Below are the answers to some of the questions we are most frequently
asked. Please call our office if you have any additional questions
or are interested in registering with our agency. At that time,
we will discuss your qualifications and the type of position you
desire.
WHAT DO YOU DO?
We maintain listings of schools in need of educators and college
graduates who are seeking positions in education. Vacancies are
received daily, and as they are listed, we search our database for
qualified candidates. Candidates are then notified of an opening,
and if they are interested, their credentials are promptly forwarded to the appropriate school official for their consideration.
WHAT
GEOGRAPHIC AREA DO YOU COVER?
Most of our placements are made in Connecticut and Westchester
County, New York. We also serve selected schools throughout New
York and New England.
WHAT
TYPE OF POSITIONS DO YOU HAVE?
Each year we have thousands of positions listed with us for all
grades kindergarten through twelfth. Our vacancies are in all
areas of education including teaching, guidance, administration,
and special services.
AM
I QUALIFIED?
If you have at least a bachelor's degree, you are qualified to
work in private schools, as most do not require courses in education.
To teach in a public school, you must be certified, which requires
a certain number of education courses as well as student teaching
or previous experience.
WHAT
SALARY WOULD I RECEIVE?
Salary depends on a number of things, such as years of experience
and the degree you hold. In many cases, salary is negotiable.
Below are some approximate salaries for different types of schools:
Private Schools: Beginners are paid approximately between $25,000
and $35,000, with most receiving between $27,000 and $30,000.
Experienced teachers can make as high as $35,000-$55,000.
Public Schools: Most schools start a beginning teacher at approximately
$35,000. A person with many years of experience could receive
as high as $80,000, and up to $125,000 for an administrative position.
IS
THERE A CHARGE FOR YOUR SERVICE?
There is no charge to register with our agency, but if you accept
a position to which we refer you, there is a fee of 7.5% of your
first year's compensation. Some of the private schools pay the
fee for the candidate.
AM
I STILL FREE TO PURSUE POSITIONS ON MY OWN?
YES! We keep an accurate list of any schools you wish to handle
on your own. This list is updated each time we talk to you.
WHAT
CAN YOU DO FOR ME THAT I CAN'T DO FOR MYSELF?
As you can imagine, over forty years in business and over
10,000 placements have provided us with a lot of valuable contacts.
We have the most extensive and up-to-date list of vacancies available.
In addition, please consider the following benefits of registering
with our agency:
We will help you develop a complete and attractive placement
file.
When you express an interest in one of our vacancies, your file
is sent promptly to the school.
Trying to reach school officials to convince them how well qualified
you are for their position can be frustrating and unproductive.
Much of our time is spent in this area.
Many of our vacancies are not advertised.
Vacancies are filled and new ones develop on a regular basis.
To keep an up-to-date list of these vacancies is very time consuming;
our placement counselors are involved each day in developing and
updating our list.
