Full-Time Staff Opportunities
Our staff includes both Teach For America alumni and individuals who have joined us from the private sector and other public sector organizations, advanced degree holders and experienced professionals as well as recent graduates.
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What a great opportunity to be in the presence of such amazingly talented people. Every discussion revolves around making sure that our corps members and their students are growing and learning. Everything is about student achievement. The energy at institute that arises from such passionate and dedicated people all working toward the same goal is palpable. 
Sarah Little
South Louisiana Corps ‘98
School Director, 2004 New York Institute
Curriculum Coordinator, 2006 Los Angeles institute
Literacy Specialist, 2008 Phoenix institute
SUMMER INSTITUTE STAFF OPPORTUNITIES
Teach For America institute staff members play a central role in our organization by training our newest corps members while receiving unparalleled leadership and growth opportunities. We seek outstanding corps members and alumni to assume leadership positions at our institutes in Atlanta, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, New York City, Philadelphia, and Phoenix.
- Play a critical role in shaping the future of the corps
- Gain exposure to the latest models of and research on what makes a strong teacher
- Develop experience overseeing adults
- Learn firsthand about strategic planning and effective execution
School directors serve as a summer school site's
instructional and operational leader for five weeks.
The application deadline has passed, but we are currently accepting late applications. All late applicants will be notified 10-14 days after their application has been received.
Corps member advisor coordinators ensure that
corps member advisors have the training and support
that they need to coach corps members towards
key objectives during our summer training institute.
The application deadline has passed, but we are currently accepting late applications. All late applicants will be notified 10-14 days after their application has been received.
Curriculum coordinators ensure that curriculum
specialists have the training and support that they need
to guide corps members to meet key objectives
during our summer training institute.
The application deadline has passed, but we are currently accepting late applications. All late applicants will be notified 10-14 days after their application has been received.
Curriculum specialists deliver high-impact training
sessions to ensure that corps members internalize the
knowledge, skills, and mind-sets necessary to operate as
effective beginning teachers.
Apply by Sunday, January 11, 2009
Literacy specialists ensure that corps members develop
the necessary knowledge base to advance student literacy
in their classrooms.
Apply by Sunday, January 11, 2009
Operations directors lead a team of operations coordinators
to ensure that the institute runs smoothly.
Apply by Sunday, January 11, 2009
Corps member advisors coach and mentor corps members
to develop their skills and maximize their impact on
student achievement.
Apply by Monday, January 19, 2009
Directors of data management coordinate the collection
and interpretation of data that is used to inform
instructional and operational decisions at the summer institutes.
Apply by Monday, January 19, 2009
Operations coordinators are charged with the day-to-day
functioning of the institutes to ensure that corps members
are able to focus on their own professional development
and student achievement.
Apply by Monday, January 19, 2009
School operations managers ensure that the school site
runs smoothly so that corps members can focus on
their students' learning and their own development.
Apply by Monday, January 19, 2009
(part-time)
Resource room specialists play an integral role in preparing
incoming corps members to achieve excellence in the classroom
and thereby further the curriculum goals of the institute.
Apply by Friday, March 13, 2009