Private School Employment CenterLooking for a job in a private school? Curious about salaries? Want to sign with an agency? Dusting off your resume? Here are some answers to your questions about finding a private school position. Be warned! This is not something you begin at the last minute. Plan your moves well in advance and keep on top of the details. The prize will be yours. Digital Vision/Getty Images Tired of the corporate grind? Want to make a difference? Enjoy shaping young minds and lives? These are just some of the many reasons why skilled, experienced people in all walks of life leave their employment and become teachers in mid-career. I know! I did it! It was one of the best things I ever did. |
Is it a legal requirement for a teacher in a private school to be certified? It depends on the state. Some states require private school teachers to be certified. Many schools take their lead from the state education board's requirements. They reason that their faculty should have the same or better credentials as public school teachers. Still other private schools prefer really strong credentials in the subject area, placing less importance initially on the teacher training. They usually prefer to train their teachers themselves. |
Finding THE PERFECT JOB is a daunting task. Here are ten tips to make the process a bit easier. Good luck! Dozens of state, regional and national associations now have job boards listing vacancies at their member schools. Observe application deadlines. The savvy teacher will find out what the job market wants and make sure his skills and experience are a match. Here are three things you can do to make yourself more marketable. Another way to find a job is to advertise your availability, anonymously, of course. The blunt reality is that the best way to find a private school teaching job is to build a solid network of colleagues and associates. Then use it. Teaching overseas is a richly rewarding experience. Do it if you can! Here are three reasons why you should. If you are looking for a new job, you have to do more than write a good resume and answer a few ads.... Compensation in private schools is just like compensation in any other sector. It's all over the ball park. Some private schools pay very well. Others pay poorly. We take a look at private school teacher salaries and offer some resources to assist your research. A good cover letter is a critical part of the job search process. Get it right and you stand a good chance at being interviewed. Get it wrong and your resume ends up in the circular file. Here are five tips which will help you nail this part of the employment process. | 
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