What is the difference between a teacher, team teacher and a helper?
Every class has at least one teacher and one helper, but they are two different jobs. A teacher plans and teaches the class, including writing a description, setting fees, buying materials, organizing lessons and activities, and implementing them each week. Two or more team teachers share those responsibilities equally, in any way they wish. They can take turns each week or each month, or one can plan while the other implements. Any method is fine. Teachers and team teachers are guaranteed their class and their children’s slots in co-op at every period since teachers’ children have priority. Additionally, teachers and team teachers get a discount on the family registration fee each semester. A helper assists the teacher during class time and fills in when the teacher is absent. A helper can volunteer for a class or list her preferences, and we will try our best to accommodate her interests. However, we cannot guarantee that a helper will be in the class she specifies, especially if the
