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Careers in Independent Schools

Independent schools seek intelligent, educated, idealistic, and highly motivated faculty, staff, and administrators. Interested candidates can expect to enjoy a strong professional teaching experience, engaged students, small manageable classes, competitive salaries, and attractive benefits packages. Enjoy exploring the opportunities currently available in the Southwest.

Independent Schools…

  • determine their own missions and are mission-driven

  • have a clearly stated educational philosophy which is academic in nature

  • are committed to high educational standards

  • are governed by a board of trustees

  • comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws

  • practice non-discriminatory policies

  • demonstrate good faith efforts to diversify the student body, faculty, and staff

  • earn and sustain accreditation from state and regional organizations such as Independent Schools Association of the Southwest

  • are supported primarily by tuition, charitable contributions, and endowment income rather than by taxes or church funds.

  • are incorporated as 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations

  • offer prospective teachers a wide range of geographic and cultural choices

  • are, most importantly, seeking the very best teachers