Independent school teachers salary survey!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The ONLY people who can help teachers in Independent Schools are the only ones who count in the process--the parents. So if you think that your teachers deserve fair pay for their work, energy, enthusiasm, and dedication, you need to demand it from your board and from your admins.

hear, hear!


5 years, $41,000, PP-8

[Anonymous]

Traditionally girls' schools receive less in endowments than boys' schools for another reason (long known by thosein the advancement offices of all- girls schools, right through women's colleges, I'm afraid), when women get married, the family typically donates to ONE shook, and it's the husband's. Times are changing, and that's shifting, but the endowments over literally hundreds of years of that practice (fathers, sons, grandfathers, great-grandfathers) and it being part of a tradition has done very well for the boys' schools (and men's colleges) and not well for their counterparts struggling to catch up.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Traditionally girls' schools receive less in endowments than boys' schools for another reason (long known by thosein the advancement offices of all- girls schools, right through women's colleges, I'm afraid), when women get married, the family typically donates to ONE shook, and it's the husband's. Times are changing, and that's shifting, but the endowments over literally hundreds of years of that practice (fathers, sons, grandfathers, great-grandfathers) and it being part of a tradition has done very well for the boys' schools (and men's colleges) and not well for their counterparts struggling to catch up. [/quote



Do not believe this is the problem now. The administration at boys schools and girls schools approach this very differently. Boys (St Alban's, Landon) are told it is their duty to give back to their school. Much better sense of community overall. NCS administration does an awful job of making all of the girls feel valued and included. This is a real wake up call to the administrators of all girls schools. What is the experience you have given these girls? How are you perceived by them? Do they feel valued by you? Top administrator at an all girls private had lunch with several seniors. She got the name wrong of the most celebrated athlete in the grade even as she was holding her up as a role model. Then she went on to opine that the school needs to force the girls to participate more in sports, whether they wanted to or not. Complete disregard for girls who are arts focused.

[Anonymous]

My mother: popular teacher in a "specials" area, with 30 yrs exp, master's, earns just under...$30k. Started 20 yrs ago at her current school earning $11.

Like most of the longtime independent school teachers I know she has a high-earning spouse. The atmosphere, resources and autonomy of the independent school make it worth it to her, but it's obviously not a sustainable proposition for everyone.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:NCS administration does an awful job of making all of the girls feel valued and included. This is a real wake up call to the administrators of all girls schools. What is the experience you have given these girls?

I stumbled upon this thread but I'd like to say, as an NCS grad, that I completely agree with this statement. The administration was terrible at recognizing and dealing with an intense "mean girl" culture and with the pressure/competition put upon students. While I learned so much at NCS, I have very negative memories of the school. I do give a small amount each year to the annual fund but I give much more to my college. I hope they have changed the culture since I attended in the 80s/early 90s.

[Anonymous]

I think that when we pay for a private education, we are first and foremost buying:

1/smaller class sizes and snazzy facilities
2/the right to hang out with the right crowds
3/a name to put on the kids' high school file that says to top colleges "have money. Will pay (including for many years afterwards if necessary)."

My sad conclusion, after years spent paying for private schooling.

[Anonymous]

Parent here with child in public school. The analysis above is interesting. Can I point out that 'hanging out with the right crowd' can equal connections/jobs later? I have seen many a boss scan a resume for school names he or she 'knows' as well. Just saying. Our kid is going to be standing on his merits, but in this economy, that's a little scary too...