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.
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.
Whether you list two positions with us or 20, becoming a CS&A Member School has considerable advantages.
Learn MoreBy becoming a Member School, you enjoy benefits that help meet the hiring objectives of your school. Click here to learn more.
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).
Learn MoreOur Placement Group operates on a contingency basis, typically helping schools fill teaching and coaching positions. Our Search Group works on a “retained search” basis for high-level positions such as head of school and key administrators. Learn more about the differences here.
We are committed to increasing equity, diversity, and inclusion – both within our own organization and among the educational communities with whom we partner.
Learn MoreFrom our annual FORUM/Diversity hiring and professional development event, to our Women’s Institute which supports women in education, to the HBCUs and HSIs we recruit at, and our dedicated DEI consulting services, CS&A is dedicated to fostering diverse and inclusive environments. Click here for more.
While there are still beautiful summer days to enjoy before the new school year begins, teachers across the country are already organizing their classrooms for the new group of students they will welcome in the coming weeks. Whether you are a seasoned educator, or just beginning your career as a teacher, setting up your space
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We’ve all heard (and probably used) the phrase “teamwork makes the dream work.” As cheesy as the phrase can sound, we take its meaning to heart at Carney Sandoe. The strength of our firm lies not only in our collective efforts but also in the individuals who comprise our team. Without their unwavering passion, empathy,
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This article appeared as “The Great In-Between” in the Summer 2023 issue of Independent School magazine. I’ll admit it: Not one person at any of the independent schools where I served as interim head of school—not one—was thrilled with the prospect of having an interim. I think it’s fair to say that most trustees, administrators, and
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For the fourth summer in a row, we are thrilled to announce our continued collaboration with The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) as we award a group of remarkable college graduates the opportunity to attend the highly sought-after TABS Summer Session this coming July at Boston University. Selected from a pool of exceptional CS&A candidates,
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This is the time of year that can be exhausting and exhilarating, all at the same time. Whether you are working in schools, or attending one, there is no question that everyone is feeling like summer is within reach. Yet, there is still so much to wrap up before leaving the school year behind. As
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If you’ve just been offered a new teaching or administrative job (congratulations!), you have plenty of things on your mind. After the initial celebratory excitement, you’ll likely have questions you need answered, potential housing or salary considerations, and dreams and plans to concoct for your new classroom or office. One thing you might not be
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This winter, I had the opportunity to sit down with John McVeigh, the first-year Head of School at Holderness School, a private, coeducational college preparatory school of 300 boarding and day students in Holderness, New Hampshire. John joined the Holderness community after 19 years at the Brooks School, where he most recently served as Associate
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You are likely beginning to think about signing the contract, potentially moving to a new location, and on-boarding at your new school. But what if there’s another position for which you are a finalist — or, even, one that’s earlier in the process, but which you find very intriguing? When should you make moves on
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With the first week of April drawing to a close, our final hiring conference coming up next Friday in Washington, D.C., and the peak of independent school hiring season just barely in the rear-view mirror, early spring can be a stressful time. If you have been searching for a new job, the last few weeks
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