Careers in Independent Schools

The Episcopal School of Dallas

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

Resource Documents

Teaching in Independent Schools
Why Teach in an Independent School?