PATERSON, N.J. (PIX11) – New Jersey's third-largest school district is holding a job fair for teachers on Wednesday in hopes of filling 123 vacancies.
The Paterson Public Schools job fair will be at 90 Delaware Ave. in Paterson from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. You have to register before attending.
Attendees will have the opportunity to interview with Paterson principals to find a position that fits their qualifications.
The district had 166 vacancies in August. Superintendent Dr. Laurie Newell previously told PIX11 News that a shortage of teachers wasn't only affecting Paterson, but the rest of the U.S. as well.
“It’s not necessarily a Paterson problem; we have had a nationwide shortage of teachers, and it has been compounded since COVID. For our kids to really learn, they need to have qualified instructors in front of them,” Newell said.
PIX11's Eliecer Marte contributed to this report.
Erin Pflaumer is a digital content producer from Long Island who has covered both local and national news since 2018. She joined PIX11 in 2023. See more of her work here.
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