How Whizara Works
Connect with schools and students and enjoy doing what you love doing!
Whizara-Managed Programs
-
Become a Whizara Educator
-
Access programs managed by Whizara
-
Choose programs that align with your expertise and availability
-
Manage your programs from one intuitive dashboard
Whizara Open Marketplace
-
Access diverse opportunities posted by school administrators
-
Choose opportunities to apply to
-
Connect and contract directly with schools
-
Manage your schedule and payments from one intuitive dashboard
Why Teach with Whizara?



Teach on your Terms!
-
Set your schedule
-
Pick the classes you want to teach
-
Teach students nationwide
-
Receive unlimited support from Whizara
Explore opportunities year-round:
-
School-year classes, summer school, tutoring, afterschool programs
Access diverse opportunities
-
Core subjects, special education, specialty subjects, world languages, AP classes and more

How to Get Started?
One application to become a Whizara Educator and/or participate in Whizara Open Marketplace

1️⃣ Submit your application
2️⃣ Attend a live virtual interview
3️⃣ Sign contract
4️⃣ Choose opportunities
5️⃣ Enjoy teaching
-
Who are the students?Whizara’s programs are offered to students ages 5-18..
-
Where are the students?The students participate in our programs from school classrooms and youth centers across multiple states in the US.
-
How does it work?Educators accept to teach the Whizara-managed classes that align with their qualifications and availability. Additionally, educators may choose to participate in Whizara Marketplace and explore opportunities available directly from Whizara’s partner schools.
-
Are the available opportunities for online or in-person classes?Majority of the opportunities for online classes with some in-person and hybrid opportunities. You may choose to teach from the available programs that work with your availability and preference.
-
I am not a certified teacher. Can I still teach at Whizara?Whizara’s K-12 education programs for core subjects require a valid teaching certification. Specialty/non-core courses may be taught by subject matter experts and do not require a teaching certification.
-
How does the online class work?The students participate in the class from a brick and mortar classroom. Teachers teach remotely via video conferencing into the classroom on a big screen at the front of the classroom. Teachers teach interactive classes where students interact with teachers via microphone and chat. There is an in-class proctor to help manage classroom behavior, logistics and any technology issues.
-
I am based outside the US. Can I apply to teach?You may apply for the remote teaching positions provided you have a US work authorization, a US bank account and US address for payroll and tax purposes. You may be physically based outside the United States and teach the online programs as long as the above requirements are met.
-
Do you offer full-time teaching positions?All our teaching positions are 1099 contractor positions. We require that you are available to teach consistently the classes that you accept to teach.
-
What are the minimum and maximum number of hours that I can teach?There are no minimum or maximum limits to the number of hours you work as a Whizara Educator or as a Whizara Marketplace Educator
-
Are the teaching positions for programs during or after school hours?Whizara’s classes include a mix of classes that happen during and after school hours. Teachers accept to teach the classes that fit their expertise and availability.
-
Are these year-round positions?The Whizara-managed programs or Whizara Marketplace opportunities follow the traditional school year calendar and also include seasonal or summer-only opportunities.
-
Are the teaching positions a W2 position?The teaching positions are part-time 1099 independent contractor positions. You are responsible for paying your taxes.
-
Are the teaching positions offered benefits?All of our teaching positions are as part-time 1099 independent contractors, and they do not include benefits such as insurance, 401k or any benefits.
-
How can I apply?Please visit https://app.whizara.com/k12connections/sign-up and create your Whizara K-12 Connections account to begin your application. You will be asked to submit your education and work experience, teaching preferences and a video introduction including demonstration of your teaching, classroom management and lesson planning skills.
-
How do I find opportunities on Whizara?Once onboarded, you will have access to upcoming classes as and when a need arises that you may accept to teach. You may need to wait until a program matching your subject area, availability and certification opens up. Whizara’s operations team will be available to support you as needed. Additionally, you may choose to participate in Whizara Marketplace and explore opportunities available directly from Whizara’s partner schools.
-
How does payment work?Whizara processes payments biweekly. Payments are computed based on the hours logged in the system and your hourly rate. The hourly rates are agreed upon between you are Whizara as a part of Whizara Educator contract. The hourly rates are agreed upon between you and the school for opportunities posted on Whizara Open Marketplace. Whizara charges a 5% Marketplace fee for all Whizara Open Marketplace payouts.
-
Is there a fee to participate in the Whizara Open Marketplace?There is no fee to join the Whizara Open Marketplace. Whizara charges a 5% Marketplace fee on all Whizara Open Marketplace payouts.
-
How does the onboarding process work?If hired, you will be sent a welcome email with information on completing your profile and training, including training on navigating the Whizara platform.
-
Do you offer any additional resources?Whizara is committed to offering high quality learning to its students and supporting teaching in providing high quality teaching. Aside from the training available as a part of onboarding, Whizara shares useful resources with teachers on an ongoing basis in areas including classroom management, student engagement, tools and technologies, and social emotional learning.
-
Do I have to create lesson plans?Whizara provides access to curriculam for Whizara-managed programs. You are responsible for creating lesson plans for opportunities you accept on Whizara Open Marketplace
-
Am I compensated for grading and developing lesson plans?Grading and lesson plan development related work is compensated as applicable for pre-agreed and pre-approved Whizara-managed programs. Compensation for Whizara Open Marketplace opportunities are agreed upon directly between you and schools