[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"detail-sidebar-cat-1-en-105":3,"doc-seo-254357-105":53,"doc-detail-254357-en":126},{"code":4,"msg":5,"data":6},0,"success",[7,14,19,24,29,34,39,44,49],{"id":8,"doc_module":9,"doc_module_name":10,"category_name":11,"show_sort_weight":12,"slug":13},11,1,"Template","Presentations",90,"presentations",{"id":15,"doc_module":9,"doc_module_name":10,"category_name":16,"show_sort_weight":17,"slug":18},12,"Resumes",80,"resumes",{"id":20,"doc_module":9,"doc_module_name":10,"category_name":21,"show_sort_weight":22,"slug":23},14,"Invoices",70,"invoices",{"id":25,"doc_module":9,"doc_module_name":10,"category_name":26,"show_sort_weight":27,"slug":28},15,"Posters",60,"posters",{"id":30,"doc_module":9,"doc_module_name":10,"category_name":31,"show_sort_weight":32,"slug":33},16,"Social Media",50,"social-media",{"id":35,"doc_module":9,"doc_module_name":10,"category_name":36,"show_sort_weight":37,"slug":38},17,"Forms",40,"forms",{"id":40,"doc_module":9,"doc_module_name":10,"category_name":41,"show_sort_weight":42,"slug":43},18,"Letters",30,"letters",{"id":45,"doc_module":9,"doc_module_name":10,"category_name":46,"show_sort_weight":47,"slug":48},21,"Paper Templates",5,"papers-templates",{"id":50,"doc_module":9,"doc_module_name":10,"category_name":51,"show_sort_weight":4,"slug":52},158,"General","general-158",{"code":4,"msg":54,"data":55},"ok",{"site_id":56,"language":57,"slug":58,"title":59,"keywords":60,"description":61,"schema_data":62,"social_meta":119,"head_meta":121,"extra_data":123,"updated_unix":125},105,"en","teacher-cover-letter-worksheet-write-a-brief-draft","Teacher Cover Letter Worksheet - Write a Brief Draft","","Teacher Cover Letter Worksheet helps applicants prepare a focused cover letter by guiding research on the school or organization, identifying position-specific skills, and matching those skills with three targeted experiences or accomplishments. It then provides a structured template with exact sections for introduction, middle paragraphs, and conclusion, including guidance on length limits, proofreading, and getting feedback. The template emphasizes aligning qualifications to the school’s mission, goals, and improvement plan while avoiding repetition from a resume and maintaining a professional closing with contact information.",{"@graph":63,"@context":118},[64,80,101],{"@type":65,"itemListElement":66},"BreadcrumbList",[67,71,74,77],{"item":68,"name":69,"@type":70,"position":9},"https://docshare.wps.com","Home","ListItem",{"item":72,"name":10,"@type":70,"position":73},"https://docshare.wps.com/template/",2,{"item":75,"name":41,"@type":70,"position":76},"https://docshare.wps.com/template/letters/",3,{"item":78,"name":59,"@type":70,"position":79},"https://docshare.wps.com/template/teacher-cover-letter-worksheet-write-a-brief-draft/254357/",4,{"url":78,"name":59,"@type":81,"image":82,"author":87,"headline":59,"publisher":90,"fileFormat":93,"inLanguage":57,"description":61,"dateModified":94,"datePublished":95,"encodingFormat":93,"isAccessibleForFree":96,"interactionStatistic":97},"DigitalDocument",{"url":83,"@type":84,"width":85,"height":86},"https://docshare.wps.com/thumbnails/teacher-cover-letter-worksheet-write-a-brief-draft/254357.png","ImageObject",442,249,{"name":88,"@type":89},"Jasmine","Person",{"url":68,"name":91,"@type":92},"DocShare","Organization","application/pdf","2026-10-22","2026-09-13",true,{"@type":98,"interactionType":99,"userInteractionCount":25},"InteractionCounter",{"@type":100},"ViewAction",{"@type":102,"mainEntity":103},"FAQPage",[104,110,114],{"name":105,"@type":106,"acceptedAnswer":107},"What information should I research in Step 1 for a teacher cover letter?","Question",{"text":108,"@type":109},"Research the school’s mission, values, and goals, and note why you are excited about the school and the position.","Answer",{"name":111,"@type":106,"acceptedAnswer":112},"How do I choose the required skills for Step 2?",{"text":113,"@type":109},"Review the position and identify the specific skills the role requires, then record them as your required skills.",{"name":115,"@type":106,"acceptedAnswer":116},"What should the cover letter template include in the introduction, middle, and conclusion?",{"text":117,"@type":109},"The introduction should state why you are writing and show enthusiasm after doing research. The middle paragraphs should connect your qualifications and experiences to the school’s needs and mission goals. The conclusion should restate interest, offer an interview, include one phone number, and thank the employer.","https://schema.org",{"og:url":78,"og:type":120,"og:title":59,"og:site_name":91,"og:description":61},"article",{"robots":122,"canonical":78},"index,follow",{"doc_id":124,"site_id":56},254357,1790192381,{"code":4,"msg":5,"data":127},{"doc_id":124,"user_id":128,"nickname":88,"user_avatar":129,"doc_module":9,"category_id":40,"category_name":41,"doc_title":59,"doc_description":61,"doc_content":130,"file_id":131,"file_url":132,"file_type":133,"file_size":134,"view_count":25,"is_deleted":4,"is_public":9,"is_downloadable":9,"audit_status":9,"page_count":73,"language":135,"language_code":57,"site_id":56,"html_lang":57,"table_of_contents":136,"faqs":137,"seo_title":138,"seo_description":61,"update_tm":139,"read_time":9},2336478487870,"https://ap-avatar.wpscdn.com/davatar_085a072bc5b1113ac321206ff7593b45","Teacher Cover Letter Worksheet  \nStep 1 – Research the school/organization  \nResearch the school’s website and write down information related to their mission, values, and goals. Mission:   Values:   Goals:    \nWhy are you excited about this school and position?  \nStep 2 – Research the position  \nWhat specific skills are required for this position?  \nExample: “Ability to organize and manage classroom to create engaging learning conditions” (i.e.  \norganization and management skills)  \nRequired Skill:   Required Skill:   Required Skill:    \nStep 3 – Identify why you are an ideal candidate  \nList three of your specific experiences or accomplishments that highlight the requested skills listed above.  \na)    \nb)    \nc)    \nStep 4 – Create a draft of your letter for review  \na) Review format and guidelines in the cover letter template below (a step-by-step cover letter writing guide).  \nb) Keep your cover letter brief. It should not be more than 1 page in length.  \nc) Proofread and spell check your letter.  \nd) Have someone review and critique your cover letter before you send it (or email it to Career & Professional Development by attaching your document in Microsoft Word format to [careers@wgu.edu](careers@wgu.edu)).  \nTeacher Cover Letter Template  \nYour full name  \nYour address  \nYour city, state, zip code  \nFull Date (January 10, 20xx)  \nEmployer’s full name and title (or organization)  \nEmployer’s full mailing address  \nEmployer’s city, state, zip code  \nDear Mr. / Ms. Last Name, (you can find out the name of the recipient by researching the school/district website or by calling the school/district to ask).  \nIntroduction (1 paragraph total – 3 to 5 Sentences):  \n􀁸 State why you are writing, name the specific position you are applying for, and express your enthusiasm for the position.  \n􀁸 Highlight that you have done your research, and share why you are interested in this specific teaching position.  \nMiddle Paragraphs (1 or 2 paragraphs total – 3 to 5 sentences per paragraph):  \n􀁸 Review the job description and school website for information on areas to highlight in this section.  \n􀁸 Highlight how your qualifications make you uniquely prepared to help the school or organization achieve success (What is the school improvement plan? What is the school mission statement? What are the school goals? Do they need to improve their literacy goals? Did their state math scores drop? How does hiring you help them achieve their strategic vision and move this school forward?).  \n􀁸 Focus on specific experiences and skills, rather than colleges/universities that you have attended.  \n􀁸 Refrain from repeating content that is already on your resume.  \nConclusion (1 paragraph total – 3 to 4 Sentences):  \n􀁸 Restate your interest in the position (e.g., I am excited about the opportunity to...), and offer to interview at the employer’s convenience.  \n􀁸 Refrain from telling the employer that you will contact them to schedule an interview.  \n􀁸 Provide one phone number to reach you.  \n􀁸 Thank the employer for their time and consideration.  \nSincerely,  \nYour Signature (unless emailed)  \nYour name typed","cbCaipGjuXhBIBVv","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaipGjuXhBIBVv","pdf",173795,"English","# Teacher Cover Letter Worksheet\n## Step 1 – Research the school/organization\n## Step 2 – Research the position\n## Step 3 – Identify why you are an ideal candidate\n## Step 4 – Create a draft of your letter for review\n## Teacher Cover Letter Template\n### Introduction\n### Middle Paragraphs\n### Conclusion","[{\"question\":\"What information should I research in Step 1 for a teacher cover letter?\",\"answer\":\"Research the school’s mission, values, and goals, and note why you are excited about the school and the position.\"},{\"question\":\"How do I choose the required skills for Step 2?\",\"answer\":\"Review the position and identify the specific skills the role requires, then record them as your required skills.\"},{\"question\":\"What should the cover letter template include in the introduction, middle, and conclusion?\",\"answer\":\"The introduction should state why you are writing and show enthusiasm after doing research. The middle paragraphs should connect your qualifications and experiences to the school’s needs and mission goals. The conclusion should restate interest, offer an interview, include one phone number, and thank the employer.\"}]","Teacher Cover Letter Worksheet - Write a Brief Draft | PDF",1789278062]