Launch Your Career Through Teaching, All Majors Welcome
About the Role
Teach For America offers a full-time, paid, two-year teaching opportunity for college seniors, graduate students, and early-career professionals. As a corps member, you'll teach in an under-resourced public school, build relationships with students and families, and gain hands-on experience working at the intersection of education and broader social issues.
Responsibilities
- Teach two years full-time in an under-resourced public school
- Build genuine relationships with students and families
- Navigate barriers kids face inside and outside the classroom
- Sharpen communication, problem-solving, and collaboration skills through daily classroom leadership
- Work alongside the school community to remove obstacles and open doors for students
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
Qualifications
We seek candidates from all majors and backgrounds with strong leadership potential, a record of follow-through and impact, and a genuine commitment to the students and communities they’ll serve. Ideal candidates take initiative, show up consistently, and grow fast. They value working across lines of difference and thrive on feedback, challenge, and meaningful work.
Benefits
- Employment by a school district with full salary, health insurance, vacation time, and benefits
- Training, coaching, and ongoing support
- Hands-on experience working at the intersection of education and broader social issues
- Transferable skills for leadership in various fields
- Access to a network of 70,000+ TFA alumni leaders
Pay
$43,000-$48,000 per year + benefits (salary varies based on teaching region). Teach For America provides a baseline stipend of $3,000–$6,500 for living expenses during summer training, with additional grants and loans available for eligible candidates.
What You'll Gain
- Pathway to teaching certification
- Master’s degree options
- Intensive teaching and leadership training
- AmeriCorps benefits, including federal loan forbearance and education awards
- Post-corps support through TFA’s Career Center for grad school, fellowships, and next-step roles
Start Date: Late Spring 2027. Apply by Friday, September 11th.