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
