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
