Maricopa’s Teacher Shortage: Seize the Opportunity at Back-to-Back Job Fairs!

As Sequoia Pathway Academy undergoes teacher layoffs, other educational institutions in the area are ramping up their hiring efforts. Legacy Traditional Schools and Maricopa Unified School District are actively seeking new educators.

Legacy Traditional Schools is hosting a job fair this Thursday from 4 to 6:30 p.m. at their Casa Grande campus, located at 1274 E. O’Neil Drive. This event aims to attract teachers for its K-8 schools in Maricopa and Casa Grande. Applicants will have the opportunity to meet with principals and hiring representatives, but pre-registration is necessary. Candidates should come prepared with their resumes, credentials, and anything else to showcase their qualifications. The school expects to extend job offers during the event.

Maricopa Unified School District will hold its own job fair on Saturday at the district headquarters at 44150 W. Maricopa-Casa Grande Highway. Job seekers can explore available positions at Musd20.org/Jobs. For further inquiries, the district’s contact number is 520-568-5100.

This concerted hiring push follows Sequoia Pathway Academy’s recent announcement of a 15% workforce reduction, with additional layoffs anticipated next month. The education sector in the region faces significant changes as schools work to fill gaps left by those departing.