Twenty-two districts from seven counties across southern Missouri have come together to launch Teach in the Ozarks, a one-of-a-kind initiative to bring new talent to the students of the region.
The site notes, “Students in the Ozarks deserve a high quality education from certified, passionate educators. The communities of the Teach in the Ozarks Collective are warm and welcoming places that want to foster high-quality education and will invest in those who come to provide that education. The Ozarks is one of the nations most beautiful regions that offers a low cost of living and a high quality of life, and living and working in these communities will be a unique and enriching opportunity.”
The 22 school districts have career opportunities across grade level and subject discipline and are inviting interested applicants to apply and see what they have to offer.
The site promotes three aspects of “Why the Ozarks?”
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The Great Outdoors
The rolling hills of the Ozark Mountains offer some of the best outdoor recreations in all of the Midwest.
The Ozark National Scenic Riverways and the Mark Twain National Forest have naturally beautiful areas surrounded by springs, lakes, and rivers allowing plenty of recreational opportunities.
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The People
Residents in the Ozarks are kind and hospitable, and community members continually band together to help one another in times of need. When a community has devastation or tragedy, the people always pull together and hold benefits to support families that are hurting or struggling.
Ozark communities are also very good at supporting school districts and school programs and take pride in hometown values. Many towns in the Ozarks are reminiscent of simpler times.
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The Towns
The cost of living in the Ozarks averages 23% lower than the national average. Real estate is lower than metropolitan areas, even with acreage or small hobby farms.
The size of towns varies throughout the Ozarks but many contain specialty shops, restaurants, and special events include festivals, concerts, fairs and carnivals. Residents support locally owned businesses to keep their communities thriving. Towns in the Ozarks enjoy a low crime rate and variety of community support organizations.
Teach In The Ozarks is a community of teachers, staff members, schools, and communities that are promoting the need for teachers in Southern Missouri. More information is available at teachintheozarks.com.
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