Ongoing teacher shortage affecting early childhood education, experts say

“Being in early childhood, of course, that’s when they grow so quick,” said early childhood education teacher Sys Paul. The most unique aspect of working in early childhood education, compared to any other area, is that it’s not just about teaching. “So a lot is happening in like the week from helping them hold their bottle to them holding it on their own, to them crawling, to them taking their first steps,” said Paul.