Job Search Resources

How to find a private school position.

• Do I Need to be Certified?
  Each state sets its own teacher certification requirements. While many private schools do not require you to be certified, it is in your best interests to obtain certification. This article includes contact information for state education offices so you can begin the process.
• Private School Employment Dos and Don'ts
  It's a tough job market out there. Observe these Dos and Don'ts to keep yourself ahead of the competition.
• Private School Jobs
  Teaching in a private school is different from teaching in a public school. Find out more here including information on duties, compensation and where to find jobs.
• What About Teaching Overseas?
  With the job market looking bleak, teaching is an option many recent college graduates are considering. Teaching overseas has all kinds of attractive features. We look at private school teaching jobs and explain what is involved in finding one, applying and more.

Applying and Interviewing

How to apply for a private school job

• 5 Common Employment Application Mistakes
  Submit your employment application the way a Swiss watch craftsman builds a watch. With precision and accuracy.
• 5 Tips for a Successful Job Interview
  You have a lot riding on your job interview. Here are some tips for a successful interview.
• How to Apply for a Private School Job
  Do five simple things when applying for a private school teaching position and you will be successful.
• How to Write a Cover Letter
  When you apply for a position at a private school, you need to use a slightly different approach than you would use if you were applying for a sales job somewhere.
• What To Wear at Your Job Interview
  First impressions are lasting impressions. What you wear at an interview for a teaching job is important. Almost as important as your qualifications and credentials.
• Job Search: Matching Your Qualifications
  Matching your qualifications with what the school is looking for is one of the most important parts of the job process. Get it wrong and you might miss getting an interview.
• Making It Accurate and Truthful
  You must not fudge the facts on your private school employment application. Tell the truth. Put a positive spin on any potentially negative areas. More here.
• Staying Positive While Unemployed
  Staying positive while being unemployed is never easy. But it is a critical part of the process.

Basics

Information about working in private schools

• Conducting a Job Search Via Social Media
  Social media such as Twitter, LinkedIn, blogs and Facebook offer special opportunities for the private school job-seeker.
• Employing Foreign Nationals
  Can non-U.S. teachers get employment in American private schools? The answer is "No" in 99.9% of cases.
• How to Find a Private School Job
  You can send in a resume and use an agency, but the very best way to find a private school job is to use your network. You do have a network, don't you?
• Is Your Network Keeping You Connected?
  The non-unionized private school teacher has to create her own ways of staying connected. Staying connected keeps you informed and gives you a sense of solidarity.
• Time Line for Finding a Private School Job
  Finding a private school job takes time. Lots of time. This time line will focus your efforts on what has to be done and when it ideally should be done.
• What Do Teachers Make?
  What do teachers make? Teachers' salaries vary from state to state, indeed, from school to school.
• What's Your Marketability Quotient?
  Finding a good job requires some market savvy.

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