2019-20 Volunteer Applications Are Now Open

Apply to volunteer with TEALS for the 2019-20 school year. Don’t delay – take 15 minutes and apply now!

Application Deadline

TEALS slots do fill up fast, so don’t delay. This page outlines the application process to help you better understand the requirements of becoming a TEALS volunteer. Additional specific deadline dates and instructions are below.

Why TEALS?

Computer science is a vital and inevitable driver in today’s global innovation economy, but most US high schools are unable to offer rigorous CS courses on their own. Without CS in high schools, our students are missing out on essential computational skills that will help them succeed in any career they wish to pursue, and professional skills that could lead them to economic security in the future.

TEALS helps high schools build and grow sustainable computer science (CS) programs. We pair volunteer CS professionals across the US with classroom teachers looking to make a lasting impact in their students’ lives. TEALS volunteers help shape students’ futures and career opportunities by providing them with computational knowledge and skills they wouldn’t otherwise have access to.

Why are TEALS volunteers critical?

TEALS volunteers help fill the CS education gap for teachers and students alike. Volunteers provide CS expertise and classroom teachers provide educational expertise. Together, this creates the perfect partnership to teach CS in high schools. Over time, TEALS volunteers help classroom teachers teach CS independently and confidently. Our volunteers create a ripple effect that gives current and future students the opportunity to be innovators and creators of technology. The TEALS program is an ideal setting for CS professionals to use their highly-technical skillset to foster the next generation of inventors and coders.

Click here to hear from educators on how TEALS is working to help schools build and grow their CS programs and prepare the world’s future innovators.

“I hadn’t ever thought about what I wanted to do in the future until this year. We’re just a farming town, no one pursues computer science. When I made the decision to go into computer-related stuff it was because of exposure I’ve had through this class. I know this is something I could do for the rest of my life.” – Brendan Van Diest, TEALS student at Quincy High School, Quincy, WA



Why volunteer with TEALS? Volunteer with TEALS to help change a student’s life and help educate the next generation of developers and computer scientists. Join the effort to educate teachers and students alike and volunteer today!

Volunteer Voices

TEALS doesn’t just impact students, it impacts volunteers. Read the stories of TEALS volunteers from all over the country discussing their experiences working in the classroom, why they give their time and how they’re making a difference.

Haronid (Haro) Moncivais

Remote Volunteer, Sr. Software Engineer, Washington

Haro is part of the community of 300+ TEALS volunteers who have been teaching CS remotely since 2012. She teaches at Quincy High School and shares her story about how these students inspire her. Remote Volunteer, Sr. Software Engineer, WashingtonHaro is part of the community of 300+ TEALS volunteers who have been teaching CS remotely since 2012. She teaches at Quincy High School and shares her story about how these students inspire her. Read More > Navya Prakash

Seattle, Software Development Engineer at Amazon

One of many good things about the software industry is that there are so few developers and so many developing jobs, you have the opportunity to choose a job that’s fulfilling to you. You don’t have to settle but can find something where you feel like you’re making a difference… Seattle, Software Development Engineer at AmazonOne of many good things about the software industry is that there are so few developers and so many developing jobs, you have the opportunity to choose a job that’s fulfilling to you. You don’t have to settle but can find something where you feel like you’re making a difference… Read More > Mariah Breakey

Seattle, Software Development Engineer at Microsoft

I was looking for a way to ensure young people didn’t miss the chance to give computer science a try, like I almost did. A friend told me about TEALS, and I signed up. Volunteering in a TEALS classroom has been more fulfilling than I could have ever imagined. Seattle, Software Development Engineer at MicrosoftI was looking for a way to ensure young people didn’t miss the chance to give computer science a try, like I almost did. A friend told me about TEALS, and I signed up. Volunteering in a TEALS classroom has been more fulfilling than I could have ever imagined. Read More > Minh T. Nguyen

New York University, Senior Software Engineer at Google

One Saturday while I was taking the subway home, I bumped into one of my students from the TEALS AP computer science class that I have been volunteering to teach. For the next several stops, we chatted about the program and her plans after high school… New York University, Senior Software Engineer at GoogleOne Saturday while I was taking the subway home, I bumped into one of my students from the TEALS AP computer science class that I have been volunteering to teach. For the next several stops, we chatted about the program and her plans after high school… Read More > Atul Hatalkar

Phoenix, Principal Engineer at Intel

Back in 1980s, while in the 11th grade, I accidentally came across a book on computer programming. At that time, I knew nothing about computers and didn’t have access to one. So I wrote and “ran” my programs only on paper, with absolutely no way to confirm that my code was correct. Phoenix, Principal Engineer at IntelBack in 1980s, while in the 11th grade, I accidentally came across a book on computer programming. At that time, I knew nothing about computers and didn’t have access to one. So I wrote and “ran” my programs only on paper, with absolutely no way to confirm that my code was correct. Read More > Jim Eiche

New York University, Programmer and Software Consultant at Gig Werks

I’m a programmer and software consultant, not a teacher. So when I first started volunteering with TEALS, I was really scared! I worried I’d get to the front of the classroom and freeze, or not know an answer, or be embarrassed. After a few classes that fear goes away. New York University, Programmer and Software Consultant at Gig WerksI’m a programmer and software consultant, not a teacher. So when I first started volunteering with TEALS, I was really scared! I worried I’d get to the front of the classroom and freeze, or not know an answer, or be embarrassed. After a few classes that fear goes away. Read More > Leonardo Souza

Boston, Senior Software Engineer at Firecracker

I love teaching, and I love education—I always have. I used to teach English when I lived in Brazil, where I grew up, and I have worked as a technical instructor. I’m passionate about kids and education, particularly in computer science. After all, I have seen how much it turned around my life. Boston, Senior Software Engineer at FirecrackerI love teaching, and I love education—I always have. I used to teach English when I lived in Brazil, where I grew up, and I have worked as a technical instructor. I’m passionate about kids and education, particularly in computer science. After all, I have seen how much it turned around my life. Read More > Mark Dancho

Phoenix, Software Engineer at SanDisk

Not long ago, the head of school at BASIS Chandler sent out an email asking parents to volunteer. My kids go there, and I would love to volunteer, but being a lunchroom monitor was just not my thing. When I found out they were starting the TEALS computer science program… Phoenix, Software Engineer at SanDiskNot long ago, the head of school at BASIS Chandler sent out an email asking parents to volunteer. My kids go there, and I would love to volunteer, but being a lunchroom monitor was just not my thing. When I found out they were starting the TEALS computer science program… Read More >

TEALS Partner Schools

Here are the schools that have applied to partner with us for the upcoming 2019-20 school year. The program is growing, new schools are being added regularly, and there are remote teaching opportunities available. So, if you don’t see a school in your area, please still apply!

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