Our Work in Florida
We are Educators. Mentors. Leaders. Community Members. Together, we see the potential in each and every student across the state of Florida—no matter what. We are the Teach For America Florida Regions.
About Florida
Our commitment to educational opportunity for all students is at the heart of everything we do at Teach For America in Florida. We are a dynamic force for change, dedicated to ensuring that every student receives an excellent education.
With a presence in Jacksonville, Miami-Dade, and Central Florida (serving the Tampa Bay area and Orlando), our impact extends across the diverse and vibrant state of Florida. This journey has been marked by our unwavering commitment to transforming the educational landscape and empowering future generations.
Where We Work
Teach For America made its debut in Miami-Dade in 2003, driven by the shared vision of community members who united to demand equal access to quality education for every student. Since then, we have expanded our reach, first to Jacksonville in 2008 and later to the Central Florida regions in 2015.
Jacksonville
Jacksonville
In Jacksonville, where southern charm meets coastal allure, Teach For America is more than a hub for exceptional education leaders. It’s a tight-knit, vibrant network of alumni leaders, corps members, and fellows, grounded in our mission to provide all students with an excellent education and a future filled with possibility.
Miami-Dade
Miami-Dade
Miami–Dade is a warm and vibrant community, thriving with diversity, culture, and possibility. We are a community of innovative educators, alumni leaders, and fellows who are creating opportunities for all students in Miami-Dade.
Central Florida
Central Florida
From the picturesque Gulf Coast to the bustling heart of the Sunshine State, corps members and alumni leaders across Central Florida are shaping a brighter future and fostering positive change for students. Tampa Bay offers opportunities to make an impact through the Corps and the One Florida Alumni Educator Fellowship. Orlando offers opportunities for Teach For America alumni to make an impact through the One Florida Alumni Educator Fellowship.
Teach For America Florida Regions Leadership
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Where We Work in Florida
Jacksonville
In Jacksonville, where southern charm meets coastal allure, Teach For America is more than a hub for exceptional education leaders. It’s a tight-knit, vibrant network of alumni leaders, corps members, and fellows, grounded in our mission to provide all students with an excellent education and a future filled with possibility.
Miami-Dade
Miami–Dade is a warm and vibrant community, thriving with diversity, culture, and possibility. We are a community of innovative educators, alumni leaders, and fellows who are creating opportunities for all students in Miami-Dade.
Central Florida
From the picturesque Gulf Coast to the bustling heart of the Sunshine State, corps members and alumni leaders across Central Florida are shaping a brighter future and fostering positive change for students. Tampa Bay offers opportunities to make an impact through the Corps and the One Florida Alumni Educator Fellowship. Orlando offers opportunities for Teach For America alumni to make an impact through the One Florida Alumni Educator Fellowship.
Recruitment Team Opportunities
If you believe more leaders are needed to drive systemic change in the fight for educational equality, then the Recruitment Team is for you.
The Recruitment Team (RT) seeks promising leaders in the movement to eliminate educational inequity. We inspire thousands of potential corps members on college campuses and in the professional world to apply for and join TFA—fueling our political, social, and economic future.
The RT is composed of people who care about and support each other. Through culturally competent practices, we find inspiration and joy in recruiting leaders to the corps. Members of the RT go on to leadership positions across TFA, and beyond. Joining the team as a Recruitment Manager is a primary launching point.
Become a Recruitment Manager
Recruitment Managers (RMs) grow and strengthen the movement for educational equity by compelling top leaders to join the Teach For America corps. As a Recruitment Manager, you will execute visions and lead strategic plans for campaigns, identify and cultivate diverse top prospects, and inspire a broad network of constituents to build a large, diverse, and talented corps. Some of the role responsibilities can include:
- Set and define a strategy to achieve goals tailored to college or professional markets.
- Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders on campuses, within partner organizations, and/or within the professional community to maximize outreach efforts in recruitment campaigns and promote a stronger organizational brand.
- Work across teams to plan, execute, and improve strategy, using data to identify gaps, patterns, and opportunities within campaigns and develop solutions to achieve outcomes.
- Consistently leverage results from successes and failures that are conclusive, specific, and evidence-based to make pivots for campaigns and to inform broader innovation and strategy.
Hiring Process Overview
Our timeline and process may vary depending on the needs of the Recruitment Team, but applicants can generally expect to participate in the following:
- Application Stage: Candidates will complete an initial application and provide short responses to a few questions (instead of a cover letter)
- First Interview Stage: Candidates moving to this stage will engage in an initial phone interview to share more about their candidacy (~30 minutes, no pre-work)
- Second Interview Stage: Candidates moving to this stage will meet with hiring managers to participate in a role-play scenario and strategy exercise (~60-90 minutes, with approximately 60 minutes of pre-work)
- Final Interview Stage: Candidates invited to this final interview will engage in a 1:1 interview with the hiring manager for the position (~30-60 minutes, no pre-work)
We know engaging in interview processes can be time-consuming and stressful. Our team is committed to ensuring transparency on the timeline and process for all candidates moving to the interview stage. Candidates can reach out to RTStaffing@teachforamerica.org at any time with questions or concerns.
How to Apply
Check out the Teach For America Careers page for current openings on the Recruitment Team and submit your resume below to let us know of your interest.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! Different positions at TFA may require different skill sets. Candidates who apply for multiple positions will go through more than one hiring process. We will try our best to streamline the interview processes, but we want you to be prepared for the time commitment that may be required if you move forward for multiple positions.
You do not! Both positions have the same application and a similar interview process. As you learn more about each role's distinctive responsibilities, you will be able to share your preference for the one that is aligned with your interests. Hiring managers will consider your preferences and your strengths in the interview process to make decisions related to your candidacy.
Please let us know! Email RTStaffing@teachforamerica.org. We want to hear about it from you. We encourage you to be transparent with us at every step in the process, so we can best accommodate your needs when possible.
We’re sorry you’re having trouble! Please email us at RTStaffing@teachforamerica.org so we can help you troubleshoot.
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