Educator's Ally

Educator's Ally was founded in 1975 by Jane Burditt and Lucy Stanton, two innovative independent school educators committed to connecting exceptional teachers and administrators with independent schools. Today, Educator's Ally remains true to its founders' mission, working with day and boarding schools across the country in support of their faculty and staff hiring. The company prides itself on being responsive and accessible, serving as trusted partners to schools and candidates through a thoughtful and measured approach to all recruitment activities.

Educator's Ally specialises in faculty recruitment and leadership search for independent schools throughout the United States. The company carries out retained searches and administrator searches with care and diligence, known for establishing trusting relationships with both candidates and school administrators. Beyond screening candidates who have the experience a school is looking for, Educator's Ally considers a candidate's fit for a particular culture or community, ensuring that neither schools nor candidates waste time by missing the mark.

With over 50 years of supporting schools, Educator's Ally has developed long-standing relationships with hundreds of day and boarding schools across the United States. The remote team, with representation from across the country, works closely together in partnership with schools and candidates. Educator's Ally goes the extra mile with candidates, providing resume help, interview preparation, and serving as a sounding board when offers come through. Schools and candidates choose Educator's Ally for its deeply personal commitment, responsive service, and dedication to providing the highest quality of support throughout the entire recruitment process.