Built for Independent K-12 Schools
Private School HR Solutions
Teacher credentialing, child safety background checks, and faith-based employment exemption policies for independent and private K-12 schools in the US.
- Serving all 50 states
- Certified HR practitioners
- Since 1958
Private Schools HR Challenges
HR Challenges Unique to Your Industry
- 1Teacher certification and credential verification for all instructional staff
- 2Background checks and child safety screenings for all employees
- 3Faith-based employment exemption policies and ministerial exception compliance
- 4FLSA exemption classifications for teachers, coaches, and administrative staff
- 5Student handbook and employee handbook alignment on conduct standards
- 6Benefits administration for small private school workforces
- 7Non-renewal and termination process compliance for faculty and staff
Catapult Solutions
How Catapult HR Helps
- Teacher certification verification and credential tracking programs
- Background checks and child safety screenings for all school employees
- Faith-based employment exemption and ministerial exception policy guidance
- FLSA teacher and administrator exemption classification compliance
- Employee handbook development for private school culture and conduct
- Benefits administration support for private school employee populations
- Employment law guidance and HR compliance audits
By the numbers
Why private schools HR needs a specialist
12%
Of private school teachers left the profession after 2020-21, vs 8% of public school teachers
50%
Of private school teachers held a postbaccalaureate degree in 2020-21, vs 62% of traditional public school teachers
4.7M
K-12 students enrolled in US private schools in fall 2021
What we do
HR Services for Private Schools Employers
Expert support across the HR functions that matter most to your industry
ComplianceTeacher Credential VerificationTeacher certification verification and credential tracking for instructional and administrative staff.Learn more →
ComplianceChild Safety Background ChecksComprehensive background and child safety screenings for all private school employees and volunteers.Learn more →
HR ConsultingFaith-Based Employment PoliciesMinisterial exception and faith-based employment exemption policy development and compliance guidance.Learn more →
ComplianceEmployee HandbookPrivate school handbooks covering mission alignment, conduct standards, child safety, and employment policies.Learn more →
ComplianceFaculty Termination ComplianceNon-renewal and termination process compliance for faculty and staff in private school environments.Learn more →
ComplianceHR Compliance AuditFull HR audit for private schools against federal and state employment law and child safety standards.Learn more →
What members say
“Catapult is a great resource. Anytime I’ve had questions or need clarity, the Catapult team has responded quickly, detailed, and with great customer service. Catapult has been an important resource for me as a growing HR professional and support for my companies leadership growth!”
HR Built for Private Schools, Protecting Students, Faculty, and Your Mission
Our practitioners understand teacher credentialing, child safety compliance, and the faith-based employment challenges unique to private and independent K-12 schools in the US.