K-12 Teaching Opportunities
Want to be a Teacher?
Educator’s Ally helps aspiring and early career educators find positions in K-12 private and independent schools nationwide. We are currently assisting schools throughout the country with their searches for Associate/Assistant Teachers and Fellows for the ‘25-26 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 and Admissions.
Responsibilities Include:
- Classroom teaching
- Coaching
- Participation in extracurricular activities
- If boarding school: residential life, dorm duty
Timeline: We are already working searches for fall '25! 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