Compensation and Benefits
As a corps member, you will be a full-time teacher and receive a full salary and comprehensive health benefits from your school district. Additional benefits, such as funding for relocation and help with student loans will ease your transition and allow you to be financially stable as a corps member.
Snapshot of Corps Member Compensation
- Salary ranging from $30,000 to $51,000 »
- Health insurance »
- Retirement benefits »
- AmeriCorps education award of $10,700* »
- Loan forbearance and paid interest for two years »
- $1,000 - $6,000 of no-interest loans or grants for relocation and transition »
- Educator discounts »
- Exclusive scholarships and benefits from grad schools and employers »
*Teach For America is currently a member of AmeriCorps. Given the nature of the AmeriCorps competitive grant process and the dependence on Congressional funding cycles, we cannot guarantee these benefits for corps members serving during the 2012 - 2013 school year until receiving final confirmation in June 2012. Recent changes in national service laws may result in an adjustment to the education award for the 2012-2013 year.
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Our People
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Lauren HarshbargerMiami-Dade Corps 2009“ I am able to enjoy the same after-work and weekend activities as I did when I was in the corporate world.” -
Michael DrawbaughSouth Dakota Corps 2010“As a first generation American, it was important to my family that I find financial stability. ” -
Liz MoodyGreater Philadelphia Corps 2009“I am a teacher - not a student teacher, not a volunteer worker or a tutor - but a teacher. ” -
Manny LamarreMiami-Dade Corps 2009“I enjoy an excellent quality of life on my teacher's salary.” -
Anisa HassanDetroit Corps 2010“My school provides each teacher with healthcare benefits. I also purchased a car and opened a savings account. ”
Teach For America was named one of Fortune magazine's top 100 employers to work for.
Teach For America was named one of America's top 100 Ideal Employers in Universum's 2011 American Student Survey.