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  • Volunteer Teacher Application

    Please read carefully throughout this application to ensure proper submission. We suggest completing this form on a computer and not on a mobile phone.

  • Volunteer Information

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  • Parent/Guardian Information

  • Teaching Formats

  • At TeachForth, volunteers can work with students in two ways: Community Classrooms, where students meet at a set time and place, and Personal Learning Pairs, where each volunteer coordinates directly with an individual student from home.

     

    Group Type Description
    Community Classroom
    Example: The Goldeneye Foundation

     

    Students gather at a shared location and set time. Volunteer teachers sign up for specific days and times, and when the students arrive, the assigned student joins the volunteer’s virtual classroom.
    Personal Learning Pair
    Example: Hudson Scholars

     

     

    Each student is matched with a dedicated volunteer. The volunteer coordinates lesson times directly with the student and their parents via email, handling all scheduling and communication.
     
     

  • TeachForth Code of Conduct

  • Applies to all volunteers. If you are under 18, you must also follow your school’s rules and your parent/guardian’s guidance.

    1) Safety & Professionalism
    Treat every student with respect, patience, and inclusivity.
    Use only approved tools: TeachForth email, Google Meet links provided by TeachForth, and official shared docs.
    Never meet in private chats or on personal accounts. No DMs on social media, gaming platforms, or personal messenger apps with students.
    Keep all communication and content school-appropriate.


    2) Boundaries
    No sharing personal contact info beyond what TeachForth allows. Use your TeachForth email for all student communication.
    Do not ask for or share students’ personal details beyond what’s needed for scheduling and learning.
    Do not accept gifts or send gifts. Do not borrow or lend money or items.


    3) Sessions & Scheduling
    Be on time, prepared, and focused on the lesson.
    For Personal Learning Pairs, copy a parent/guardian on scheduling emails.
    Always complete your reporting using our TeachForth portal.
    If you must cancel, give as much notice as possible and propose a new time.


    4) Conduct During Lessons
    Stay in visible, shared virtual spaces (camera on when possible; use real name).
    No recording sessions unless TeachForth has obtained written consent from all parties.
    Keep backgrounds and on-screen materials appropriate and free of distractions.


    5) Inclusivity & Respect
    Create a welcoming environment for every learner regardless of background, identity, or ability.
    Use encouraging language; avoid sarcasm or jokes that could embarrass a student.
    Adapt your teaching: check for understanding, break problems down, and celebrate progress.


    6) Digital Citizenship & Academic Integrity
    Teach students to write their own code. Tools like AI assistants can be used for learning when you explain how and why, but not to replace understanding.
    Cite sources when sharing materials. Do not share paid or copyrighted content without permission.


    7) Reporting & Support
    If something feels off, report it promptly to TeachForth staff (technical issue, absence pattern, safety concern, inappropriate behavior).
    If a student discloses harm or risk, do not promise secrecy. Tell them you need to get help and contact TeachForth staff immediately.


    8) Consequences
    Violations may result in coaching, temporary pause, reassignment, or removal from the program. Serious violations may be escalated to parents/guardians and, when required, authorities.

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