K-12 Entry Level Teachers

Description: Educator’s Ally is a highly personalized search and placement agency connecting educators, administrators, and senior leaders with K-12 independent/private schools throughout the country. We are currently assisting schools throughout the country with their searches for Associate/Assistant Teachers and Fellows for the ‘24-25 school year.

Associate/Assistant Teachers: Teach across disciplines in Elementary School (PreK-4th) or Middle School (5th-8th)

Fellows: Teach a specific Upper School (9th-12th) discipline (ex: Chemistry, English).

*In most cases, independent schools do not require candidates to have certification or to be education majors.

Overview of Positions:

• The goal of AT and Fellow positions is to provide a solid foundation for their future careers in education.
• The way schools do this is by placing large emphasis on mentorship and professional development.
• Other opportunities include associate level positions in Development, Admissions, and DEIJ

Responsibilities Include:

• Classroom teaching
• Coaching
• Participation in extracurricular activities
• If boarding school: residential life, dorm duty

Timeline: We are already working searches for fall '24! Most searches finish up by the spring.

Desired experience includes:

• An undergraduate degree is required
• Strong academic performance
• A demonstrated interest in teaching and/or working with young people
• Experience working/volunteering with students or school-age kids in any capacity this may include: tutoring, camp counselor, babysitting, athletic coaching, teaching assistant (TA), peer mentorship, residential duties, etc...
• Interest in participating in extracurricular areas such as athletics, the arts, community service, debate, student publications, affinity groups etc..
• Strong organizational skills, time management, and communication skills