“Leaders don’t create followers, they create more leaders.” Tom Peters
Independent, private, international, and like-kind schools use Carney, Sandoe & Associates to fill their leadership positions — including head of school jobs, division head openings (upper school principal, middle school head, etc.), directors of development, directors of admissions, and other top opportunities — in two different ways.
Head of School and Key Administrator Opportunities
Most head of school or key administrator searches are run through our retained Search Group. If you're interested in head of school or other key administrator opportunities, review our list of current active searches.
Other Leadership Opportunities
Other leadership opportunities are filled in conjunction with our Placement Group. If you're interested in these roles, learn more below about what independent schools are looking for in these positions and apply today to become a job-seeking candidate with CS&A.
Recent News
08/26/2024 | Landing the Job A Seamless Head of School Transition: An Interview with Jacques Weber and Ariane Baer-Harper
Senior Consultant, Karen Neitzel, had the privilege of sitting down with Heads of School, Jacques Weber and Ariane Baer-Harper. Karen worked with both candidates in their Head of School searches, supporting Jacques’ placement at Dallas International School and then partnering with the Austin International School board to replace him at Austin International with Ariane. She
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08/09/2024 | Thought Leadership Meet Me at The Well
One of my favorite childhood memories is of our annual summer trip from Philadelphia to Virginia to a family home where my mother was born. As we drove south, my excitement grew when the Blue Ridge Mountains came into view and we exited I-81 to a state road the led to my small maternal hometown.
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08/08/2024 | Thought Leadership A Proven Approach to Support and Guide the Board of Directors/Trustees
Over the years as President/Head of School/CEO I have been both blessed and challenged to engage with the complete constellation of contributors and claimants to an academic institution. This includes twelve different Board Chairs. Each chair brings a different perspective to the position and, as a result, a different presumption about the relationship between Board
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07/24/2024 | Thought Leadership Discernment is Disposition
Search Consultant, Kent Hickey co-wrote an article entitled Discernment is Disposition about effective discernment in Catholic School leadership through integrated contemplative practices that foster spiritual integrity. Follow the link below to read this inspiring article written for Catholic Virtual. Discernment is Disposition
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06/23/2024 | Landing the Job Leading in a War Zone: An Interview with Trae Holland, School Director at Pechersk School International in Kyiv, Ukraine
Carney, Sandoe & Associates International Practice has the privilege of working with schools around the globe. They are offered the unique opportunity to learn about the different cultures that shape a school and how it influences the curriculum, faculty, and students. International schools provide opportunities for cultural awareness, global citizenship, and social-emotional learning. Senior Consultant,
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05/13/2024 | Landing the Job, Thought Leadership Eye-Catching Résumés for a Headship Are Accomplishment Driven
More often than not, as a job seeker your résumé precedes you. It is the first impression a potential school has of you – and is usually a quick one. At Carney, Sandoe & Associates, we see hundreds of résumés for aspiring and current heads of school each year. Some catch our eye and capture
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04/28/2024 | Thought Leadership The Role of the President/Head of School in Strengthening Student Engagement
In the heart of leadership, our mission goes far beyond the boardroom. As a consultant trusted to guide the appointment of leaders in esteemed institutions, I’ve discovered the immeasurable value of strengthening student engagement. Serving as a president in the president/principal model for over two decades, I’ve also had the privilege of witnessing firsthand the
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04/15/2024 | CS&A News Interview with Aracelis Maldonado on her Path to Leadership in International Education
Senior Consultant, Karen Neitzel, had the privilege of sitting down with Head of School, Aracelis Maldonado, at the East Asia Regional Council of Schools Conference (EARCOS) held October 2023 in Bangkok, Thailand. Maldonado is the incoming Upper School Director at the American School of Paris, a search led by Karen and Chaya Keefe of CS&A.
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03/28/2024 | Landing the Job 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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