Transform Education While Developing Your Leadership Career

Join a powerful network of over 70,000 leaders driving systemic change in education. As a Teach For America corps member, you'll develop essential leadership skills while making an immediate impact in communities that need passionate leaders like you.

Immediate Impact & Professional Growth

• Lead your own classroom in a high-need community
• Develop crucial management and leadership capabilities
• Create measurable change from day one
• Build deep relationships with students and families
• Join an influential network of education innovators
• Receive intensive coaching and professional development

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Financial Support

• Full salary up to $62,000/year
• Complete benefits (health, dental, vision, retirement)
• Regional stipend for all corps members
• Additional $3,000 for Pell Grant recipients/EAD holders
• Need-based grants and zero-interest loans available
• AmeriCorps benefits (loan forbearance, education awards)

Professional Development

• Teacher certification support
• Optional master's degree pathways
• Leadership skill development
• Management training
• Data analysis capabilities
• Stakeholder engagement skills

Career Support

• One-on-one coaching
• Professional mentorship
• Network of 70,000+ alumni leaders
• Exclusive corporate partnership benefits
• Graduate school partnership benefits
• Ongoing career guidance

What Makes You a Strong Candidate

• Bachelor's degree in any field (by June 2025)
• 2.5+ cumulative GPA
• Demonstrated leadership experience
• Strong commitment to educational equity
• Excellence in building relationships
• Ability to work effectively with diverse communities
• Authorization to work in the U.S. (citizen, national, legal resident, EAD holder, or DACA status)

You'll Thrive Here If You

• Seek meaningful work with measurable impact
• Want to develop transferable leadership skills
• Are passionate about educational equity
• Value community-centered change
• Embrace challenges and growth
• Are ready to join a movement for lasting change

Your Journey Begins Here

• Submit online application by March 10, 2025
• Complete virtual interview
• Receive placement offer
• Begin training in May 2025
• Start teaching Fall 2025

Location Requirement

Must currently be able to commute to your nearest placement region Lafayette, MS or be able to relocate to one of our 42 regions nationwide before Fall 2025.

Important Note

This is a leadership development program rooted in educational excellence. We seek candidates committed to systemic change, not just those looking for alternative teacher certification. You'll be part of a broader movement to transform education while developing essential leadership skills.

About Teach For America

For over 30 years, we've been building partnerships with students, families, and educators to create excellent educational opportunities for all. Our corps members and alumni work across sectors to drive lasting change in education and beyond.

Equal Opportunity

TFA values diversity and inclusion. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or any other protected characteristic.

Keywords: Leadership Development, Education, Social Impact, Management Training, Teaching, Community Impact, Career Development, Educational Leadership, Social Justice, Professional Development Program

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $62,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person