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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]...why do teachers go work at privates? Is it tough for privates to hire teachers?

Public gets higher salary, union representation, better & lifetime health insurance, pension after 25 years, more chances to rise ranks in administration? Private gets paid less, not sure about health insurance, and no pension? I believe private teachers get major tuition discount for their kids, but I doubt that's a difference maker when you're in your 20s and just starting out.[/quote]

Yes, teachers at privates are paid significantly less!  I've taught at three...

I attended private schools and have only taught in independents.  I don't think private schools necessarily have the best teachers because there are so many very young teachers who take the low-paying jobs because they don't intend to stay in teaching long, or because they aren't employable at public since they are not certified.  Of course, there are also some great teachers, many of whom don't need the money because of their spouses, but the young, uncertified, inexperienced teachers are a problem I am noticing more as I get older.

Of course, on this site, parents will chime in to tell me it is different at their school, and their underpaid young teachers are excellent.

I'm offering my opinion based on 10+ years as a teacher in several independents.[/quote]

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