Apply for Teach for America and make an impact on your career and in communities around the country.
Change starts with you. Teach For America is a collective force of educators, advocates, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and community members working toward a more equitable future and opportunity for all. We are committed to profound systemic change, because we know equity begins with education.
LAUNCH A CAREER OF IMPACT
As an alum, you will lead alongside and together with people who are shaping the future of our country—career educators, civil rights attorneys, ed tech entrepreneurs, socially conscious CEOs. Whether classroom leadership turns to leadership in education, politics, entrepreneurship, law, medicine, or any other eld, TFA will accelerate your leadership trajectory toward systemic change.
To support our leaders long term, TFA offers several leadership initiatives and opportunities:
⊲ Social Innovation Award
⊲ Capitol Hill Fellows
LEARN MORE: http://www.teachforamerica.org/lifelong-leaders
WHERE YOU WILL TEACH
You will have the opportunity to partner with students and families in one of 53 regions across the nation, and can make a profound impact with students across a multitude of subjects from pre-K through grade 12.
After being admitted, you will have the opportunity to research and select your preferred regions. During your research you’ll re ect on the features most important to you in a region, compare regional factors (such as cost of living, master’s degree options, and more), and build a strong list of regions that are a great fit for you.
LEARN MORE: http://www.teachforamerica.org/where-we-work
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
⊲ Peter Jennings Award for Civic Leadership
⊲ Employer and graduate school partnerships
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
As a corps member, you will be employed by a school district and receive the same salary, vacation, and comprehensive health bene ts as other beginning teachers. Additional financial benefits from TFA may be available to help you transition to your new role.
Snapshot of Corps Member Compensation
⊲ Salary
⊲ Health insurance
⊲ Retirement benefits
⊲ Educator discounts
⊲ AmeriCorps benefits, including federal loan forbearance, interest accrual payments, and education awards may be available*
⊲ Need-based funding for relocation and transition
⊲ Access to scholarships and benefits from graduate schools and employers
LEARN MORE: http://www.teachforamerica.org/compensation
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
You will join an extraordinary, diverse community and teach alongside some of the most remarkable and passionate advocates of your generation. As a corps member, you will have access to an unparalleled resource and support network that will help you go beyond traditional expectations to accelerate the academic and personal growth of your students. As you develop your leadership, you will gain context, clarity, and conviction to lead a life of impact from any sector or field you choose.
Each region chooses the scope and length of summer training, induction, and orientation for its corps members. You will learn about the details of your specific training program after you are admitted to the corps.
LEARNMORE: http://www.teachforamerica.org/training-and-support
SHOULD I JOIN TFA?
Research shows that corps members and alumni who significantly expand opportunity for students in the classroom and beyond often possess the below characteristics. Does this sound like you?
⊲ A deep belief in the potential of all kids and a commitment to do whatever it takes to expand opportunity for students, often informed by experience in low-income communities
⊲ Demonstrated leadership ability across a variety of settings
⊲ Strong achievement in academic, professional, extracurricular, and/or volunteer settings
⊲ Perseverance in the face of challenges, ability to adapt to changing environments, and a strong desire to improve and develop
⊲ Long-term commitment to reaching goals in various settings
⊲ Excellent organizational ability, including planning well and managing responsibilities effectively
⊲ Excellent interpersonal skills to motivate others
⊲ Respect for individuals’ diverse experiences and the ability to work effectively with people from a variety of backgrounds
LEARNMORE: http://www.teachforamerica.org/what-we-look-for
HOW TO APPLY
You can apply online to Teach For America by one of five application deadlines. Throughout the rigorous interview process, you will have the opportunity to learn more about TFA’s unique impact and to network with fellow applicants, TFA staff members, and alumni. Applications are non-binding.
Prerequisites:
⊲ Bachelor’s degree by June 2018 with a 2.5 minimum undergraduate GPA**
⊲ U.S. citizenship, national/permanent resident status, or recipient of DACA
We partner with communities and school districts across the country to determine how many corps members are needed nationally each year. Because these figures change every year, you must apply on or before January 26 to be eligible for all 53 partner regions. If you apply at the nal deadline, we cannot guarantee the availability of all regions.
For more information on regional assignment and regional availability, please visit our FAQ at http://www.teachforamerica.org.
For more information on applying early to our 2019 corps, visit http://www.teachforamerica.org/early-admissions-deadline.
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