The Dallas-Fort Worth metro area offers something for everyone—the two cities have thriving downtowns, an abundance of culture, and all the perks of big cities. Drive out to the suburbs, though, and you can enjoy a more small-town vibe. With sunny weather most of the year, you can be out and about taking advantage of what the area has to offer. Below are some more considerations to help you determine if the Dallas-Fort Worth region is a good fit for you.
Eligibility Requirements
- A minimum 2.75 undergraduate GPA
- Proof of U.S. citizenship, national/permanent resident status, or deferred action for childhood arrivals (DACA)
What Will I Teach in DFW?
While we consider teaching any subject to be a high-needs role, we must consider our districts’ and students’ needs for the teacher vacancies that we are asked to fill. Corps Members in DFW teach in the following areas:
- Early childhood - sixth grade (EC-6): English language arts and reading (ELAR), math, science, social studies
- Most schools hire ELAR, math, or science teachers, with some elementary schools hiring “self-contained” teachers who teach one class covering all subjects.
- Bilingual EC-6: Elementary bilingual teacher
- Must be proficient in reading, writing, speaking, and listening in Spanish
- Core subjects 4-8, ELAR/social studies 4-8, or math/science 4-8: 4th to 8th grade teacher
- Mostly hired in middle school placements to teach ELAR, math, or science
- ELAR, math, or science 7-12: 7th - 12th grade teacher
- May be hired in middle school or high school placements based on district needs
- You must have at least 24 credit hours on your college transcript for the subject or complete a qualifying Pre-Admission Content Test (PACT) in order to qualify
Our current highest needs areas are in Bilingual EC-6, math 7-12, and science 7-12. If you are interested in pursuing one of these areas and would like more information, please fill out the contact form here.