Second step:
Preview the policies and standards on the website:
You’ll need to take the following steps to become an approved educator on Outschool.
First, understand the basics of teaching on Outschool. Check out the Getting Started guide in our Educator Resource Hub. Consult articles throughout our help center. We also have a Facebook group for prospective teachers.
Fill out your application and follow the steps to submit it. You will share specifics about your expertise, class topics you’re passionate about, and a writing and video sample. These materials will only be used for the purpose of this application.
Once submitted, you’ll hear back from our team within three business days. Learn more about Creating a Great Teacher Application.
Once your application has been approved, you will need to verify your identity. This is a free, secure, and quick process through a company called Berbix which specializes in identity verification. Learn more about identity verification at Outschool.
Next, you will need to begin your background check. These are performed by a company called Checkr which specializes in background checks, and they’re free, secure, and private. Once your background check clears, you can officially join our community of educators! Learn more about background checks at Outschool.
Once your background check clears, you will need to complete the required professional learning modules in the Professional Learning Center.
These lessons cover our Class Content Policies and Safety and Privacy, which will prepare you to teach your first Outschool class.
You’ll be prompted next to complete your public teacher profile, which families can view on our site to learn more about you. Learn more about creating your teacher profile.
Here’s an example of a complete teacher profile for reference.
Hooray! You can now create your first class and request a listing on Outschool. Our team reviews all class listings, even for established teachers, before they are published on the site.
We recommend listing a One-time class as your first. Once you’ve requested your class listing, it can take about 3 days for our team to approve it or provide feedback. You’ll need to have one class published before submitting additional classes for review.
Learn more about Standards for class listings and Sample class listings for new teachers.
On the right side of your dashboard, you’ll see additional ways to learn more and gain support as a new Outschool educator. The Professional Learning Center provides thorough learning opportunities on topics like Teaching Online, Designing Curriculum, and Building Your Business. The Educator Library offers tools and tips for online teaching.