Addressing the New Jersey Teacher Shortage
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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.
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Live, Synchronous Instruction
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.
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Our partnership directors are past superintendents, principals and teachers who understand the harm that long-term vacancies can have on students.
New Jersey educators looking to teach online can teach in our partner schools across the country over live streamed video. If you have a standard or professional license in New Jersey, Proximity Learning can support you through the license reciprocity process to work in states where this is required.
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Teacher shortage in New Jersey
New Jersey has teacher vacancies in several essential subjects. Students are facing fewer and fewer opportunities for personalized learning and early interventions. The New Jersey Education report highlights that following the expiration of ESSR funds, schools are predicted to need to lay off 250,000 teachers nationwide. Despite having one of the least severe teacher shortages, even New Jersey is not free of the effects of the teacher shortage. Ultimately, the most recent teacher shortage report shows 196 teacher vacancies plus 2.937 under-qualified teachers in New Jersey during the 2021-22 school year.
Some short-term solutions have been raised. "Fearing a potential teacher shortage this fall, two New Jersey lawmakers want to allow retired educators in ‘critical need’ subject areas to go back to work while still collecting their pension." This is unsustainable as the teacher shortage grows and retirees are unwilling to return.
Teacher Shortage reports claim, "Based on news and state reports, we estimate that there are at least 55,000 vacant teacher positions in the United States."
The New Jersey Education Association has highlighted that beyond teacher vacancies, many potential educators struggle with test requirements like the Praxis Core or basic skills test. Under Governor Phil Murphy’s administration, discussions around Act 1669 have underscored the importance of making teacher certification more accessible without compromising quality. The state’s Department of Education and Commissioner of Education are reviewing teacher preparation program guidelines to address teacher retention, especially in special education. Teachers union representatives argue that teacher compensation, smaller class sizes, and mentorship programs for student teachers are crucial to boosting the number of teaching candidates. As student enrollment grows, public schools and the public school system must act quickly to hire qualified teachers and maintain educational excellence, including substitute teachers. Some teacher candidates also consider crossing into New York, impacting local staffing shortages. Through innovative solutions like virtual instruction, schools can access qualified educators while completing a bachelor's degree remains essential, alongside passing a basic skills or skills exam. Advocates say focusing on reading and writing proficiency during teacher preparation could improve outcomes. Both traditional and charter school educators face similar hurdles, but proven solutions and thoughtful reforms and strong support for full time classroom roles can help revitalize New Jersey’s education landscape. Together with partners like Proximity Learning, combined efforts reflect a commitment to bolstering public education statewide. By removing barriers, more classrooms will thrive.
Never Have Another Teacher Vacancy in NJ
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
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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