out of private or public schools which pays their teachers more?

Answer 1

It depends. Usually public schools but the teachers have to deal with monsters

Answer 2

Wow seems to be leaning Private which stuns me. YOu really have to look at the school and the district. Private schools are not in it to make you the teacher money so don't get fooled by that logic. Most private schools in terms of month to month checks are pretty close to public, but lets look at all the other stuff to consider. In my district which may be unique but I doubt it (I know of a number of CA districts that this is not true) I have great job security it takes almost an act of god to fire a teacher if they are an idiot and if you are not an idiot well lets just say short of some sort of natural disaster or the bird flu killing all of my students I have a job every year with my standard contract private schools are not required to do that. Private schools are not required to have licensed teachers in many states so why pay enough to draw one find some kid from college who has their degree and hire them. Biggest factor while I am sure they have competitive health benefits most do not have the state retirement plans that many public schools have. I get a check and live my life while the state pays for my pension. That little bit extra (ok a lot extra) more than makes up for any pay difference between myself and private school teachers. There are many exceptions but in general you are safer with public than private,

Answer 3

Here in South Florida there is no doubt public pays a good deal more. (I graduated 10 years ago and teach public school.) You also receive benefits and a guaranteed pension. However, private schools do often take the teacher's children at reduced or no tuition. Many new teachers cannot deal with the problems- especially at poor schools- and fall back to private schools where the poor kids cannot go.
Classroom/behavior management is not taught in college and that is what many new teachers lack. If a new teacher can find a mentor to teach them effective control, it is the most rewarding career imaginable. Without said control, it is a horror. That is why 50% quit before their third year.

Answer 4

Public schools

Answer 5

When I first started teaching, I worked at a private school for three years- no raise. I moved to a public- 18 years of annual raises, also state funding that helped with my obtaining an advanced degree. With that being said, I have tried both private and public. From my experience, I have discovered that public schools pay better than private. You receive perks like free tuition for your children, but the overall benefit package you receive from a public school is better. Depending on where you live, and would like to work, free medical and dental as well as low cost for your dependents definitely make public school a little more attractive. Also, as part of a state or federal retirement system, you are able to take "some" comfort that you will have money after your tour of duty is complete. That is not true with private schools. When they go bust, all funds go bust also. Also, I have found teaching in a public school a more rewarding experience. There are lives that are waiting to be impacted in many public schools, regardless of urban, rural, or inner-city setting, versus many of the students in private school who are biding their time until they are able to get to an ivy league or major state university.

Answer 6

This depends upon where you live and what kind of working conditions you are looking to obtain. Many private schools offer much smaller class sizes and so they can offer less in pay than public schools. Other private schools place extra demands upon their teachers and so they pay more than public schools. Some private schools have better benefits but offer comparable salaries to public schools. The BEST way to find out.. is to check out the schools in which you are interested in teaching. Most schools have a website and list their salaries online.

Answer 7

In MA, public school teachers definitely get paid more than private school teachers. An average starting salary in the city in which I live for a public school teacher is about $35,000 and the average starting pay at local private schools is about $20,000. Although they offer reduced tuition rates (usually 1/2 price) their tuitions do not make up the difference

Answer 8

Private schools do pay their teachers more since most do not have pension schemes after retirement and they also hire on contract so the amount beign paid monthly is higher than their public counterprts who are being paid by the government, have retirement schemes and serve till the age of 55 or 60 befoer retiring from service. The benefit in public is that there is job security but interms on monetary the Private gives good pay though they are short term.

Answer 9

Most of the time time, public schools pay more. They receive state funding. Private schools are dependant on tuition and fundraising. I have found that most private school teachers would like to move to the public schools in good districts due to the pay schedule and the benefits.

Answer 10

Look, private schools do not pay as much, if they are a Christian school. They expect you to be a part of the ministry and they expect you to be paid less and accept it that way. Most of the oney is needed to run the school. As to PRIVATE vs. PUBLIC...it depends. you would have to check your area. In my area...it depneds on the school. Some private pay very well. They also want the best educated teachers. They try to do that and brag that they have the best. You have to ask and research your area. No one can answer it for you.

Answer 11

Here (in CA) I would say that generally public pays more...especially when you take into account the insurance packages and retirement plans.


...also, many private schools don't employ credentialed teachers and don't have a structured payscale - you just get a raise or bonus when the private school had a good year.

Public schools also often subsidize workshops and college courses, so that's something to consider, too.