“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
04/16/2025 | Education News and Trends The Visa Landscape: Understanding Hiring International Candidates
As schools strive to diversify their faculty and address staffing challenges, hiring international teachers is becoming an increasingly attractive option. However, many schools mistakenly assume that visa sponsorship is too complex or costly to pursue. In reality, with the right partnerships and strategies, schools can successfully sponsor international educators while managing the process efficiently. In
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04/02/2025 | Landing the Job Navigating the Head of School Search: One Candidate’s Take
The journey to becoming a Head of School is both exhilarating and daunting, and at times, even a little ridiculous. I remember arriving at my hotel after a finalist interview day, electrified by the experience, but so completely drained that I fell immediately asleep, thankful I had pre-set my alarm for the next morning. The
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03/31/2025 | Landing the Job Assistant Head of School, Becky Jobes on her Path to International School Leadership
Senior Consultant and International Practice Leader, Karen Neitzel, had the privilege of re-connecting with Assistant Head of School, Becky Jobes, over Zoom in late March. Becky is in her first year as the Assistant Head of School at Frankfurt International School. That search was led by Karen Neitzel, Deb Welch and Madeleine Maceda Heide. She
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03/10/2025 | Education News and Trends Executive Coaching for K-12 Leadership – An Insurance Policy for Stability and Sustainability in School Leadership
The average tenure of independent school heads has decreased significantly over the past few years, and the consequences of more frequent leadership turnover within school communities can be monumental in terms of morale, market standing, and even long-term sustainability. So what can be done to increase the likelihood of retention and success for a school
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03/10/2025 | Thought Leadership Rethinking How and Why We Gather
Like nearly everyone reading these words, I have spent much of my professional life in meetings. Over the course of my career, as I have shifted from teaching and leading primarily students to teaching and leading primarily adults, I have become a student of meetings, curious about how to make the most of these gatherings
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02/27/2025 | CS&A News Five Years Later: The Lasting Impact of the Pandemic on Job Seekers
Believe it or not, five years have passed since the country went into lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic. While life has largely returned to business as usual, the job market hasn’t fully reverted. Instead, the hiring landscape has evolved, leading to a workforce with a fresh perspective on job hunting. From flexible work models
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02/14/2025 | Thought Leadership 8 Critical Experiences for Aspiring Heads of School
You love your work in schools and get great satisfaction from positively impacting the lives of students. Have you thought about taking the step and considering leading a community and being a head of school? Independent schools need great leaders to successfully confront all the challenges that exist in today’s complex world; never has the
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02/09/2025 | Thought Leadership The Changing Role of an International School Head: What are the Implications for Recruiting?
Successful searches demand that all concerned – boards, candidates and consultants – understand the ways in which the role of a school leader is changing. The implications of this awareness are critically important for current Heads or aspiring Heads of International Schools. As Search Consultants, we are acutely aware that Heads of International Schools are
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01/27/2025 | Conferences Replenish at Philly’s Best Eateries During FORUM DEIB
FORUM DEIB will be hosted at the Lowes Hotel on Market Street in Philadelphia. While you attend the hiring conference and professional development symposium, you are invited to take advantage of some of the city’s best culinary delights. Philadelphia’s food scene is a melting pot of flavors, offering everything from classic cheesesteaks to innovative fine
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