How to add co-teacher in Google Classroom

Problem

You are unable to add a substitute teacher in Google Classroom.

Environment

  • Google Classroom
  • Managing Classes

Solution

  1. Go to Google Classroom.
  2. Click the class > People.
  3. Click Invite teachers. You can invite individual teachers or a group.
  4. Enter the email address of the teacher or group.
  5. As you enter text, Classroom shows matching addresses that you can choose from.
  6. From the list, click a teacher or group.
  7. (Optional) To invite more teachers or groups, repeat steps 4–5.
  8. Click Invite.

Accept an invitation to co-teach a class

Invited teachers get an email asking them to co-teach your class. To join the class, the invited teacher must click a link in the email, or sign in to Classroom and click Accept on the class card.

Note: A common issue is teachers not clicking the link and accepting the class.

Cause

Unable to add a teacher/co-teacher to a class.