Combatting the Maine Teacher Shortage
A Learning Model Built for Student Success
Every class we deliver is live, interactive, and aligned to the Maine Department of Education’s standards. Our certified educators teach over livestream, following your school district’s bell schedule so students get a seamless experience that mirrors in-person instruction. This approach eliminates the disruptions caused by long-term vacancies and gives students consistent access to the most qualified teachers—no matter where they are located.
With over 15 years of experience providing synchronous instruction, we help school districts address teacher shortage areas without lowering standards or hiring unqualified staff.
Proximity Learning uses interactive live instruction to make sure that students in your district are getting the best instruction possible. The goal of ELIM is to stimulate a classroom environment through ALWAYS live instruction from a teacher via streaming video.
The Proximity Learning Difference
Live, Synchronous Instruction
We livestream certified, background-checked teachers directly into your classrooms. Whether your need is special education, middle-level science, or adapted physical education, our educators are trained to engage students in real time while working alongside district-provided on-site facilitators.
We livestream our certified virtual teachers right into your district classroom. Your dedicated team works with your district to fit with your school’s bell schedule and other needs.
Built by Educators, for Educators
Our leadership team includes former superintendents, principals, and veteran teachers who have worked in Maine school districts. We know firsthand how teacher shortage areas disrupt learning and strain resources, and we design solutions that work for both early career teachers and experienced staff.
Our partnership directors are past superintendents, principals and teachers who understand the harm that long-term vacancies can have on students.
If you have a standard or professional teacher certificate in Maine, you can join our network to teach students across the country. We guide you through reciprocity processes when your teaching certificates are accepted in other states, helping with any needed additional documentation.
The Scope of the Teacher Shortage in Maine
Across the state, shortages are affecting nearly every designated teacher shortage area. According to the News Center of Maine, state officials are “already preparing for critical teacher shortages for next year. The projections are so widespread that Maine could qualify for emergency hiring rules.” The need spans all grade levels and subjects, including physical education, special education, adapted physical education, and middle-level science.
When Maine school districts cannot find qualified teachers, they often rely on long-term substitutes or instructors without teaching certificates. The most recent teacher shortage report shows 689 teacher vacancies plus 276 underqualified teachers in Maine.
Nationally, Teacher Shortage reports estimate “at least 55,000 vacant teacher positions in the United States.”
Proximity Learning connects Maine school districts with certified teachers across the country, allowing students in high-need subjects to receive quality classroom instruction—even when local recruitment falls short. From elementary school to high school, we can help fill vacancies in any course, including:
- Special education
- Physical education and adapted physical education
- Middle-level science
- Core academic subjects such as English, math, and social studies
We also work with early-career teachers through mentoring and providing early-career support, helping them build confidence, improve teaching ability, and stay in the teaching profession longer.
Never Have Another Teacher Vacancy in ME
We offer live, synchronous instruction to fill positions in every designated teacher shortage area. Our certified educators bring consistent, high-quality instruction to most Maine school districts without the delays of traditional recruitment.
Talk to us today to see how Proximity Learning can help address teacher shortage areas across Maine, connect your school district to qualified teachers, and ensure every student has access to the most qualified teachers in every subject.
We offer a suite of services that mirror in-person instruction, covering standard classes, tutoring, and summer school in nearly every subject you need.
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Live Virtual K-12
Vacancies don’t have to disrupt your classrooms. We connect Maine school districts to certified educators in real time, giving students the instruction they need while your school district maintains full compliance with Maine Department of Education standards.
Tutoring
When students need extra help, our tutoring programs are led by certified educators skilled in remediation, skill-building, and enrichment. From elementary school fundamentals to advanced coursework, we ensure learners get the personalized support they need to succeed.
Summer School
Our summer programs provide live, engaging classes taught by certified educators. These courses help prevent learning loss and prepare students for the upcoming year, aligning with your school district’s curriculum and standards.
Live Virtual K-12
Why have vacancies in the digital age? Proximity Learning can connect you to teachers across the nation. We help you fill open positions with qualified, certified teachers and empower you to add specialty courses for your students. With high-quality synchronous instruction live-streamed right into the classroom, we have the tools to ensure engagement and high academic achievement.
Tutoring
Our certified teachers lead highly interactive sessions that encourage, empower, and provide effective academic support for learners at all levels. Never let your students fall behind again, with flexible and customizable synchronous learning, we make sure all learners get the support they need
Summer School
Don’t let learning loss keep your learner down! With certified expert teachers, our synchronous summer school program excels in delivering superior outcomes in both Student Achievement and District Performance. At Proximity Learning we want to make sure all students have the opportunity to excel in curriculum comprehension each year.
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