Guaranteed Full-time Employment for New Graduates

Preamble

Whereas: Large classroom sizes have a negative impact on the quality of the learning environment for children;

Whereas: The average class sizes in Saskatoon and Regina as of 2020 were 25, and just 1-2 years prior the average was 19.

Whereas: New graduates frequently must accept substitute (casual) teaching positions because the number of available full-time positions are artificially scarce compared to demand;

Direction

Be It Resolved That: A SPP government will guarantee employment for all new graduates from primary/secondary school education programs in Saskatchewan.

Be It Further Resolved That: A SPP government will target 20% more Primary and Secondary School Teachers from 2020 baselines by 2028.