Teachers Wanted!
August 10, 1907
Summary
The Planet publishes an advertisement for black people to apply for a job as a teacher.
Transcription
Teachers Wanted!
We have a large number of applications for colored teachers for rural and graded schools. Six to nine months terms, salaries up to $75.00 per month. Also for private schools matrons, etc. Graduates from the Petersburg and Hampton Normal Schools, and those holding First Grade Certificates preferred. Graduates from other schools and those holding Second and Third Grade Certificates will also be accepted. Our applications for teachers, from School Boards are coming in daily. Full particulars upon application. Enclose stamps for reply.
Address, Va. Teachers’ Co-operative Asso’n 14 E. 13th St., Manchester, Va.
Reference given and required.
We have a large number of applications for colored teachers for rural and graded schools. Six to nine months terms, salaries up to $75.00 per month. Also for private schools matrons, etc. Graduates from the Petersburg and Hampton Normal Schools, and those holding First Grade Certificates preferred. Graduates from other schools and those holding Second and Third Grade Certificates will also be accepted. Our applications for teachers, from School Boards are coming in daily. Full particulars upon application. Enclose stamps for reply.
Address, Va. Teachers’ Co-operative Asso’n 14 E. 13th St., Manchester, Va.
Reference given and required.
About this article
Source
Location on Page
Lower Left Quadrant
Contributed By
Benton Camper
Citation
“Teachers Wanted!,” Black Virginia: The Richmond Planet, 1894-1909, accessed February 19, 2026, https://blackvirginia.richmond.edu/items/show/869.