Summary
This report addresses the ongoing hiring crisis in the education sector, documenting challenges faced by educational institutions in filling job openings. It outlines the factors contributing to high turnover rates, including low pay, challenging work conditions, and burnout among educators. The report presents data indicating a slight decrease in job openings for the first time since 2020, alongside an increase in job applications. However, it emphasizes that the education sector still struggles to attract qualified candidates, with many job postings receiving few or no applications. The report analyzes data from over 1.3 million applications and highlights specific roles that are particularly hard to fill, such as teaching positions and special education roles. It also offers actionable strategies for HR professionals to enhance recruitment and hiring outcomes, focusing on candidate sourcing, job appeal, and hiring processes. The findings aim to provide institutions with a roadmap to improve their hiring practices and address the critical challenges in the education job market.
