Addressing the Montana Teacher Shortage
A Learning Model Built for Student Success
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 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 directors are past superintendents, principals and teachers who understand the harm that long-term vacancies can have on students.
Montana 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 Montana, Proximity Learning can support you through the license reciprocity process to work in states where this is required.
Make a difference in student lives while teaching from anywhere with a better work/life balance by becoming a teacher with Proximity Learning.
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 in Montana.
Teacher Shortage in Montana
Montana’s teacher shortage is reaching critical levels. Rural schools have an even bigger issue due to how physically remote they are. According to Montana Free Press, “Popular schools lose about a fifth of their teachers each year — more than double the national attrition rate — and principals have struggled to fill vacancies across most grade levels and subjects. For about 1 in 10 positions there, the district last year reported hiring people with no formal training who needed an emergency waiver from the state to teach. The problem is the same across Montana — where 65% of rural schools in remote settings reported difficulty filling vacancies, compared with 35% of nMontana’s teacher shortage is reaching critical levels. This means that more and more students are not receiving the education they deserve. Rural schools have an even bigger issue due to how physically remote they are. According to the Montana Free Press, Montana ranks near last in terms of teacher salaries, making it even harder to find qualified teachers. The shortage was so severe that some schools shifted to a new schedule. “By the end of last school year, there were 222 schools — more than one-quarter of schools in Montana — operating four days a week, an increase of 47 schools from the previous year.” The 75 reports, "State Superintendent Elsie Arntzen said the state could see 1,000 teacher vacancies going into the [2023-24] school year — or roughly one in 10 positions." Montana students deserve a good education.
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."
Never Have Another Teacher Vacancy in MT
We offer a suite of services that mirror in-person instruction, covering standard classes, tutoring, and summer school in nearly every subject you need.
Talk To Us
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.
Ready To Learn More?
Whether you have a question about our solutions or are interested in our services, don't hesitate to reach out to us here. We’ll get back to you as soon as possible.
