Are Proximity Learning teachers certified to teach in Michigan?

Yes. Every teacher we place in a Michigan district is certified through the Michigan Online Educator Certification System (MOECS) and meets MDE requirements. Teachers with a valid Michigan license can teach in any district using our livestreamed model, and we help eligible educators with reciprocity when needed.

How quickly can Proximity Learning fill a vacancy in my Michigan district?

Most Michigan districts are matched with a certified teacher and begin live instruction within days of signing up. Whether in Detroit, Grand Rapids, or a rural Upper Peninsula district, we streamline the hiring process to ensure your classrooms remain staffed and students continue learning.

Is this the same as pre-recorded or asynchronous online learning?

No. Proximity Learning provides fully live, real-time instruction. A certified teacher is livestreamed directly into your classroom and follows your school's bell schedule, with an in-person facilitator supporting the class. Students interact with a real teacher during every class period, not a recording.

Does Proximity Learning require an annual contract?

No. Proximity Learning does not require annual contracts. Michigan districts can engage certified teachers for a semester, a full school year, or as needed, scaling or adjusting the partnership without long-term commitments.

Certified Virtual Teachers for Michigan K–12 Districts

Q: Can Proximity Learning support Michigan special education and IEP requirements?

Yes. Proximity Learning provides certified SPED case managers, virtual OTs, SLPs, and school psychologists licensed to meet Michigan's MARSE rules and federal IDEA standards. These specialist roles are among the most difficult to fill locally, and Proximity Learning can place them within days.

Proximity Learning connects Michigan classrooms with Michigan Department of Education (MDE)-certified teachers through live, real-time instruction, filling vacancies in Detroit, Grand Rapids, and across the state within days instead of months.

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Michigan’s Teacher Shortage Leaves Hundreds of Districts Short-Staffed

In fall 2023, almost 500 out of 705 Michigan school districts reported teacher vacancies, compared to 262 in 2012. This shortage is felt most across Detroit, Grand Rapids, and Flint, where students need stability the most.

Why Virtual Hiring Works in Michigan

Hiring locally in Michigan is tough because the candidate pool is shrinking, and districts must meet MDE certification and MOECS requirements. This is especially challenging in cities like Detroit and rural areas in the Upper Peninsula, where candidates are scarce. Proximity Learning’s national network removes these barriers by placing MDE-compliant teachers in your classrooms within days through live, real-time instruction.

Every Proximity Learning Solution, Available to Michigan Districts

Every teacher we place in Michigan is MDE-certified, whether they teach core subjects, world languages, electives, or special education.

K–12 SOLUTIONS

Certified teachers for every classroom with vacancies.

We fill Michigan’s core and specialty teaching vacancies with MDE-certified teachers who teach live in your classroom through livestreaming.

SPECIAL EDUCATION SOLUTIONS

IEP-compliant support for every student who needs it.

We provide certified case managers and specialists who meet Michigan’s MARSE rules and federal IDEA standards.

WHY DISTRICTS CHOOSE US

Why Michigan Districts Choose Proximity Learning

Michigan districts need a partner who can respond quickly to vacancies. Proximity Learning has helped districts manage staffing gaps for years.

Days, Not Months to Fill a Vacancy

A certified teacher can start teaching in your Michigan classroom within days, so you can avoid long hiring cycles and empty classrooms.

16+ Years of Synchronous Instruction

Proximity Learning has been providing live, real-time instruction since before remote learning became common. Michigan districts can count on us as an experienced and trusted partner.

5,000+ Classrooms Staffed Nationwide

From Detroit to rural northern Michigan, we have staffed thousands of classrooms across the country and have seen proven academic growth.

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Certified Instructors Across Every Subject Michigan Districts Need

Every Proximity Learning teacher in Michigan is certified by the Michigan Department of Education, so your district stays compliant and your students get the support they need.

Core Subjects

World Language

Specialty and Electives

Special Education

Frequently Asked Questions

All the answers Michigan superintendents, HR directors, and SPED administrators need about virtual staffing—right here.

Yes. Every teacher we place in a Michigan district is certified through the Michigan Online Educator Certification System (MOECS) and meets MDE requirements. Teachers with a valid Michigan license can teach in any district using our livestreamed model, and we help eligible educators with reciprocity when needed.

Your District's Vacancies End Here.

Contact our team to build a program roadmap tailored to your staffing, timeline, and needs.

Filled in days, not months

Every subject covered

Always live, certified instruction

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