so hard to find quality EdTech jobs and how to navigate the hidden job market.
This is a must-listen for any educator who feels stuck or overwhelmed by the job search and wants a practical, proven strategy for finding their place in the EdTech industry.
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