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Dear ELI,
In a world of low compensation and competition with public schools for degreed teachers, how do I recruit and retain qualified, high quality teachers?
- Rattled about Recruitment
Dear Rattled,
Congratulations, you’ve just asked our field’s $6 million dollar question! With low employment rates in the U.S., it’s a tough climate for everyone. So get creative and believe the right people will find you.
Use social media. Post engaging photos on your program’s social media accounts—images of teachers happy at work. If teachers are so inclined, encourage them to post on their personal Facebook pages, inviting others to join them in their satisfying work.
Recruit online through popular sites such as Indeed.com and Idealist.org. Be sure your advertisement talks about how you treat staff as valued and unique individuals. Never underestimate the appeal of a fantastic organizational culture.
Create a compelling flyer inviting teachers to join your team. In addition to job fairs at community colleges and universities, be sure to distribute flyers at student activity centers, doctors’ offices and dental clinics, health clubs, and so on.
Tina Reeble, Dimensions Education Programs, Lincoln, Nebraska
Dear Rattled,