January 24 - 27, 2025
CAMBRIDGE, MA
CAMBRIDGE REGENCY HYATT
Fair Organizer: Jessica D. Magagna
Welcome
The Cambridge fair, one of the first events founded by John Magagna, creator of Search Associates, remains one of the most successful in international recruitment. Now led by his daughter, Jessica Magagna, CEO of Search Associates, the fair continues to welcome around 300-350 carefully pre-screened teachers, administrators, and intern candidates, along with over 200 recruiters from around the world.
Whether you’re new to international teaching or an experienced educator, this flagship fair is worth considering. Strategically timed within the recruitment cycle, it offers a significant advantage, with nearly 70% of attendees receiving job offers.
Join the Cambridge Fair
The Cambridge Fair is a premier event for international teaching, bringing together top schools and educators from around the world. Participation is selective—both candidates and schools must apply and be accepted as Search Associates members, ensuring a high-quality experience for all involved.
If you're new to Search Associates and interested in the Cambridge Fair, begin by applying for membership. Once accepted, you’ll unlock exclusive opportunities like this one.
Ready to go? GET STARTED
For those who are already members, we encourage you to connect with your Associate to discuss if this fair best aligns with your job search goals. Once activated, you can request an invitation directly from your candidate dashboard.
Personalized Support at every step
At the Cambridge Fair, our team goes above and beyond to support every school and candidate attending. With hands-on assistance from our experienced Senior Associates, along with key members from our Consulting Services Division and Executive Team, you’ll have unparalleled access to guidance and expertise. We’re here to ensure a seamless, rewarding experience tailored to help you make the best connections and opportunities!
Testimonials
Like all Search Associates job fairs, the Cambridge fair allows candidates and school recruiters to arrange interviews to assess mutual fit. It’s also an ideal setting for networking with fellow international teaching candidates and recruiters, offering insight into both the rewards and challenges of teaching abroad. Below, you’ll find a few testimonials from candidates about their experience at the Cambridge fair.
"This fair was an amazing and fabulous experience. Well done Search Associates!!"
-Heidi Stevens
"All of us who attended from Escuela Bella Vista recommend the Cambridge Fair for the following reasons: a) The advice, assistance and availability of our Search "sponsors" b) The smaller size facilitated getting to know the recruiters and teachers c) The on-line registration made communication much easier before the fair"
-Jeannette Armbrustmacher
"Thanks so much for all of your guidance and support. I could not have been more impressed with the entire Search Associates staff. I look forward to working with you again in the future."
-Philip Charland
Fair Statistics
The timing of the Cambridge fair is quite advantageous, as it is neither too early or too late in the international recruiting cycle. School recruiters will be able to interview a large pool of excellent candidates and candidates will have access to a large number of positions available.
The Cambridge fair continues to be recognized as one of Search Associates most successful job fairs by both schools and candidates alike! Questions? Contact Jmagagna@searchassociates.com
LOCATION
The Cambridge fair will be held at the Hyatt Regency Cambridge in Cambridge Massachusetts, overlooking the beautiful Charles River and only minutes away from Harvard Square. The Hyatt has sponsored the Cambridge fair for the last 29 years and takes great pride in providing the best service they can to both candidates and recruiters attending.
INVITATIONS
All Search Associates job fairs are by "invitation only". If interested in attending this job fair, you must be a fully registered and active candidate or school. To apply for membership, please click "Get Started"
The Cambridge fair is highly sought after, so we strongly encourage interested candidates to start the application well in advance of the event. Member candidates can now request an invitation.
Schedule
The Cambridge fair is strategically timed within the international recruitment cycle—neither too early nor too late—ensuring it’s highly effective for both candidates and recruiters. This optimal positioning makes it one of our most successful events for connecting schools and candidates.
Register: The fair will begin on Friday, January 24, 2025, and end on Monday, January 27, 2025.
NOTE: Candidates with scheduling conflicts may arrive early on Saturday morning and depart late on Sunday if needed. (Access the "Tentative Candidate Schedule of Events" below for more details.)
Early Interview Sign Up Sessions: On Friday there will be two specialized early interview sign-up sessions. One for candidates applying for Administrator and Counselor positions, and the second for intern candidates. Although we highly encourage candidates seeking these positions to attend these sessions, they are optional. See schedule for details.
- Candidates applying for these positions should plan to arrive well in advance of these sessions so there is time to register. Registration opens for all candidates at 10:00 a.m. on Friday.
- Schools who will be attending these early sessions should also plan to arrive prior to 2:30 p.m. on Friday to get their vacancies posted in a timely manner.
For more information, please see schedules below. (Schools and candidates registered for the event can see the detailed schedule located in their IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS tab)
Tentative Recruiter Schedule of Events
Tentative Candidate Schedule of Events
Candidates and recruiters who are registered with Search Associates, and have been invited to attend the Cambridge fair, will find more detailed information on their candidate or school dashboard in their JOB FAIRS section as we get closer to the event.
