Choose where you’ll teach.
Become a teacher in one of more than 40 communities of your choice, ranging from large cities to rural communities.
Learn more (opens in a new tab)The Teach For America Corps Experience
Teach in an underserved community for two years with the full support of the TFA network. You'll lead students, grow into a better leader, and build connections that last long after your time in the corps.
Receive immersive and ongoing classroom training.
Start with a shared summer training experience, then prepare for the classroom with support tailored to your region.
Learn moreWork with like-minded leaders on real solutions.
Meet and collaborate with purpose-driven leaders to better support students and strengthen your community.
Learn more (opens in a new tab)Plan for your future with dedicated mentors.
Receive one-on-one coaching from your regional team and access to our unparalleled network of support.
Learn moreGain accelerated leadership experience.
Send a powerful signal on your resume. TFA alumni are known for their leadership, resilience, and dedication to service.
Learn more (opens in a new tab)Join a 68K-strong alumni network.
Tap into one of the country's largest leadership networks, where 75% of alumni continue working in mission-related fields.
Learn moreWhy join the Teach For America Corps?
- Get the in-classroom insight needed to understand problems and find real solutions.
- Collaborate with schools, parents, and the community where you teach.
- Join an impactful alumni network that continues to drive change beyond TFA.
- Lead a classroom from day one and build skills most people wait years to gain.
- Grow with a dedicated coach and group learning in your placement community.
- Learn to plan strategically, adapt quickly, and lead with empathy.
- Earn a full salary and benefits while making a measurable impact with students.
- Build experience that stands out in education, policy, law, business, tech, and beyond.
- Get lifelong career support, from alumni mentorship to fellowships and grad school partnerships.
As a teacher, the stakes are high. That’s a mindset that’s hard to replicate in other fields, and it uniquely positions anyone who has taught to be a leader in whatever they do.”
Full benefits. Total support.
Full-time teaching salary
Earn $32K - $72K, depending on the region.
Full health benefits
You’ll be eligible for full health benefits offered by your school district or public charter network.
Retirement benefits
Receive retirement benefits offered by the district or public charter network where you work.
Need-based grants and loans
Need-based grants and interest-free loans are available by application to all corps members.
Stipend for summer training living expenses
Receive $3K-$6.5K (amount varies by region), to bridge the gap between summer training and your first paycheck.
Access to grad school scholarships
Apply for fellowships, scholarships, and career accelerators, just for TFA alumni.
What it takes to join the Corps.
To Apply
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited university by your first day of training (typically in June)
- Cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale (required by the districts and schools we partner with)
- U.S. citizen, national, lawful permanent resident, or EAD holder (due to partner school hiring requirements)
To Succeed
- Believe in the potential of all kids
- Take initiative and grow fast
- Value working across lines of difference
- Thrive on feedback, challenge, and meaningful work
- Want to serve and lead alongside communities
- Set ambitious goals and follow through to extraordinary results
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