Addressing the West Virginia Teacher Shortage
A Learning Model Built for Student Success
The West Virginia teacher shortage continues to affect schools statewide, leaving students without access to consistent, high-quality instruction. Proximity Learning bridges these gaps by livestreaming certified teachers directly into classrooms so that students receive the instruction they deserve. Every course is interactive and led by a certified educator, creating an engaging classroom experience through live, virtual instruction.
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
Our certified virtual teachers provide livestreamed instruction directly into classrooms, aligning with each district’s bell schedule and course requirements. Unlike pre-recorded video lectures, our synchronous instruction encourages participation and genuine connection between teachers and students. Building these relationships keeps engagement high and helps schools maintain quality instruction even when shortages persist.
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 is made up of former superintendents, principals, and teachers who have witnessed firsthand the impact of vacant teaching positions. They understand the long-term challenges vacancies bring and are dedicated to helping West Virginia schools restore stability, strengthen instruction, and empower students to succeed.
Our partnership directors are past superintendents, principals and teachers who understand the harm that long-term vacancies can have on students.
Certified West Virginia teachers can expand their reach through our nationwide network of partner schools. Proximity Learning helps educators apply their expertise where it’s most needed, offering support with certification requirements and placement opportunities across the country.
Teaching with Proximity Learning offers flexibility and purpose. Our educators are certified, experienced, and passionate about connecting with students in real-time through technology. Whether you specialize in special education, math, or high school science, you can make a lasting difference while testing your creativity and living as a digital nomad.
Proximity Learning teachers are not only certified, background-checked, and experienced, but they're also dynamic, engaging, and caring. Learn more about our online teaching jobs for West Virginia educators today.
Teacher shortage in West Virginia
The West Virginia teacher shortage continues to affect classrooms across the state, leaving districts struggling to find qualified educators. The most recent Teacher Shortage report shows over 1,500 teacher vacancies and more than 2,500 underqualified teachers during the 2023–2024 school year.
West Virginia Public Broadcasting reported that Monongalia County Superintendent Eddie Campbell shared that years ago, he received too many applicants for open roles. But today, he often talks to far fewer, many of whom aren’t certified. In fact, many school districts now report single-digit numbers—sometimes only one or two applicants—for critical positions in math, high school science, foreign language, and special education.
The National Center for Education Research (NCER) reports that the nationwide shortage continues to grow, particularly in West Virginia, where many classrooms rely on long-term substitutes to keep courses running. With ongoing teacher shortages, schools across the state are turning to innovative, long-term solutions to keep learning on track. The West Virginia Education Association and its president, Dale Lee, continue to advocate for improved pay, enhanced teacher training, and better working conditions to attract new teachers and retain experienced ones in the classroom.
Never Have Another Teacher Vacancy in WV
Partnering with Proximity Learning allows districts to connect with certified teachers across the country so that every class is taught by an experienced professional. We offer a suite of services that mirror in-person instruction, covering standard classes, tutoring, and summer school in nearly every subject area.
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
In the digital age, there’s no reason for empty classrooms. Proximity Learning connects West Virginia schools with livestreamed, certified teachers who deliver engaging, high-quality lessons. We help districts fill vacancies quickly and maintain strong academic performance through synchronous instruction that drives participation and achievement.
Tutoring
Our certified teachers lead interactive, personalized sessions that adapt to each learner’s needs. With flexible synchronous tutoring, students receive the academic support they need to succeed throughout the school year.
Summer School
Prevent learning loss with our livestreamed, certified teachers leading engaging courses. Our summer programs help schools across West Virginia improve student outcomes and strengthen academic performance year-round.
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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