The article examines the absurdities surrounding the employment of teachers in Polish educational institutions, specifically in kindergartens and schools, where teachers are generally required to have an employment contract. However, in non-municipal establishments where teachers work no more than four hours per week, alternative contracts such as commission agreements are allowed. This provision raises concerns regarding the nature of employment and whether such arrangements align with the essential characteristics of a work relationship.

A significant issue highlighted in the article is the hiring of specialist teachers, such as psychologists and speech therapists. This year, the Ministry of Education introduced an exception allowing these specialists to work up to nine hours per week under different conditions. However, this exception will expire in September 2027, which raises fears that private institutions may struggle to hire these specialists in the future. Many prefer to work independently and bill for services rather than take an employment contract, indicating a deeper systemic problem in securing qualified educators.

Legal expert Łukasz Łuczak emphasizes that the priority should be on children's access to qualified teachers rather than the form of employment. There is a pressing need to reevaluate these employment policies to ensure that children receive the necessary support from qualified specialists, highlighting the importance of adapting hiring practices to better serve the educational needs of students in Poland.