How to write a resignation letter for teachers

To write a resignation letter as a teacher, you need to create a formal letterhead, include a salutation and introduction, and describe why you are resigning in the body of your letter.

Here are more details on each of these steps and one more in writing a teacher resignation letter:

• Create a formal letterhead

  At the very top of your letter you should have a formal letterhead, this includes:

  • Your name

  • Your address

  • Your contact information

  • The name of the person to whom the letter is addressed

  • The school address or school district address

  • The date

  Here is an example:

  Robert Smith
  851 Sweetzer Ave.
  West Hollywood, CA, 90069
  (444) 444 - 4444

  Jaclyn Getties
  Principal
  Marshall High School
  223 Price Street
  Culver City, CA, 90031

  April 19, 2023

• Include a salutation and introduction

  You then begin your resignation letter with a formal salutation to your principal, superintendent, or other concerned party. If your principal has a Ph.D. you should use the title of (Dr.), otherwise, you can use (Ms.), (Mrs)., or (Mr.).

  Make it clear that you will be resigning. You should also include:

  • The position that you are resigning from

  • What your last day of work will be.

  • If you are leaving your current teaching position in the middle of a term or semester, you might want to briefly explain whatever personal reasons have brought you to this decision.

  Your introduction should be concise and brief. You should not go into too much detail about the preceding information.

• Describe why you are resigning in the body of your letter

  The body section of your letter is where you can go into more detail on the reason for your resignation. Resignation letters are kept on record by most educational institutions, so be sure to keep your reasons polite and professional.

  You should also try to include positive experiences and learning opportunities you were given while teaching at this school.