How much does a parochial school teacher make?

Answer 1

Parochial School teachers need to be licenced to teach in the state they teach in, just like a public school teacher. However, parochial school teachers earn around 40% less money than public school teachers. Many people do not understand why a licenced teacher would chose to work in a school that they know won't pay them well, but there are many non monetary benefits to teaching in a parochial school. Behavior management is a huge part of a public school teacher's job, which can lead to a great deal of stress. In a parochial school the stress is very minimal, and the behavior of students is typically wonderful.

Another benefit to teaching in a parochial school is the comforting sense of community. The staff often attends church/ mass together, with their students, weekly. This behavior can bring the staff and students closer together, even if they don't share the same religious beliefs.

Many parents who can afford to send their children to a parochial school feel that with such an incredible sacrifice financially they want to see, first hand what they are getting for their money, and make sure their children are being very well educated. This mentality can lead to incredible parent involvement in the school, which most teachers find nice.

Another benefit to parochial school teaching is the fact that most of the parents and staff share the same value system, which is taught in the school. Values such as honesty, integrity, generosity, etc. are commonly shared between students, staff, and the larger school community.