TCAPS Employment
Your Career Starts Here!
Thank you for your interest in becoming part of the TCAPS family. TCAPS' Human Resources department provides services and support to all employees and applicants within our school community. Information and services are provided in a friendly, confidential and professional environment. Feel free to contact us by phone at 231.933.1710 or email (hr@tcaps.net) with questions or comments.
We're Hiring!
Traverse City Area Public Schools (TCAPS) is hiring for the 2024/25 school year! There are multiple job opportunities available across the district, ranging from part-time to full-time.
To view available positions, click on the "View Open Positions" button above and complete an application for the positions for which you are interested and qualified.
For questions, please contact the TCAPS Human Resources Department at 231.933.1710 or hr@tcaps.net.
Upcoming Open Interview Dates:
Hosted at the Glenn Loomis Administration Building, 1009 S Oak Street, Traverse City
TCAPS hiring events offer opportunities to interview onsite, no appointment necessary. Interested applicants may simply stop in during one of the designated days and times. Many posted positions require no prior experience and on-the-job training is provided.
- Wednesday, November 6 from 8:00 a.m. -10:00 a.m.
- Wednesday, November 20 from 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
- Wednesday, December 4 from 8:00 a.m. -10:00 a.m.
- Thursday, December 19 from 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
- Wednesday, January 8 from 8:00 a.m. -10:00 a.m.
- Wednesday, January 22 from 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) believes that all students should have access to high quality teachers. The Welcome Back Proud Michigan Educator (PME) campaign is designed to help teachers return to the classroom. For more information, please visit https://www.michigan.gov/mde/0,4615,7-140-5683_14795_83462-556448--,00.html
Step 1: Complete the Online Application
Step 1: Complete the online application.
- View Open Positions
- It’s easy and user-friendly. Just click and type.
- You do not have to complete your application in one sitting.
- You only need to complete the application once but can apply for as many positions as you like.
- Current TCAPS employees are able to complete an abbreviated internal application within the TalentEd system. Please view instructions for completing the internal application.
Step 2: Submit Additional Documents
Step 2: Scan your cover letter, resume and letters of recommendation and upload to supplement your application. The application includes a link to make uploading easy.
Transcript/Credential Translator and Evaluation Service: If you have completed your undergraduate or graduate studies in another country and need to have your transcripts or credentials translated and/or evaluated, please visit: www.usces.org.
Step 3: For Certified Positions Only
Step 3: To be completed ONLY if applying for a certified job, such as teacher, administrator, nurse, school social worker, etc. Upload (using the link provided in the application) scanned copies of:
- Teaching certificate (front and back)
- Student transcripts
- Michigan Test for Teacher Competency (MTTC) results
- Placement office credentials (or letters of recommendation)
Transcript/Credential Translator and Evaluation Service: If you have completed your undergraduate or graduate studies in another country and need to have your transcripts or credentials translated and/or evaluated, please visit: www.usces.org.
Step 4: Begin Applying for Jobs
Step 4: Begin applying for jobs!
Once you have successfully submitted an application, you can easily apply for any future jobs that interest you. Just click on the “apply” button next to each position for which you wish to be considered. You will be prompted to create a new application for each posting; however, information that you have completed that has been submitted in a previous application will be auto-filled in the new application. You can change the provided information, as needed. Any required fields that are blank should be completed prior to submission of your application.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to complete an online application if I'm already employed by TCAPS?
Yes. You must complete an online application in order to apply for an open position. Current TCAPS employees are able to complete an abbreviated internal application within the TalentEd system. Please view instructions for completing the internal application.
How do I apply for open positions once I have completed my online application?
You must click the “Apply” button next to each position for which you would like to be considered. By clicking the “Apply” button, your application and supplemental documentation will be linked to that position and will ultimately be reviewed by an administrator looking to fill the position. Remember, although you only need to complete the application once, you must link your application (click “Apply”) each time you apply for a different position.
What if I want to make changes to my application after it is submitted?
Applicants are unable to edit an already submitted application, You are, however, able to edit your application profile prior to submitting future applications. In order to do so, log into your Talent Ed account, select the Profile tab, and then select the application profile that you would like to edit.
How do I know you received my information?
The online application process includes an automated response system that notifies you that your application has been processed. If you did not receive the automated response, then you may not have completed the final steps in the application process and should log back in to see which steps were missed. Furthermore, you can track your application status by logging into your Talent Ed Hire account and selecting the Application Status tab.
What if I don’t have a computer?
Many people are able to utilize the computers available at the public library or they can borrow a friend’s computer. If those are not an option for you, a computer can be made available to you at the TCAPS Tompkins/Boardman Administration Center, 412 Webster Street. Please call the Human Resources office at 231.933.1710 to schedule an appointment.
A Day in the Life Videos
View these videos to get a glimpse of what it is like to be a TCAPS employee.
A Day in the Life of a TCAPS Bus Driver