Teacher shortages has become a problem in the province this semester.
Memorial University said the educators are burnt out, more have been leaving due more work with unfilled positions, low pay, students’ behavioral problems, lack of respect from parents and guardians, need more support staff, counsellors, psychologists, less standardized testing, strongly need profession of young adult, bureaucracy, interferes in teaching, feels depression and stress.
In the long run though teachers are unsatisfied with practice.
The good news is that some teachers, despite the shortages are staying and its thanks to strong leadership. Teachers are also staying if they feel they have a voice and being heard in the decision making.