Addressing the Virginia Teacher Shortage
A Learning Model Built for Student Success
A Learning Model Built for Student Success
The Virginia teacher shortage continues to affect classrooms across the state, leaving too many students without consistent instruction. Proximity Learning helps school divisions respond with a proven model: live, synchronous instruction from certified teachers delivered directly into the classroom. With a focus on connection and consistency, we help your district maintain instructional quality—no matter the challenge.
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 expert teachers into your schools, aligning with your bell schedule, curriculum pacing, and real-time student needs. Our model restores structure, continuity, and stability to classrooms affected by staffing shortages.
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 partnership team includes former educators, principals, and superintendents who understand the reality of long-term vacancies. They’ve helped districts address gaps in instruction—and they know how to design solutions that work for your community.
Our partnership directors are past superintendents, principals and teachers who understand the harm that long-term vacancies can have on students.
If you’re a Virginia educator, virtual teaching with Proximity offers the flexibility to continue making a difference from anywhere. Whether you’re interested in working with students across the country or simply seeking better balance, we support teachers with a Virginia license—including guidance through the reciprocity process if needed.
Our teachers gain new skills, explore innovative digital tools, and teach in a way that fosters creativity, connection, and growth. Learn more about our online teaching jobs in Virginia, and see how you can build a career that works for you and your students.
A Closer Look at the Teacher Shortage in Virginia
The teacher shortage is intensifying across Virginia. According to the Virginia Department of Education, over 2,500 teacher vacancies remained during the 2022–23 school year, with more than 11,000 underqualified teachers serving in prior years.
In a national survey, 40% of school division leaders called their shortages “severe” or “very severe.” These gaps are especially concerning in high-need areas, where classroom disruption continues to undermine learning.
The growing number of vacancies shows that responding to this issue requires immediate action. With more than 55,000 teaching vacancies nationwide, Virginia’s staffing challenges demand scalable solutions that can be implemented now—not later.
Never Have Another Teacher Vacancy in VA
We provide livestreamed instruction across all core classes, world language classes, and special education case management—including programs for intervention, enrichment, and special education. From rural regions to urban districts, we help Virginia schools replace vacancies with reliable, certified teachers.
Are you ready to close the teacher staffing gap in your district? Contact us today to see how we can help you combat the Virginia teacher shortage crisis.
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
The shortage isn’t slowing down. But your district doesn’t have to wait. With Proximity Learning, your classrooms gain access to fully vetted, certified teachers who deliver high-quality, live instruction from day one.
Tutoring
Give your students the support they need with our live tutoring model. Whether filling in for a missing teacher or boosting comprehension for struggling learners, tutoring programs are flexible and aligned with your standards.
Summer School
Even during summer months, Virginia schools are impacted by staffing gaps. Our live, synchronous summer school programs support students through enrichment and credit recovery—keeping them connected, engaged, and progressing.
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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