Digital Ads Break Through to Recruit Teachers
In the current environment, a shortage of teachers coupled with historic numbers of open teaching positions means educators have many choices regarding where to teach, and the factors influencing those choices are changing. As of March 2022, the Diocese of Des Moines had over 40 open postings for educators, administrators, and support staff. The diocese sought out and was awarded a $10,000 Cornerstone Grant from the Catholic Foundation of Southwest Iowa to implement a marketing campaign targeting prospective educators during the 2022-2023 school year.