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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Any other questions can be directed to RTStaffing@teachforamerica.org.
Team Teach For America
We are excited to announce that Teach For America has been named an official Charity Partner for the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon.
The application to join the team is now closed. Good luck to all our runners!
If you would like to donate to Team TFA’s Marathon Team, click here.
Team Teach For America
We are excited to announce that Teach For America has been named an official Charity Partner for the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon.
2026 TCS New York City Marathon Details
The 2026 TCS New York City Marathon will take place on Sunday, November 1st, 2026. The course is 26.2 miles long and the course takes runners through the five boroughs of NYC. To learn more about the course and what to expect the day of the race, visit the NYRR Marathon website here.
Teach For America Team Members will receive the following benefits:
- Guaranteed entry to the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon on November 1, 2026
- A personal fundraising page created by TFA staff for your supporters to donate directly to your goal, and staff support in the fundraising process
- Invitations to local events to foster community and deepen your connection with our students and the work TFA is doing in NYC
Fundraising Requirement
Each runner is required to raise a minimum of $3,500 for the organization in honor of Teach For America’s 35th anniversary and pay the registration fee to enter the Marathon ($269.66 for NYRR members, $333.11 for non-members). If this fundraising goal is not met by the day of the Marathon (November 1st, 2026), we will require that runners personally fulfill their remaining balance.
The funds raised through this partnership will support Teach For America’s mission to expand educational opportunities for all students.
Questions?
Please reach out to farihah.shameem@teachforamerica.org with any questions you may have around joining the team or the day of the Marathon.
Corporate Partnerships
We create partnerships that bring unique value to our corporate partners while leveraging their support, resources, and expertise to address needs and create opportunities for our corps members and alumni, their students, and the communities in which they live.
Thank You to Partners Like Ripple!
Thank You to Partners Like Ripple!
Ripple, a tech company creating greater economic opportunity through transformative crypto and blockchain enterprise solutions, knows that teachers need resources to improve academic outcomes, build economic resilience and thrive. Their $10M gift ensures that TFA can expand our Ignite Tutoring Fellows program, drive innovation in our Reinvention Lab, and provide crucial financial assistance to thousands of new corps members during their teacher preparation.
"We’re deeply grateful to Ripple for this transformative support. With Ripple’s partnership, we’re advancing our mission to ensure every child has access to an excellent education and the opportunity to thrive." - Aneesh Sohoni, CEO of Teach For America
Why Companies Choose Teach For America
We craft customized, mutually beneficial partnerships that help every child realize his or her full potential, regardless of zip code.
Locally Rooted, Nationally Connected
We are the most effective way for companies to create deep local impact in education at a national scale.
Scale & Diversity
We are the largest and most diverse provider of teachers to low-income communities.
Driving Systems Change
A rigorous body of research shows the effectiveness of our leaders in the classroom and beyond.
Experience
We have expertise building partnerships that positively impact students and meet companies needs.
We Are Grateful to Partner With:
“It’s been an incredibly rewarding opportunity to work alongside our partners at Teach For America to ensure each participating Care Counts™ school has the tools they need for the best chance at success. Our partnership is so successful because we both have a common goal in mind, all students deserve access to an equitable education.”