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Boarding Schools: Work. Play. Live.

Working in a boarding school can be one of the most rewarding experiences for an educator. If immersive teaching environments, tight-knit communities, top-notch facilities and resources, and opportunities to make a real different sound appealing to you, you should consider the world of boarding schools.

CS&A, You, and Boarding Schools

We’re a team of passionate professionals dedicated to helping great teachers find great jobs. With deep relationships with a wide network of schools (independent, charter, boarding, secular, nondenominational) across the U.S. and around the world, we know schools, their culture, their community, and their leadership.

Our approach to finding you a job is highly-personalized and authentic. We do the hard work of searching for jobs for you, with the ultimate goal of finding you the best-fit job at a school where you'll thrive.

Oh, and our service is completely free. Get started with CS&A today or learn more about what we do below.

Working With CS&A

The Positions

Learn what type of positions we fill at boarding schools - and what qualities and qualifications schools are looking for.

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The Process

Get to know how we personalize and customize your search in order to find a job that's the best fit for you.

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The FAQs

How extensive is our school network? What are some tips for the candidate application? Can we help you work abroad?

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Resources for Job Seekers

8 Reasons to Work at a Boarding School

This infographic lays out the facts.

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The Easiest Way to Think About Your Personal Statement

We share our best tip on how to think about, then get writing, your personal statement.

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Job Seeker Blog

Browse our library of hundreds job-seekers resources on our blog.

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Hiring Conferences

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New York City | March 28, 2025 FORUM/New York City

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Washington, D.C. | April 11, 2025 FORUM/Washington, D.C.

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New York City | March 28, 2025 FORUM/New York City

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Washington, D.C. | April 11, 2025 FORUM/Washington, D.C.

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Recent News

03/10/2025 | Executive Coaching for K-12 Leadership – An Insurance Policy for Stability and Sustainability in School Leadership

The average tenure of independent school heads has decreased significantly over the past few years, and the consequences of more frequent leadership turnover within school communities can be monumental in terms of morale, market standing, and even long-term sustainability.  So what can be done to increase the likelihood of retention and success for a school

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03/10/2025 | Rethinking How and Why We Gather

Like nearly everyone reading these words, I have spent much of my professional life in meetings. Over the course of my career, as I have shifted from teaching and leading primarily students to teaching and leading primarily adults, I have become a student of meetings, curious about how to make the most of these gatherings

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02/27/2025 | Five Years Later: The Lasting Impact of the Pandemic on Job Seekers

Believe it or not, five years have passed since the country went into lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic. While life has largely returned to business as usual, the job market hasn’t fully reverted. Instead, the hiring landscape has evolved, leading to a workforce with a fresh perspective on job hunting. From flexible work models

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02/14/2025 | 8 Critical Experiences for Aspiring Heads of School

You love your work in schools and get great satisfaction from positively impacting the lives of students. Have you thought about taking the step and considering leading a community and being a head of school? Independent schools need great leaders to successfully confront all the challenges that exist in today’s complex world; never has the

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02/09/2025 | The Changing Role of an International School Head: What are the Implications for Recruiting?

Successful searches demand that all concerned – boards, candidates and consultants – understand the ways in which the role of a school leader is changing.  The implications of this awareness are critically important for current Heads or aspiring Heads of International Schools. As Search Consultants, we are acutely aware that Heads of International Schools are

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01/27/2025 | Replenish at Philly’s Best Eateries During FORUM DEIB

FORUM DEIB will be hosted at the Lowes Hotel on Market Street in Philadelphia.  While you attend the hiring conference and professional development symposium, you are invited to take advantage of some of the city’s best culinary delights. Philadelphia’s food scene is a melting pot of flavors, offering everything from classic cheesesteaks to innovative fine

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12/17/2024 | 3 Things to Tell Your CS&A Associate

If you’ve recently applied for or renewed your candidacy with CS&A, we are excited to work with you this hiring season! When you speak or email with your Associate, it’s important that you tell them certain things about your job search. At Carney Sandoe, we want to make the right match — for both our

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12/11/2024 | Kickstart Your Career in Education with Paid Teaching Associate Positions

Are you passionate about working with young children and exploring a career in education? Paid associate teaching positions at top independent schools across the country might be the perfect opportunity for you. These roles offer hands-on experience, professional growth, and the chance to make a real impact—all while advancing your career!  Here’s what makes these

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12/11/2024 | Tips for First-Time Conference Schools

Unless you’ve been to one of our national or regional hiring conferences, it can be tough to fully understand how they work. We break down the ins and outs of a conference experience for schools and hiring contacts who don’t know what to expect or aren’t sure how they can be a huge asset when

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