When declining an offer:
● Be sincere and open about your declination with the hiring representative:
“Thank you so much for the opportunity to work at Grey Middle School. I have enjoyed learning about your school’s mission and values throughout the interview process, but I will not be accepting the 7th grade Earth Science Teacher position.”
● Explain why you are not accepting the position:
“I feel as though it is best for my professional growth as a first-year teacher to be in a school with a larger English Language Learner population” or “I have been offered a position at another school and intend to accept.”
● Thank the hiring representative for their time and consideration:
“I have enjoyed speaking with you and greatly appreciate your offer. I hope to be able to support the mission of Grey Middle School in other ways. Thank you for the consideration.”