While private schools vary greatly, they are often flexible regarding the inclusion of philosophy in their curriculum. Two useful sources of information on private school teaching opportunities in the U.S. and elsewhere are Peterson's Private Secondary Schools and The ISS Directory of Overseas Schools , both available from Peterson's . Within the private sector, parochial schools offer the most consistent opportunities for teaching philosophy and religion. There are Boards of Education for many denominations, such as schools of Catholic, Lutheran, Seventh Day Adventist, and Jewish faiths. These Boards are helpful to candidates searching for teaching positions.
Private agencies can help candidates search for teaching positions in independent schools.
Many colleges and universities have placement offices which can be useful to students and graduates. When working with placement offices, be as specific as possible regarding your desired job description and geographic location. Whether you look for a job in public or private schools, or both, take advantage of the many trade journals, newspapers and teaching associations. Many publications , including Education Week , have listings for teaching positions. Local newspapers publish advertisements seeking teachers, especially during the summer months, when a position has suddenly opened up or is yet to be filled.