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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Philadelphia | January 26, 2024 – January 27, 2024 FORUM/DEIB

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Los Angeles | February 2, 2024 FORUM/Los Angeles

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Boston | February 9, 2024 – February 10, 2024 FORUM/Boston

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Atlanta | February 23, 2024 FORUM/Atlanta

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New York City | March 8, 2024 FORUM/New York City

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San Francisco | March 15, 2024 FORUM/San Francisco

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

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Philadelphia skyline
Philadelphia | January 26, 2024 – January 27, 2024 FORUM/DEIB

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Los Angeles | February 2, 2024 FORUM/Los Angeles

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Boston waterfront skyline
Boston | February 9, 2024 – February 10, 2024 FORUM/Boston

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Atlanta, Georgia, USA downtown skyline.
Atlanta | February 23, 2024 FORUM/Atlanta

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New York City skyline at sunset
New York City | March 8, 2024 FORUM/New York City

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San Francisco | March 15, 2024 FORUM/San Francisco

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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

11/19/2023 | Looking for a Summer Adventure? Check Out Putney Student Travel

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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11/07/2023 | Empowering Leadership: The Role of President and Principal in Catholic Education

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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10/30/2023 | Hope Is Not a Strategy

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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10/24/2023 | “The Children Come First”

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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08/21/2023 | 5 Things to Consider as You Set Up Your Classroom This Year

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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08/17/2023 | , Designing Meetings That People Don’t Dread

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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07/18/2023 | Summertime Kudos

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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06/20/2023 | What Boards Need to Know About Interim Headship

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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2023 CS&A/TABS Scholars
06/16/2023 | Empowering the Next Generation of Educators: 2023 Carney Sandoe/TABS Summer Fellows

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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