If you know someone interested in becoming a substitute teacher, there is apparently plenty of opportunity in Palm Beach County, and likely other parts of the state.
With some teachers fearful of going back into classrooms due to the coronavirus, the Palm Beach County School District is hosting its first ever "Substitute Teacher Recruitment Coffee Chat."
The virtual event happens Tuesday at 3 p.m. on Google Meets and pre-registration is necessary. Those taking part will be able to ask questions about becoming a sub.
Officials with the school district say there are nearly 3,000 substitutes in their pool, but only about a third of them are currently willing to work in the classroom.
Candidates must have 30 hours of college credits and complete a training course.
Other Florida school districts have also mentioned having a shortage of substitute teachers and that may not improve anytime soon. Governor DeSantis, this week, is allowing teachers ages 50 and over to get access to the COVID-19 vaccine, but not those who are younger and healthy.
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