Resources for Boarding Schools

Find the Right Faculty and Staff for Your School

Partner with Carney Sandoe to find the best people to inspire and care for your school community.

Supporting Boarding Schools Since 1977

At Carney, Sandoe & Associates, we believe there is nothing more important than helping schools hire and retain exceptional faculty and leaders. Our expert recruitment and search teams carry out that belief one teacher, one leader, one school at a time. We partner with schools to ensure that they — and the people who shape them — continue to thrive and serve the wider world.

Our Process

We know that every school is not created equal: a stand-out candidate for one community might not be a good match for another. Our experience, passion, and diligence allow us to make the right match between a school and a candidate.

Our recruitment process is a deeply personal one. We take the time to learn the unique culture of each school, and we invest heavily in forming long-lasting relationships with our hiring contacts. Backed by decades of institutional knowledge, personal connections, hard data, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion, we take the success of our clients as our personal mission.

 

Resources

Become a Member

Whether you list two positions with us or 20, becoming a CS&A Member School has considerable advantages.

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Placement or Retained?

If you’re interested in finding the best candidates to fill a position at your school, you can work with either our Placement Group or our Search Group (or both).

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Equity and Inclusion

We are committed to increasing equity, diversity, and inclusion – both within our own organization and among the educational communities with whom we partner.

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Hiring Conferences

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Washington, D.C. | April 12, 2024 FORUM/Washington, D.C.

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Colorful sunset over the Capitol building
Washington, D.C. | April 12, 2024 FORUM/Washington, D.C.

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Recent News

03/28/2024 | Interview Attire: Authentic Suggestions for a Modern Day World

While job interviews are a necessary part of the job search process, they can also be overwhelming.  Besides having to decide what to say, you are going to need to decide what outfit to wear that demonstrates your professionalism but also reflects your own personal style! As you start to sift through your closet and

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03/19/2024 | The Impact of Leading a Girls’ School

I began my career teaching Middle and Upper School history at The Spence School in Manhattan.  I hadn’t actively sought out a girls’ school; mostly I was happy to be in New York where so many of my friends were also headed.  However, I quickly fell in love with this place where girls did everything

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03/06/2024 | 3 Steps to a Great Cover Letter for a Senior Leadership Position

It can be tempting to use the same cover letter when applying to multiple positions.  However, a cover letter provides you with the chance to make a compelling introduction, provide details not in your résumé, demonstrate your genuine enthusiasm for the position, and highlight why you are a match for the school’s needs and aspirations.

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03/01/2024 | Two New Summer Institutes to Support School Leadership

Carney, Sandoe & Associates is thrilled to announce two new outstanding summer institutes aimed at cultivating best-practice leadership for heads of school and board leadership.  Both programs will take place this July, with participants continuing on in cohorts throughout the remainder of the year for continued support and sustenance. The Well, which will be held

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02/19/2024 | Strengthening the Practice of Enrollment Management: The Importance of Having the Director of Admission/Enrollment Be Part of the Big Table Discussions

Many independent school leaders are drowning under the weight of tactical demands and short-term operational expectations, and they’ve found they have little time to engage in strategic thinking and research. It is the exceptional administrator who can be effective at both strategy and execution. In too many schools, though, Admission and Enrollment Management is not

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02/07/2024 | Leading with Purpose: A President’s Guide to Effective Board Leadership

The task of appointing board leadership by Presidents of Catholic high schools is an important one. In the world of Catholic education, the path to success is paved with faith, commitment, and effective board leadership. For those of us entrusted with the responsibility of shepherding these institutions, the role of board members, whether they’re known

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02/05/2024 | The Ultimate Guide to CS&A Hiring Conferences

It’s our favorite time of year at CS&A: hiring conference season! Every year from January through April, our faculty placement team boards planes, trains, and automobiles to host a series of hiring conferences across the country. For candidates, there’s a lot to learn about attending a hiring conference, and how best to prepare for success

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01/30/2024 | 5 Lessons Learned from International Leadership Searches

by Art Charles CS&A’s International Schools Practice offers a team of seasoned school leaders who have assisted more than 300 schools, mostly international, in finding senior administrators.  We have successfully completed searches for international schools large and small, in more than 50 countries.  As a group of consultants, we have more than 45 years of

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12/05/2023 | An Empty Chair at the Catholic School Table

by Kent Hickey and Rob Birdsell Introduction Clergy and religious have been the leaders of Catholic schools in our country throughout most of their long history. What that meant in years’ past was that most Catholic schools were led by those who received both extensive spiritual formation prior to entering the position and ongoing spiritual

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