Teacher Interest

Want to Become an Online APAA Adjunct Teacher ?



Tennessee teachers are the cornerstone of the AP Access for All (APAA) program. Our adjunct educators are located across the state; ready to offer guidance, motivation, and aid to their designated online learners. Adjunct teachers are supported and trained by the APAA administrative team and a Subject Area Lead Teacher.

Roles and Responsibilities of a Niswonger Online Teacher

Gain insight into the expectations for adjunct teachers by reviewing a few of our established teacher standards.

  • Provide support, encouragement, and assistance to the assigned online learners.
  • Provide feedback to students that will enable them to improve and be successful within the course and on the AP exam.
  • Collaborate with the lead teacher and other teachers in your subject area to improve the course.
  • Hold the proper endorsement and certification that correlates with the online course.
  • Offer a minimum of three hours of virtual office time per week.
  • Answer all email concerns, questions, and inquiries from students within 24 hours.
  • Post grades for all assignments, projects, and papers within 7 days of submission.
  • Make concerted efforts to re-engage students who are not logging in or successfully completing assignments.
  • Due to College Board regulations, active AP Coordinators cannot be an AP teacher due to conflict of interest.

Compensation and Pay

Payment is $2,000 per section plus $50 per student

  • Year long teachers are paid 4 times per year ($500 each payment plus $50/student added to check in May)
  • Spring Teachers are paid 2 times per year ($1,000 each payment plus $50/student added to check in May)
  • Sections do not exceed 20 students.
  • AP teachers are paid as a 1099 contract employee.

APAA Adjunct Teacher Interest Form

If you are interested in applying to be an adjunct for the APAA program, please begin by answering the question below.  

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