Workforce shortages pose a significant challenge to the early childhood education field, according to Nicole Scott, Pima Early Education Program Program Manager.
"There is a huge staffing shortage for early childhood educators across our nation and we are definitely seeing that in Pima County," she said. Between 20 - 40 potential employers in both the commercial and non-profit sectors are seeking preschool teachers, assistant teachers, assistant directors, early childhood educators, cooks, van drivers and summer extended-care educators.
According to Scott, “there may be opportunities for on-the-spot interviews and hiring at this event.”The job fair is presented by Pima County Community & Workforce Development in partnership with the Pima Early Education Program, Child & Family Resources and the United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona.Anne Simmons is a digital content producer for KGUN 9. Anne got her start in television while still a student at the University of Arizona.