Welcome! We are excited that you want to teach on Outschool! Please take the time to create a quality application. We’ve put together some tips to help you put your best foot forward in the teacher application. Note that this article covers the application process for individual teachers; see this article for information on applying as an Outschool organization.
Review Process:
Our team reviews all teacher applications that are submitted. We are looking for teachers who:
Have experience working with young learners or are excited to learn
Are experts in their field and have knowledge and passion to share
Bring creative and original class ideas
Have excellent written communication skills
Are ready to provide stellar customer service to Outschool families
Are full-time residents of the 50 United States, Mexico, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Korea, and the United Kingdom
Once your application has been received, you can expect to hear back from us within a few days. Please note that applications must be written in English. If your application has been approved, you will be invited to complete a background check and teacher identity verification. If your application is declined, you are able to reapply at any time. We allow up to 3 submissions.
The foregoing does not pertain to teachers who were removed from the Outschool platform for violating our Terms of Service and or Community Standards. Teachers who have been removed, are not eligible to reapply to the platform at this time.
General Tips:
Our team receives many applications from prospective teachers. Remember to put your best foot forward and make your application stand out!
Here are some best practices:
Provide detailed information: Our team uses this application to get to know you and decide if you will be a good fit for the platform. Take the time to share detailed and relevant information about your experience, expertise, and class ideas. The information you provide here should be in line with the classes you plan to teach on Outschool. Remember: we may not be familiar with all of the organizations, institutions, and degrees out there; the more information that you can provide, the easier it will be for our team to see your potential!
Get creative: help your application stand out with creative and original class ideas. Consider how you will market your ideas to families, and to us! Most importantly: all of the content and ideas on the application should be your own.
Create a high-quality profile video: Showcase your expertise, educational background, and teaching style by creating a 60 - 90-second video that introduces yourself and the topics you plan to teach on Outschool. Create a professional, high-quality video using your computer or smartphone. Make sure your camera is stationary and you are in a professional environment without background noise. Your video will be publicly displayed on your profile, so make sure you are the only person featured.
Individual teachers only: If your intention is to apply as an organization, there is a separate application for that. When completing the teacher application, please be clear in your intention to be a solo teacher by avoiding “we” when describing your capabilities and experience. Additionally, be sure to only include personal information in your application and avoid including another educator or adult in your welcome or sample class video.