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Private School Teacher Career

Career structure for PHL private school teachers — Faculty I → IV, Department head, Principal.

Private School Teacher Career structures vary by institution but commonly include:

Faculty levels (typical):

  • Faculty I (entry)
  • Faculty II (with master's units)
  • Faculty III (with master's degree)
  • Faculty IV (senior faculty, lead teacher)

Administrative roles:

  • Department/Subject Head
  • Grade Level Coordinator
  • Vice Principal
  • Principal/Headmaster

Salary range:

  • Entry: ₱18,000-₱35,000/month (low to mid-tier private)
  • Top private (Ateneo, La Salle, ISM, BS): ₱40,000-₱100,000+/month
  • International schools: ₱60,000-₱200,000+/month

What it means for you:

  • Higher pay at top schools, lower at parochial/lower-tier
  • More autonomy than DepEd typically
  • Less job security (contract-based)
  • Smaller class sizes generally
  • More resources and parent involvement

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