Great Oaks Legacy Elementary

The challenge

• Difficulty finding certified teachers who met instructional standards.
• Inconsistent quality and reliability of substitute teachers, disrupting learning flow.
• Lack of long-term staffing solutions aligned with school culture and expectations.
• Key goals were to:
  • Ensure continuity of learning with dependable substitutes
  • Fill ongoing vacancies with high-potential educators (TeachStart Fellows)
  • Build a talent pipeline by identifying substitutes who could transition into full-time teaching roles 

Customized approach

Scoot partnered with Great Oaks Legacy Elementary through our TeachStart program. What began as a pilot program quickly expanded as school leaders saw the impact of TeachStart Fellows:

• Full-time commitment: Fellows work five days a week, ensuring consistency
• Professional development: Ongoing training through TeachStart and the school site
• Credential pathway: Fellows actively pursue a state-recognized Certificate of Eligibility, aligning with long-term hiring goals
• Culture immersion: Fellows integrate into the school’s pedagogy and community, creating stability and trust
• “Earn While You Learn” model: Schools benefit from a “try before you buy” approach—Fellows gain experience while schools evaluate fit for permanent roles

“The subs in the TeachStart program are such a value add. They co-plan, co-teach, and have become ‘family.’”

– Lauren Livingston, Director, Great Oaks Legacy Elementary

The Results

• 98% fill rate for substitute coverage, minimizing instructional disruption
• 12 TeachStart Fellows currently supporting GOLCS campuses in long-term capacities
• Pipeline impact: 5 temp-to-perm hires in progress for the following school year, 2025/26
• Faster placement speed, reducing admin workload and last-minute gaps
• Lower turnover through better matching and support
• Substitutes staying longer in their assignments, reporting higher job satisfaction

Director Livingston has continued to report how Scoot’s support has improved morale among teachers and strengthened substitute educator relationships with both students and teachers, fostering a greater sense of community in each classroom.

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