Teaching and Employment

You can send a resume and use an agency to find a private school job. However, using your network is the best way to find a private school job. You do have a network, don't you?

In truth, the private school job-hunting season never ceases. The main window of opportunity is from December through March. Not much happens on either side of those months unless a school has an unexpected vacancy. This is where your network comes in. Let's say you are considering finding a new position for the next school year. Firm up your decision by the end of October or November so that you can begin your active job search.

The First Steps

Check the job boards in the areas you are thinking about moving to. Register with an agency that specializes in placing private school teachers. They will know about openings. That will get you thinking about the possibilities.

Know why you want to make a move. Are you making a lateral move, i.e., moving to another school to do the same thing you've been doing? Or are you seeking different responsibilities, such as being an administrator? You need to have your goals clearly understood. That will be invaluable during the interview process when the question "Why do you want to leave St. Swithin's and come teach at our school?" is asked.

This brief video offers three tips to advance your career by networking.

Exploring Private School Jobs: Opportunities and Insights

What is it really like to work in a private school? Is it the same as teaching in a public school? We'll explore private school jobs and the opportunities they offer. We'll also share some insights into teaching in a private school versus a public school, as well as the benefits of working at a private school, preparing for work in a private school, and finding employment there.

I taught Latin, English, World History, Music, and Computers in private schools and was also the Deputy Director of one
What I liked the most was that my students loved learning. Their curiosity was boundless. They also worked very hard. I remember most of my middle school and high school students lugging wheeled suitcases filled with textbooks. The John E. Warriner English Grammar and Composition texts were thick and heavy, as was the world history text. My classes were small. The students were generally gifted. Indeed, several were probably geniuses. The partnership with parents was constructive. They appreciated the education we were giving their children. We appreciated the support they gave at home. Mind you, as I think back to those days in the 90s, I didn't have to deal with smartphones and all the social media distractions such as TikTok that are rampant today. It was some of the hardest work I ever did. I had to draft my lesson plans for the week to be reviewed every