Private Schools (Independent, Parochial, Specialized Arts Schools)

K-12
Written By Thomas Kurtz

Funding
Tuition-based

Structure
Independently governed schools with school-specific missions

Credentials

  • Bachelor’s degree

  • Often no state credential is required

Responsibilities

  • Teaching ensembles, classes, or lessons

  • Designing school-specific curriculum

  • Producing performances

  • Communicating with families

  • Supporting school culture

Pros
Smaller class sizes · Artistic autonomy · Flexible curriculum

Challenges
Lower or variable pay · Fewer benefits · Limited job security in some settings

Thomas Kurtz
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