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Thank you for volunteering to teach at GRACE Homeschoolers!

1) Please read carefully through the Policies document, paying careful attention to the teaching, volunteering, and discipline sections.

2) Please note you are NOT an employee of GRACE. Parents will pay your class fee to you directly at Open House (or via electronic method like paypal).

3) Fees should be set to help offset material and instructional costs and set at a reasonable and affordable rate for families.

4) Fall and Spring Semester are 10 weeks long. Christmas mini session is 3 weeks long.. Most classes are one semester, but you may offer a year round class if you would like. Please note that in the description. Otherwise, the class will be listed for one semester.

4) You will need to turn in a lesson plan to be used as a substitute plan in case of absence at our Open House. This lesson plan is to be used in case of an EMERGENCY/LAST MINUTE ABSENCE! For any planned absences, please make a lesson plan separately with your teacher assistants.

5) Please check you emails REGUARLY and have an open line of communication. 
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Lead Teacher Name
2. *

Email
3. *

Phone Number
4. *

Member Status
I am a member of GRACE and have signed the Statement of Faith. I am not a member of GRACE and am applying as a Long Term Guest Teacher.
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Long Term Guest Teacher Response Only

If a member, please skip to next question.

How did you hear of our group?
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Class Title
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Semester

Which semester do you wish to offer this class? (if this is a multi semester class, click all that apply).

 (1 required)
Fall Semester (10 days) Christmas Mini Session (3 days)
Spring Semester (10 days)
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For Two Semester (full year class)- If your class is one semester, please skip to next question. 

If this is a two semester class, will you allow students to enroll in the second semester who were not in the class the first semester (if class sizes allow)?

 
yes no
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Class Hour

 Which class hour would you like for your class? If you are open to various hours, check all that apply. If you need two class hours for your class, check them both, and write in the description that it is a two hour class.

 (1 required)
9-10 am 10-11 am
11 am-12 pm
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Grade Levels

Check all that apply

 (1 required)
K-2nd 3rd-5th
6th-8th 9th-12th
Other Combination of Grades (please list in description)
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Class Description

Please provide a detailed class description. This will appear on the class registration page. Include any text books or curriculum you may use. Also include any supplies you will require students to bring from home. 
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Fees: Please provide answers for A and B

A) What fee will you be collecting for the class? If this is a multi semester class, please list the cost for each additional semester. For example: Fall: $20, Spring: $10

B) How will you accept payment for this class (ie cash, check, electronic forms)? If allowing electronic payments, PLEASE LIST YOUR PAYMENT ADDRESS INFO IF USING ELECTRONIC FORMS (EXAMPLE: Venmo address @johndoe-1), even if you have listed them in the past.

 
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Additional Purchases: Will there be any additional fees (text book purchases, required kit purchases, etc.) the parent will need to make separate from your class fee? If so list below.
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Minimum Students 

Minimum Students Needed for the Class. Please choose one option.

Other student minimum numbers will be considered for approval by the Admin Board. Please select 'other' and list the number in the Special Requirements Section and a note as to why you need a different amount.  
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Maximum Students 

Maximum Number of Students Allowed in the Class. Please choose one option.

Other student maximum numbers will be considered for approval by the Admin Board. Please select 'other' and list the number in the Special Requirements Section and a note as to why you need a different amount.  
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Special Requirements

 Any special requirements for this class? Will you need a tv, sink, white board, tables, etc.? Please let us know what type of classroom would fit your needs best. Do you need a different min/max students?
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Teacher Bio:

Please provide a short bio to introduce yourself to the families who are interested in taking your class. If you have previously submitted a bio you do not need to do so again unless you want to update any info (type "already submitted" if not updating info).

Bio:
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Teacher Photo

Please upload a photo for your Instructor Bio page if you would like one displayed (optional, but it does look nice on the instructor page to have a picture by your name).

Allowed extensions: csv, doc, docx, dot, gif, heic, heif, htm, html, jpeg, jpg, m4a, mov, mp3, mp4, pdf, png, pps, ppt, pptx, pub, rtf, svg, txt, xls, xlsx, yyz, zip

 

Thank you for apply to teach! The Administrative Board will review your request to lead this class. We will be in contact with you soon to discuss your lesson plans and any other information we may need. 

Please agree to Our Teacher Contract:

Teacher Contract

I understand my role as a teacher plays an important role in co-op. I am responsible for educating and guiding the children of our community. I am submitting my class information to the Administrative Board for approval. If my class is approved, I will serve as a GRACE Homeschool teacher. As a GRACE Homeschoolers teacher, I agree to:

  1. Prepare hands on, interactive, developmentally appropriate, and well-planned lessons,
  2. Provide quality and engaging instruction,
  3. Maintain at least two deep leadership in the classroom at all times,
  4. Start and end each class on time,
  5. Record attendance,
  6. Communicate effectively with parents and leadership,
  7. Contact leaders immediately if I need to miss a class,
  8. Turn in one lesson plan at Open House to be used as an emergency substitute plan, and make a plan with teach aids for planned absences,
  9. Charge a reasonable fee to help offset material costs,
  10. Perform general cleaning tasks and leave classroom tidy,
  11. Be kind and respectful to the students and parents, 
  12. Be respectful of the Policies and Procedures of GRACE, and
  13. If I am a Long Term Guest Teacher I will work with my assigned Co-op Member Teacher to co-teach (co-op member will lead classroom discipline and provide back up support). I understand approval of my class and status as Long-Term Guest Teacher can be revoked due to the results of a background check. I also agree to the potenial of being interviewed by the Admin Board if seen fit.
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I have read through the Teacher Contract and the GRACE policies and agree to all requirements of teaching. 
By typing my name below, I understand and agree that this form of electronic signature has the same legal force and effect as a manual signature.
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