FAQs

TLM is here to support families who need an educator to help before, during or after school hours. We provide the platform to find educators that meet your child's needs in your location at a time that works for you either in-person or virtually. Our educators come from a variety of backgrounds and possess numerous skills to help students of all ages.

TLM puts the power in the hands of the parent and the educator to find each other based on various profile criteria. Once you find educators that meet your needs, you can message safely right on the platform. TLM takes the guesswork out of searching online and asking friends for recommendations. TLM also offers the ability to search for educators outside of your geographic area, which is especially helpful for those considering virtual learning.

TLM connects parents to educators, not babysitters. All of the educators have to currently be enrolled in a teaching program or be in school studying education in order to qualify for the website. Our educators provide their certifications and security clearances so you can feel assured that they are, in fact, qualified to teach your children.

Signing up is easy. Click here if you're a parent. Click here if you're an educator.

No worries! The platform is currently FREE so you can search and contact any educators at any time. We know sometimes children need different services over time and that your family's needs may change. TLM is always here for you!

You will pay the educator directly through whatever medium you both decide works best. You'll want to discuss pricing and the form of payment before hiring your educator.

You must be enrolled in a teaching program or currently be in school. If you are retired or were recently displaced, we'll need to verify your most recent job.

Absolutely! That's something You'll want to discuss directly with your educator matches.

Yes, we are so pleased to partner with (INSERT ORG NAME). Please fill out the form here to be contacted to please contact giveback@thelearningmatch.com and we will do our best to find your family local educational support. We are all in this together!

We are always thankful for families who are interested in helping other families in need of valuable educational services for their families. For more information, please contact us at giveback@thelearningmatch.com.

Your username is your email address that you used to sign up for The Learning Match.

TLM is here to support teachers who want to supplement or replace their incomes by helping families in need of educational services, either part-time or full-time. You can message with families that fit your experience and skill set, set your own pricing and method of payment, and match with families around the country for in-person or virtual teaching opportunities.

TLM puts the power in the hands of the parent and the educator to find each other based on various profile criteria. You can message safely right on the platform. TLM takes the guesswork out of searching online for job opportunities. TLM also offers the ability to search for families outside of your geographic area, which is especially helpful for those considering virtual learning.

TLM connects parents to educators, not babysitters. We know you are NOT a babysitter. All of the educators have to currently be enrolled in a teaching program or be in school studying education in order to qualify for the website. Our educators provide their certifications and security clearances so you can feel assured that they are, in fact, qualified to teach your child.

Signing up is easy. Click here if you're an educator. Click here if you're a parent.

No worries! The platform is always FREE to educators, so you can search and contact any families that match your profile at any time. We know sometimes children need different services over time and your availability may change too. TLM is always here for you!

The family will pay you directly through whatever medium you both decide works best. You'll want to discuss pricing and the form of payment before accepting a position.

You must be enrolled in a teaching program or currently be in school. If you are retired or were recently displaced, we'll need to verify your most recent job. You'll find the most matches if you add your certifications and other background information on your profile.

Absolutely! That's something You'll want to discuss directly with your family matches.

We would love our educators to consider donating their time to families in great need of educational services, either in-person or virtually. Please send an email to giveback@thelearningmatch.com if you're interested in contributing your valuable time.

Your username is your email address that you used to sign up for The Learning Match.