📅 PLI Year Overview: Open Jobs
A month-by-month guide to share what is happening behind the scenes with schools, PLI – and what teachers can expect to see on Open Jobs.
🌸 May
- What Schools Are Doing:
Wrapping up the current school year. Very few are thinking about next year’s staffing or sending schedules. - What We're Doing Behind the Scenes:
We're encouraging districts to finalize contracts early, but most are still focused on ending the school year. - What You'll See on Open Jobs:
Likely nothing yet. This is completely normal—schools haven’t shared next year’s vacancies. Summer school classes are not common.
🌞 June
- What Schools Are Doing:
A small number of schools begin signing contracts. Most are still closing out the year or starting summer break. - What We're Doing Behind the Scenes:
Working with returning districts to get schedules. Many aren’t ready to share yet. - What You'll See on Open Jobs:
Rarely are classes on Open Jobs this month. Signed contracts need schedules before we can staff.
☀️ July
- What Schools Are Doing:
Districts start finalizing contracts and sending over schedules. - What We're Doing Behind the Scenes:
Onboarding begins for finalized schools. Activity increases mid-month. - What You'll See on Open Jobs:
Some classes appear, but volume depends on the schedule turnaround from schools.
🏫 August
- What Schools Are Doing:
Finalizing vacancies and sending schedules. - What We're Doing Behind the Scenes:
Our busiest month! Onboarding + preparing jobs for launch. - What You'll See on Open Jobs:
Classes begin to appear more steadily. Varies by district size and role count.
🍁 September
- What Schools Are Doing:
Schools that started short-staffed now finalize vacancies. - What We're Doing Behind the Scenes:
Continue onboarding, confirming schedules and building classes. - What You'll See on Open Jobs:
More roles pop up! Some days are busier than others.
🎃 October
- What Schools Are Doing:
Some sign contracts with PLI late due to their teacher no-shows or class size surprises. - What We're Doing Behind the Scenes:
Still onboarding and launching as needed. - What You'll See on Open Jobs:
Classes continue to show as they become available.
🍂November
- What Schools Are Doing:
Prepping for final tasks before Winter Break. Filling vacancies. Early planning for January. - What We're Doing Behind the Scenes:
Busy start to the month working with schools. Things begin to slow down as Thanksgiving approaches. Begin asking districts about their Semester 2 needs. - What You'll See on Open Jobs:
Steady but lower new open class volume. Early January roles may trickle in.
❄️December
- What Schools Are Doing:
Slowing down before winter break. - What We're Doing Behind the Scenes:
Maintaining onboarding; prepping for January starts. - What You'll See on Open Jobs:
Fewer new classes. January posts may be delayed by contract timing.
🎆 January
- What Schools Are Doing:
Urgent push to fill mid-year roles. Updating schedules as needed. - What We're Doing Behind the Scenes:
High-volume onboarding and updates. - What You'll See on Open Jobs:
Many urgent class openings. Expect a spike in activity.
❤️ February
- What Schools Are Doing:
Continuing to fill open vacancies quickly. - What We're Doing Behind the Scenes:
Rapid response to school needs. - What You'll See on Open Jobs:
Urgency remains high for any open classes.
🌷 March
- What Schools Are Doing:
Starting to plan for Spring Break and testing. - What We're Doing Behind the Scenes:
Onboarding continues for some schools. Timelines vary. - What You'll See on Open Jobs:
Urgency remains high for any open classes.
📝 April
- What Schools Are Doing:
Testing delays some planning. - What We're Doing Behind the Scenes:
Communicate with schools to ensure smooth transitions with testing timelines and end of year. - What You'll See on Open Jobs:
Fewer open classes due to the nearing the end of the year.
🎓 May/June (Again)
- What Schools Are Doing:
Winding down the year. Still early for next year's planning. - What We're Doing Behind the Scenes:
Pushing for early contracts, but most aren't ready yet. - What You'll See on Open Jobs:
Open classes taper off. Expect a lull until the following year.
Updated July 2025 - T
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