“Not a Regular 9-5 Job:” Georgia’s Infant-Toddler Teachers Share Insights on Recruitment, Retention, and Supporting the Workforce

To better understand the experiences of Georgia’s early childhood educators and how to support this crucial workforce, GEEARS: Georgia Early Education Alliance for Ready Students conducted a series of focus groups—16 in total—throughout 2022-23 with early childhood educators from a range of settings, including center- and home-based child care, Head Start, and Georgia’s Pre-K.

This report outlines findings from the focus groups conducted specifically with infant-toddler teachers and assistant teachers.

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