Letter of Intent for School Position (non-teacher)

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A letter of intent for a school position is a letter written by an individual seeking a non-teaching job at a school. It can express interest in positions such as librarian, secretary, counselor, or principal. The letter outlines the individual’s education, work experience, and skills, as well as how they intend to contribute to the school’s mission. 

Letter of Intent for School Position (non-teacher)

A letter of intent for a school position is a letter written by an individual seeking a non-teaching job at a school. It can express interest in positions such as librarian, secretary, counselor, or principal. The letter outlines the individual’s education, work experience, and skills, as well as how they intend to contribute to the school’s mission. 

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A letter of intent for a school position is a letter written by an individual seeking a non-teaching job at a school. It can express interest in positions such as librarian, secretary, counselor, or principal. The letter outlines the individual’s education, work experience, and skills, as well as how they intend to contribute to the school’s mission. 

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How to Write

A letter of intent for a school position allows individuals to explain why they are well-suited for employment at the school. It should be structured in a clear order that is easy to follow.

  • Introduction. The letter should begin with a short introduction of the applicant and their line of work. They may also thank the recipient for reading the application.
  • Main body. The sender should outline their work experience, education, and skills, as well as the aspects of their character that make them an ideal candidate.
  • Closing paragraph. The letter should end with a statement of enthusiasm and gratitude, expressing the individual’s hope to discuss their application in person soon.

When to Use

A letter of intent may be used at any time and does not need to be in response to a job listing. While the applicant’s desired position may not be available at a given moment, the letter provides the school with an interested candidate to contact when a place becomes available.

A letter of intent for a school position can be used for any job in a school that does not involve teaching, including:

  • Librarian
  • Secretary
  • Custodian
  • Bus driver
  • Counsellor
  • Instructional aide
  • Food service staff
  • Athletic coach
  • School administration

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LETTER OF INTENT
FOR A SCHOOL POSITION

[MM/DD/YYYY]

[SENDER NAME]
[SENDER STREET ADDRESS]
[SENDER CITY, STATE, ZIP]

[RECIPIENT NAME], [RECIPIENT TITLE]
[SCHOOL NAME]
[SCHOOL STREET ADDRESS]
[SCHOOL CITY, STATE, ZIP]

Dear [RECIPIENT NAME], 

My name is [NAME], and I am writing to state my interest in employment at [SCHOOL]. I am an experienced and qualified [PROFESSION], and I am confident that I am a well-suited candidate for this position at your school. 

I received my [DEGREE] in [SUBJECT] at [INSTITUTION] in [YEAR], and I have worked in various institutions across [STATE] as a full-time [PROFESSION] for [#] years. During this time, I also obtained my certification in [AREA] from [INSTITUTION]. I believe that my proficiency in [SKILLS], combined with my [QUALITIES], will be a beneficial addition to [SCHOOL]. I aim to contribute to the school’s mission of [MISSION] to ensure [OBJECTIVE].

Thank you for taking the time to consider my application, and I look forward to hearing from you and meeting to discuss my CV in more detail.

Sincerely,

[NAME]

Signature: ___________________