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Phoenix
State and community leaders are committed to altering the outlook of Arizona’s most disadvantaged students and have welcomed corps members to greater Phoenix for the past 15 years. During that time, the corps size has ballooned to over 300 teachers and Phoenix alumni have become vehicles of change at the school, local, and state levels. With a robust environment that rewards fresh ideas and perseverance, the time to affect change on Arizona’s neediest kids has truly arrived.
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| Site Since: 1994 |
| Current Corps Size: 322 |
| Average summer temperature: 104 ° Average winter temperature: 71 ° |
| Car: Access to a car is essential |
| Beginning teacher's salary: $30,000-38,000 |
Life
Phoenix continues to be extremely affordable for its corps members, especially when measured against the expenses of living in other large cities. Corps members can elect to comfortably live in historic, central city neighborhoods, leafy suburban streets, or amenity-rich apartment developments. As America’s fifth largest city, Phoenix offers renowned art institutions, a truly vibrant cultural scene, and a lively nightlife. The abundant sunshine lends itself to true outdoor living at its best: there are over 100 city parks, 140 public tennis courts, 29 public swimming pools, eight municipal golf courses, and six mountain parks/preserves containing more than 100 miles of biking and hiking trails.
Corps Culture
Phoenix corps members, buoyed by the support of regional staff, take on tremendous ownership of their students’ achievement. Corps member led planning groups and mentor development programs provide a strong collaborative network where Phoenix corps members faithfully rally around one another in the pursuit of results.
- Phoenix’s unique Educational Leadership Series provides ongoing development for corps members both in the classroom and as educational leaders in their community.
- The annual Southwest Summit is an opportunity for Phoenix corps members to connect with the broader education movement and engage in sessions attended by corps members from Las Vegas Valley, New Mexico, and Colorado.
- Corps members can take part in Excellent School Visits where they have the opportunity to observe the successful practices of high-performing public and private schools.
With nearly 500 Teach For America alumni living and working in Arizona, the vibrant alumni community has become a launch point for corps members deciding to stay in education or explore other fields after their two years.
