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.

Why Teach at a Private/Independent School?

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.

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Our Process

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.

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General Requirements for Candidates

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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  • Tim Green was thorough and thoughtful in his Athletics Assessment of our program at the University of Chicago Lab School, speaking to numerous people, poring over data, and evaluating our programs and facilities. He helped us identify and articulate key priorities over the short and long term. A great pleasure to work with, and the assessment was highly worthwhile. Thank you!

    Tori JuedsChicago, IL

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  • Southern Teachers has been a great long-term partner in our hiring. Taking the time and making the effort to know our school and its culture has built a relationship that has allowed you to send us better candidates.

    DuBose EglestonCharleston, SC

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  • At each juncture in my career, I have reconnected with Southern Teachers. They are unique among teacher agencies in that they commit time and resources to knowing candidates and building partnerships with them.

    Marie Reed Charlottesville, VA

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  • Southern Teachers is one of the easiest placement organizations I have worked with. Your staff is accessible, supportive, and sustains a high level of engagement. Your website is easy to navigate and the video introductions of candidates are a real plus.

    Garhett WagersHouston, TX

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Latest News

  • NEW! Division Director Mentoring

    The success and effectiveness of a division is directly tied to the strength and capability of its director. Ensure you're equipped to lead with our new Division Director Mentoring service. 

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  • Athletic Director Opportunity in Chicago

    ST Search & Consulting is assisting The University of Chicago Laboratory Schools (Lab) in the search for its next Athletic Director. Lab is a co-educational day school serving over 2,200 students in Nursery 3-Grade 12.

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  • Head Coach Mentoring

    Head Coaches and their highly visible sports teams are front-line representatives of the school and its mission. Ensure your coaches are equipped to lead with ST Athletics' sport-specific mentoring service. 

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  • Teacher Job Board is Now Available!

    The ST Teacher Job Board, which lists teaching jobs at K-12 private schools across America, is live! Schools may post a job for free, and interested candidates will be directed to the school's website to apply. 

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  • Recent Administrative Placements!

    We are pleased to share our new page for recent Administrative Placements. Follow the link below!

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  • 2024 Student Art Contest Winners!

    We are delighted to announce the winners of our 15th Annual Student Art Contest! See their wonderful work in the 2024-25 ST calendar.

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  • Why an Elephant?

    This majestic creature symbolizes many different things in cultures around the world, but we selected it as our icon because the elephant and the agency have key traits in common.

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