What is it really like to work in a private school? Is it the same as teaching in a public school?
- I'll explore private school jobs and the opportunities they offer.
- I'll also share some insights into teaching in a private school versus a public school.
- I'll also look at the benefits of working at a private school, preparing for work in a private school, and finding a teaching position.
My Experience Teaching in Private Schools
I taught Latin, English, World History, Music, and Computers in private schools and was also the Deputy Director of one in The Bahamas.
- I love the small classes. I never had more than 15 students.
- What I liked most was that my students loved learning. Their curiosity was boundless.
- My students also worked very hard. I remember 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.
- The students were generally gifted. Indeed, several were probably geniuses.
Photo of Rob Kennedy in the 90s when he was teaching.
The partnership with parents was constructive.
- My parents appreciated the education we were giving their children.
- I appreciated the support they gave us at home.
- In the 90s, I know that things were simpler because there were no smartphones and social media to distract my students.
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