100 Broadway Lane

New Parkland, CA, 91010

Cell: (555) 987-1234

example-email@example.com

Dear Dr. Aiken,

Please accept this letter as my official resignation from my position as 2nd grade teacher with the
New Parkland Elementary School. My final day of employment will be June 7, 2015. After much
contemplation, I have made the decision to focus my attention on my familys needs at home.

I have thoroughly enjoyed my time here and am honored to have had the chance to touch the
lives of so many children. It has been as much a pleasure to learn from them as it has been to
teach them. Thank you so very much for the opportunity.

I will work hard in my final days of employment to complete all of the required paperwork and
duties assigned to me. I am happy to assist in making the transition as seamless as I can. Please
let me know if you need any additional information and do not hesitate to reach out with
questions by phone at (555) 987-1234 or email at debra@higgins.com.

Sincerely

Debra Higgins

What to Include in Your Resignation Letter

Regardless of the reasons for your resignation, keep the tone positive, upbeat, and encouraging.

Especially in your correspondence with parents, make sure to emphasize the positive nature
of the change for their children and the school while expressing your enthusiasm for a new
chapter in your career.

Your letter to the administration should be more direct, but equally professional and positive.
Remember that how you resign can influence the quality of any references or endorsements you
may need down the line in your career.

The following are examples of both types of letters.

Resignation Letter Sample for a Teacher

The following is an example of a teacher resignation letter example sent to the superintendent of
a school district, with a copy to the school principal.

Brittney Pettes
Address
City, State, Zip

Eleanor Acorn
Superintendent
Kakuro Central Schools
Address
City, State, Zip

Date

Dear Ms. Acorn,

Please accept my resignation from my position as a fourth grade Teacher at Kakuro Elementary
School. My last day will be June 25, 20XX.

My students have given me great pleasure over the years, and the administration has been very
supportive during my tenure with the school district.

I wish you all the best.

If I can be of any assistance to you during the remainder of the term, please let me know.

Sincerely yours,

Signature (hard copy letter)

Brittney Pettes

cc: David Sterns, Principal, Kakuro Elementary School

Letter of Resignation Sample from Teacher to Parents

Use this resignation letter sample to let the parents of your students know that you are resigning.
This letter includes information on the transition and plans for informing the class.

Your Name
Your Address
Your City, State, Zip Code
Your Phone Number
Your Email
Date

Name
Title
Organization
Address
City, State, Zip Code

Dear Parents:

Please accept this letter as my regretful resignation from my position as a fourth grade teacher at
Lake Harkin Elementary. In just over a month, I will be taking a few years off to work with the
Peace Corps. I have always been very passionate about volunteering, and through the program,
my next opportunity will be taking me to Sri Lanka. I have thoroughly enjoyed teaching your
children, and I look forward to the good Ill be able to do overseas.

Ms. Michelle Warren will be replacing me as your childrens new teacher. She is a qualified,
tenured teacher with an immense amount of elementary education experience, so I have no doubt
that she is a perfect fit for the job.

In the coming weeks, the school will send out more information regarding the change and
sign ups for parent-teacher meeting dates so that you will all be able to meet her. I will be
introducing her to your children on Wednesday of this week. During this transition, if you have
any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. My phone number is still my mobile phone,
at (555) 555-5555.

I cannot thank you enough for the joy your children have given me this year. Working at LHE
has been an incredible experience, and I will always look back on my years here with fond
memories. Thank you for the opportunity to teach your children, and I do hope you will stay in
touch. I am excited to learn about all the amazing things they will do in the future.

Sincerely,

Your Signature (hard copy letter)

Your Typed Name

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