Teacher Retirement Letters
Use these sample teacher retirement letters as templates for your formal retirement letter.
Last updated on Deccember 2, 2023
In the months and years leading up to retirement, it can be easy to assume saying goodbye to coworkers will be so easy. But then that day comes, and often the actual act of bidding farewell to the workplace, peers, and even bosses can be much harder than anticipated!
Retirement Letter is Still Customary
While writing a retirement letter is still customary, the time it takes to compose a letter that contains exactly the right words can be unexpectedly time-consuming. Here, it often helps to have some guidance from others who have gone through the process.
Below are sample teacher retirement letters. Even though it is an informal letter, it should be written with professionalism, and not have an overly casual tone. The letter should be written in business-letter style, and it may be acceptable to copy the letter to everyone via email, except the direct superior.
Retirement Letter is Still Customary
While writing a retirement letter is still customary, the time it takes to compose a letter that contains exactly the right words can be unexpectedly time-consuming. Here, it often helps to have some guidance from others who have gone through the process.
Below are sample teacher retirement letters. Even though it is an informal letter, it should be written with professionalism, and not have an overly casual tone. The letter should be written in business-letter style, and it may be acceptable to copy the letter to everyone via email, except the direct superior.
Sample 1 - Teacher Retirement Letter
Teacher’s Name
Teacher’s Address
City, State, Zip Code
DATE
Principal’s Name
School’s Name
School’s Address
City, State, Zip Code
Dear Principal’s Name:
After 25 years as an educator, it is time for retirement. Because of this personal plan of retirement, this correspondence is to give my resignation as teacher at Name of School.
In the past three decades, I have instructed so many young people who have gone on to benefit our society in big ways. This truly makes me feel accomplished with my career choice and my performance as well. Every year, it seems that more past students come to see me.
They explain how their lives were changed during high school. Many of them give me a little credit for their hard work. This is why teaching is the most rewarding career in the world. I have spent so many years learning about places all over the globe and now with more years behind me than before me, it is time to travel.
I hope you accept my resignation and know that I have truly enjoyed every moment in this institution.
Best regards,
Your signature
Your typed name
Teacher’s Name
Teacher’s Address
City, State, Zip Code
DATE
Principal’s Name
School’s Name
School’s Address
City, State, Zip Code
Dear Principal’s Name:
After 25 years as an educator, it is time for retirement. Because of this personal plan of retirement, this correspondence is to give my resignation as teacher at Name of School.
In the past three decades, I have instructed so many young people who have gone on to benefit our society in big ways. This truly makes me feel accomplished with my career choice and my performance as well. Every year, it seems that more past students come to see me.
They explain how their lives were changed during high school. Many of them give me a little credit for their hard work. This is why teaching is the most rewarding career in the world. I have spent so many years learning about places all over the globe and now with more years behind me than before me, it is time to travel.
I hope you accept my resignation and know that I have truly enjoyed every moment in this institution.
Best regards,
Your signature
Your typed name
Sample 2 - Teacher Retirement Letter
Teacher’s Name
Teacher’s Address
City, State, Zip Code
DATE
Principal’s Name
School’s Name
School’s Address
City, State, Zip Code
Dear Principal’s Name:
This letter is my formal notice that I am resigning from my job as high school Art Teacher in Name of School. My last day of attendance will be DATE, which is the last day of this school year.
I enjoy teaching, and would be happy to organize art workshops connected with the Museum for your students if it would be considered useful.
I sincerely appreciate the freedom and support you have given me in the teaching of art and appreciate the seriousness with which you promote fine arts in the school. I hope I can continue to contribute to your curriculum.
Thank you for the wonderful experience of teaching art in your esteemed school.
Sincerely,
Signature of Teacher
Printed Name of Teacher
Teacher’s Name
Teacher’s Address
City, State, Zip Code
DATE
Principal’s Name
School’s Name
School’s Address
City, State, Zip Code
Dear Principal’s Name:
This letter is my formal notice that I am resigning from my job as high school Art Teacher in Name of School. My last day of attendance will be DATE, which is the last day of this school year.
I enjoy teaching, and would be happy to organize art workshops connected with the Museum for your students if it would be considered useful.
I sincerely appreciate the freedom and support you have given me in the teaching of art and appreciate the seriousness with which you promote fine arts in the school. I hope I can continue to contribute to your curriculum.
Thank you for the wonderful experience of teaching art in your esteemed school.
Sincerely,
Signature of Teacher
Printed Name of Teacher
Sample 3 - Teacher Retirement Letter
Teacher’s Name
Teacher’s Address
City, State, Zip Code
DATE
Principal’s Name
School’s Name
School’s Address
City, State, Zip Code
Dear Principal’s Name:
Please accept this letter of retirement from the position of teacher, and will not be returning to teach this fall. I have enjoyed working with and learning from my colleagues for the past [Number] years, and am ready to move on to the next phase in my life.
I am willing to help you in any way to make the transition as smooth as possible. This includes assisting in recruiting and training my replacement. Please let me know if there is anything specific that you would like me to do.
Again, it has been a pleasure working as a part of your school.
Best regards,
Your signature
Your typed name
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