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.
When summer rolls around and the academic year has concluded, many educators often decide to seek unique and fulfilling summer employment experiences that align with their passion for teaching. If you’re an educator with a yearning for adventure over the summer months, becoming a trip leader with Putney Student Travel might be the adventure you’re
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In the world of Catholic high schools, the President/Principal model often takes center stage, addressing the diverse needs of their school community. Having spent over two decades in this dynamic landscape, I’ve witnessed the incredible impact of this leadership structure firsthand. It’s a bit like a finely choreographed dance where every move counts. So, what
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A few years into what ultimately became a 20-year headship, two trustees on the Governance Committee suggested that I should have a succession plan…for me. At first, my heart sank. Were they sending me a no-confidence message? Or presaging my imminent demise? As the two of them (a chair of a prominent executive search firm
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The epitome of educational leadership. The preeminent educator in the country. Friend. “The Children Come First” was the guiding principle of Dr. Constance E. Clayton throughout her career of four decades in the Philadelphia School District as she rose from being an elementary classroom teacher in 1955 to becoming the first female and African American
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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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Back to school brings with it the joy of fresh starts, clean notebooks, and tidy to-do lists. But the opening of school also generally means an onslaught of meetings, and for even the most zealous of educators, those meetings can prove more draining than inspiring. I don’t think it has to be that way. Over
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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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