Addressing the Washington 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.
Washington 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 Washington, Proximity Learning can support you through the license reciprocity process to work in states where this is required.
Teaching online gives teachers flexibility in their careers, better work/life balance, and the ability to pursue other passions.
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 Washington.
Teacher shortage in Washington
Data from the 2021 Washington State educator shortage report states, "Shortage areas persist in classrooms serving some of the state's most vulnerable students, such as special education and English Language Learners... Shortage areas also exist in classrooms targeting high-demand career fields [such as] STEM." The percent of teachers issued emergency certificates in the 2020-2021 school year comprised 53% of the educator workforce. Ultimately, the most recent teacher shortage report shows 1,810 teacher vacancies plus 4,880 underqualified teachers in Washington during the 2021-22 school year.
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."Washington is experiencing a massive teacher shortage. An article from NBC highlights “Washington state has a ratio of 60.4 students for every teacher in public schools, according to Scholaroo. When it comes to what are the areas of need; the public schools are in need of Math, Career Technical Educators, Elementary Educators, Language Arts, and Special Education.” They highlight two major barriers to supporting the teacher workforce: “(1) Teachers are constantly having to justify higher wages for their work. (2) Standardized testing has also been a challenge for schools to truly foster student growth and learning.“ In order to foster quality learning, students need and deserve qualified and quality teachers in the classroom.
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 WA
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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