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Job description
Bring your values to work with Teach For America, a two-year training and certification program aimed at fostering the growth of passionate, equity-driven leaders in our education system. Our full-time teaching opportunities in low-income communities across the United States tap into your passion for social justice, community building, and lifelong learning. As part of our corps, you’ll cultivate close-knit relationships and meaningful connections, partnering with parents, fellow educators, and local communities to uplift students within the classroom. Beyond the classroom, you’ll join a network of pioneering leaders striving to reshape and re-envision the trajectory of our education system. Opportunities span Pre-K to 12th grade and encompass a variety of core subjects: Science, Math, Computer Science, STEM, Humanities, English Language Arts, Reading, Special Education, Spanish/Bilingual Education, English as a Second Language, History, and Social Studies. Please note, we do not offer remote or work-from-home teaching positions.
Teach For America places teachers in over 40 dynamic regions across the United States, and applicants can choose their preferred location(s). Embrace the opportunity to make a tangible difference. Explore the places we work and find your fit here: https://www.explore.teachforamerica.org/
Be ambitious. Be joyful. Ignite a love for learning and create a more equitable future for every learner with Teach For America.
Start Date: Late Spring 2025
Apply at: https://www.teachforamerica.org/join-us
Program Benefits:
- Up to $68,000 per year + benefits (e.g., medical, dental, vision, flexible spending, life insurance, retirement plans etc.)
- Baseline Regional Stipends available to all incoming corps members and vary in amount based on region
- An additional Pell/EAD Stipend is automatically added for all Pell Grant recipients and EAD holders, regardless of region
- Segal Education Award
- Pathway to teaching certification
- Master’s degree options
- Intensive teaching and leadership training and classroom preparation
- Camaraderie and lifelong connections with people who share your values
- Access to a network of 66,000+ TFA alumni leaders across multiple fields and sectors
Minimum Requirements:
- 2.5 cumulative GPA or higher
- Bachelor’s degree (in any field of study)
- Must be a citizen, national, or legal resident of the United States, EAD holder or have DACA status
- Applicants do not need a background in education, or teaching certification – all experience levels and backgrounds are welcome to apply
Who We Are:
For over 30 years, Teach For America has offered promising leaders a springboard for a purpose-driven career dedicated to creating a more equitable future alongside young people and their communities. We recruit outstanding leaders who commit to teaching for two years in a low-income community. Today, Teach For America is a force of 70,000+ alumni, corps members, and Ignite mentors committed to reimagining education and realizing the day when every child has an equal opportunity to learn, grow, influence, and lead. For more information, visit www.teachforamerica.org and follow us on social @teachforamerica. Apply today and make a meaningful difference for future generations with Teach For America.
