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