As the 2025-2026 school year begins, New York City’s education sector faces unprecedented staffing challenges. At Staffing Boutique, Inc., a Women-Owned Business Enterprise with over 15 years of experience serving NYC’s charter and private schools, we’ve been working tirelessly to address these needs.
Last weekend, I sent over 1,000 LinkedIn InMails and 7500 networking emails to identify top teacher talent for our clients. The results were eye-opening.
classroom teaching at a crossroads?
We received 300 resumes from qualified, certified teachers and experienced educators. However, the resounding feedback was: “I no longer want to work in a classroom” or “I’m only considering leadership roles.”
This trend highlights a critical issue: classroom teaching is losing its appeal, with many educators citing burnout, limited growth opportunities, and insufficient support. As I’ve always believed, a recruitment strategy is only as strong as its retention plan. How can we make schools rewarding workplaces where educators want to stay?
We Have a pool of strong candidates
With virtually no unemployed Certified Teachers, SPED Teachers, Math Teachers, or ESL/TESOL Teachers available in NY or NJ for full-time roles at this stage, schools face a staffing crunch. However, Staffing Boutique has identified a robust pool of skilled paraprofessionals and DOE-fingerprinted professionals ready to step in as short-term or long-term substitutes before Labor Day.
These candidates bring strong experience and can bridge the gap for your first quarter, ensuring your classrooms remain fully staffed and your students thrive.
building sustainable staffing solutions
At Staffing Boutique, we’re not just filling vacancies—we’re partnering with you to build sustainable staffing solutions. Whether you need high-volume substitute or paraprofessional recruitment, or a tailored strategy to meet specific needs, we’re here to help..
Let’s discuss how we can support your school’s goals for the 2025-2026 year. Reply to this email or call me at 201.232.6517 to schedule a consultation.
Together, let’s create schools where educators stay and students succeed!
Katie Warnock