Basics

What is it really like to work in a private school? Is it the same as teaching in a public school? We'll look at the advantages of working in private schools, different types of jobs in private schools, teaching in a private school versus a public school, the benefits of working at a private school, preparing for work in a private school, and finding employment in private schools.

I taught Latin, English, World History, Music, and Computers in private schools. I was also the Deputy Director of a private school. What I liked the most was that my students loved learning. Their curiosity was boundless.

Advantages of Working in a Private School

Flexible Curriculum

A private school teacher does not have to teach to the test. Public school teachers must focus on preparing their students to do well on state-mandated testing instead of really teaching them. Is It Wrong to Teach to The Test?, an article in Edutopia, explains what teaching to the test implies.

Smaller Class Sizes

Private school class sizes are generally smaller than similar public school classes. You can truly teach a small class of students. Discipline issues are minimal. With a class of 12-15, I could see at a glance who understood the lesson and who didn't.

Increased Teacher Safety

Teachers feel safer in most private schools because private schools can enforce their discipline codes with impunity. In addition, most private schools have a much smaller student population than public schools. It is