Career & Tools

Are you interested in being an educator at an independent school in SoCal? Register for the Third Annual Southern California Diversity Recruiting Fair! Nearly 50 independent schools in Los Angeles and 2 placement organizations are participating this year. Last day to register is Friday, February 5, 2021.

By Vash Doshi, Graduate Career Peer
Tuesday, February 2nd, 2021 - 2:00pm




Research shows that a diverse, equitable, and inclusive learning environment is critical to student success and a marker of educational excellence. One crucial component in creating such an environment is having a diverse faculty and staff that reflects the beautiful mosaic of students we teach. The consortium is excited to announce the Third Annual Southern California Diversity Recruiting Fair 2021 to recruit faculty, staff, and administrators from underrepresented groups. Nearly 50 independent schools in Los Angeles and 2 placement organizations are participating this year. This fair has been incredibly successful and responsible for pairing up numerous job candidates with their current employers. This is a great fair for anyone who might be interested in working in education!

The fair will take place on a virtual platform from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 20, 2021. In addition to the fair, attendees will have the opportunity to participate in panel discussions on a variety of topics relevant to working in an independent school. Please see the attached flyer with the details and watch this short introductory video: Join Us for the SoCal Diversity Recruiting Fair 2021.

In order to participate in the fair, job candidates must submit a resume via the online system by Friday, February 5, 2021. The link to register and submit resumes is found here: SoCal Diversity Recruiting Fair Job Candidate Registration Link.

They have also prepared a short video with Resume Tips for Independent Schools! Please watch it here: Resume Tips.

If you or someone you know are an educator or interested in becoming an educator, please join them on Saturday, February 20, 2021 to learn about the wonderful world of working in an independent school and to speak directly with school representatives about open positions.