For the people by the people. If you feel the call to politics, go for it. There's no reason everyday citizens can't run.
On the teachers carrying, I don't have a problem with that. Some probably do already. But in general, I doubt the majority of parents would be in favor of it. I think it would be a better idea to have it someone's job(s) to be a security professional. Trained to respond, specifically, responding with a lot of kids around. Teachers are teachers. Not saying they can't respond. But I think a teacher with CC or a regular CC citizen should use a firearm for immediate defense of themselves or others. It could cause problems to have a teacher trying to clear a room or rooms attempting to "respond" to something like an active shooter. Sure, better than nothing but no where near as good as someone trained to do so.
That could also cover the creating jobs part of your platform.