Maluku needs more teachers

AMBON, Maluku: The 2,605 elementary schools here are in need of over 8,900 elementary teachers, spokesman for the local office of the Ministry of Education said here yesterday.

A.H. Tuaritta told Antara yesterday that the teachers needed included some 6,300 homeroom teachers, and 1,200 religious teachers. The remaining teachers are needed in physical education.

The province also needs 1,500 more school watchmen, he said.

Ambon now has 16,860 teachers, 11,565 school teachers, 1,595 religious teachers, 1,095 sport teachers and 2,605 school headmasters.

Central Maluku needs 1,024 class teachers, 323 religious teachers and 512 sport teachers, while Southeast Maluku needs 1,559 class teachers, 268 religious teachers and 481 sports teachers.

North Maluku needs 3,172 homeroom teachers, 472 religious teachers and 418 sports teachers. Central Halmahera needs 576 class teachers, 97 religious teachers and 94 sports teachers while the Ambon municipality itself only needs five PE instructors. (31)