Make an impact on students and schools by seeking a teaching job in Charlotte and the Piedmont Triad (Greensboro, Winston-Salem, and the High Point).
Are you searching for a teaching position in Charlotte or the Piedmont Triad for the school year?
Teach For America (TFA) could be a great option for you. Whether you’ve taught for several years, you’re making a career change into education, or if you’re just graduating from college, TFA is a unique opportunity to make an impact in students’ lives and serve the Charlotte-Piedmont Triad community.
Teach For America’s Approach
TFA recruits outstanding leaders from all backgrounds and career sectors to become TFA “corps members.” Corps members commit to teaching for two years, where they are full, salaried employees of local public schools and confront both the challenges and joys of expanding opportunities for kids. Many choose to continue teaching after their two-year TFA commitment ends.
Corps members develop into strong classroom leaders who go beyond traditional expectations to advance students’ academic and personal growth, while helping to strengthen schools. They work in the districts and schools most impacted by educational inequity.
In partnership with local universities such as University of North Carolina - Charlotte, North Carolina A&T State University, and University of North Carolina - Greensboro, nonprofit organizations, and businesses around Charlotte-Piedmont Triad, corps members receive initial training, ongoing professional development, and access to an unparalleled resource and support network.
TFA has more than 3,000 corps members, reaching nearly 250,000 students in more than 1,500 schools.
You'll be placed in your preferred region so long as there's space and you meet the local requirements. Read more below about our placement process.
Corps Member Eligibility
In order to be considered for a position with TFA, you must have a bachelor’s degree with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50 and either have U.S. citizenship, national/legal resident status, or be a DACA recipient or EAD holder. You are not required to have a background in education.
In addition to these eligibility requirements, we seek people who have a deep belief in the potential of every child, a strong record of achievement, and perseverance in the face of challenges, among other key values and experiences. Read more about the characteristics of strong corps members.
Redefine Your Career
Learn more about teaching in Charlotte and the Piedmont Triad, and apply to teach as part of the Teach For America corps today.
Working in Charlotte-Piedmont Triad
As a corps member, you will be required to complete steps to become highly qualified in the subject(s) you’ll teach and work toward full teaching certification during your two-year commitment. Learn more about earning your teaching license and getting hired at a school.
Salary and Benefits
As a corps member in the Charlotte-Piedmont Triad region, you will receive a salary and benefits from the school district, charter school, or pre-K center where you work.
You’ll be paid the same as other beginning teachers working for the same employer. Salaries start at between $40,000 and $42,000 for teachers in Charlotte-Piedmont Triad. As a full-time TFA teacher, you are entitled to medical benefits through your school or district. Plans and costs vary, depending on where you teach.
You may also be eligible for additional financial incentives exclusively available to TFA corps members. Learn more about financial aid, including transitional funding packages.
Master’s Degree Option
Corps members in Charlotte-Piedmont Triad can opt to pursue a graduate degree through one of these local universities:
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University of North Carolina - Charlotte (UNCC)
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North Carolina A&T State University
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University of North Carolina - Greensboro
To finance tuition, corps members typically use their AmeriCorps Education Awards and partial tuition reimbursement benefits from their district. Learn more about certification and training Charlotte-Piedmont Triad.
After Two Years
After your two-year commitment with TFA, you may choose to stay in the classroom for additional years of teaching. Some TFA alumni go on to work in school leadership, and many others go on to impact educational equity from another sector.
We are dedicated to making sure you have the resources and support you need to lead and continue to work towards change, with a dedicated TFA Charlotte-Piedmont Triad support staff. Learn more about life after the corps.
Teach For America’s Placement Process
TFA places corps members in more than 40 regions throughout the U.S. During the application process, you'll have the opportunity to select up to three regions. Then, after interview week concludes, you'll be invited to change your regional selections, if you desire. Read more about our placement process.
Make an Impact in Charlotte-Piedmont Triad
Teach For America has been a presence in this region since 2004—first in Charlotte, and then in 2014, in the Piedmont Triad. Today, our corps members work alongside more than 600 alumni across the Charlotte-Piedmont Triad communities creating opportunities for students.
As a corps member in the Charlotte-Piedmont Triad, you’ll have the opportunity to explore and teach across two school districts—Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and Guilford County Schools—in addition to charter school partners. You’ll be part of a passionate community dedicated to improving educational outcomes for students. You’ll use your background and leadership skills to drive students to academic success and transform lives.
Find out more about what it’s like to be a part of this movement in Charlotte-Piedmont Triad, and start your application to join the work today.
Apply Today
Make an impact on students. Apply to be a corps member with Teach For America today.