Southern Teachers is the premier placement service for private school teacher jobs in the South. Since 1902, teachers, coaches, and administrators have found more jobs through Southern Teachers than from any other source.
Our services are free for candidates.
Schools pay for our services because they trust Southern Teachers to serve them with integrity and care as they seek the very best educators for their students.
At an independent school, quality isn’t just test scores and college acceptances; it’s also the unique way teachers maximize the potential of their students.
Independent schools have small class sizes, allowing teachers to create a more intimate learning environment. Teachers have the flexibility and autonomy to forge their own paths to excellence. Engaged faculties help support and foster first-time teachers as they become part of the school community. And parental involvement effectively creates a classroom beyond the school walls.
Once you've been accepted as an ST candidate, a placement counselor will be assigned to help you through the entire job search process. Together, you'll assemble a compelling credentials file, prepare for interviews, and discern your best job opportunities.
You'll discuss your talents and interests, your career goals and relocation preferences. Next, your counselor will contact your references. Our full understanding of your search helps us identify opportunities most appropriate for you from the thousands of private school teacher jobs listed with us each year.
A bachelor's degree is required and a strong academic record is important. What matters most is a prospective teacher’s gift for managing and motivating kids. Schools will often consider a candidate’s previous success as a camp counselor, coach, tutor, or residential advisor.
For elementary school teaching positions, certification is usually required. For teachers in middle and upper school, however, schools focus on subject area knowledge and skills in communicating and connecting with teenagers.
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