(Junior Application) Creative Doer: Teacher K-12 – All majors welcome
Illuminate every learner 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. Be a hand-raiser. Be ambitious. Be joyful. Ignite a love for learning and illuminate the path for every learner with Teach For America.
Start Date: Late Spring 2025
Apply at: https://www.teachforamerica.org/eligibility
Juniors may apply by April 19th to be considered for early admittance to Teach For America and all regional placements.
Program Benefits:
- Up to $62,000 per year + benefits (e.g., medical, dental, vision, flexible spending, life insurance, retirement plans etc.)
- $5,000 minimum transitional funding to all incoming teachers (up to $10,000)
- 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 (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
Additional Information
Teach For America places teachers in 38 dynamic regions across the United States, and applicants can choose their preferred location(s). Embrace the opportunity to make a tangible difference. Explore our regions and find your fit here: https://www.explore.teachforamerica.org/
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.
Who We Are:
Connect with a community of people who share your values and interests as you work together to change students’ lives. Teach For America is a national network of diverse leaders working in partnership with local communities across the country to expand educational opportunities for children. For over 30 years, Teach For America has recruited outstanding leaders to become TFA corps members who commit to teaching for two years in a low-income community. Today, Teach For America is a force of nearly 66,000 alumni and corps members 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 spark a brighter future as with Teach For America.