About Independent Schools

Teaching in Independent Schools
March 20, 2008
This backgrounder explores the benefits of teaching at an independent school.

Taking the International School Route: What You Need to Know to Get Started on an Overseas Teaching Career
September 25, 2006
This article, written by Cory Scott of the American International School in Dhaka (Bangladesh), offers insight into the opportunities that come with teaching at a school outside of the United States. It also provides tips about the recruitment process.

NAIS Teaching in Independent Schools Poster
June 28, 2002
To get a free Teaching in Independent Schools poster to hang in your college's career center, send an e-mail to careerhelp@nais.org.

On Being a Hedgehog
April 23, 2002
This article describes how one teacher found accountability and freedom at an independent school. On Being a Hedgehog was originally published in the Winter 2002 issue of The Quarterly of the National Writing Project, Vol. 24, No. 1

Why Teach in an Independent School
April 11, 2002
This article draws from survey research conducted among independent school teachers to outline teacher satisfaction and compensation issues and to explore climate and diversity issues in independent schools.

What Independent School Teachers Say about Teaching in Independent Schools
April 4, 2002
These excerpts illustrate why teachers choose a career in independent schools.

What Are Independent Schools?
February 13, 2002
This definition of independent schools outlines how they are funded and how they differ from public and other private schools.

Where Do NAIS Schools Fit in the National Education Picture?
February 13, 2002
This article provides facts and figures about K-12 education in the United States and describes how independent schools fit in the larger educational picture.

Careers in Independent Schools
February 8, 2002
This article outlines the various job positions available in independent schools.