Are you looking to be a leader in the classroom? Learn more about teaching jobs in Indianapolis, a city in the midst of an exciting revitalization.
Searching for the right teaching position in Indianapolis for the school year?
Teach For America (TFA) could be a great option for you. Whether you’ve taught for several years, are making a career change into education, or are graduating from college, TFA is a unique opportunity to make an impact in students’ lives and serve the Indianapolis community.
Teach For America’s Approach
TFA recruits outstanding leaders from all backgrounds and career sectors to become TFA “corps members,” who commit to teaching for two years. During this time, corps members 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 Marian University, nonprofit organizations, and businesses around Indianapolis, corps members receive initial training, ongoing professional development, and access to an unparalleled resource and support network.
TFA has 6,200 corps members in 50 regions, reaching more than 400,000 students in 2,500 schools.
While specific regional placement is not guaranteed, 80 percent of TFA's applicants are assigned to their most preferred location. We know that your personal location preferences are important. 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 U.S. citizenship, national/legal resident status, or be a DACA recipient. You are not required to have a background in education.
In addition to these eligibility requirements, we seek people 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 Indianapolis, and apply to teach as part of the Teach For America corps today.
The Children's Museum of Indianapolis is a nearly 500,000 square foot experience designed to educate and inspire both children and adults. It is the largest children's museum in the world, with more than 130,000 artifacts across numerous exhibits and events. Pictured is a magnificent Dale Chihuly blown glass sculpture, a central feature of the museum.
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Brown County State Park is a perfect getaway from the city, only an hour south of Indianapolis. Its breathtaking views, especially during the fall, include hiking and biking trails as well as two lakes against a backdrop of tree-lined hills.
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Community members and visitors alike gather each year for the Indy 500, the largest single-day sporting event in the world. It brings together more than 300,000 attendees to cheer on new and renowned automobile racers and participate in various related festivals and events.
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Working in Indianapolis
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. Get more information on earning your teaching license and getting hired at a school.
Salary and Benefits
You’ll 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 for new teachers in Indianapolis start at $35,000, but vary depending on the grade and subject level you teach. 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
Teach For America Indianapolis partners with Marian University to offer our corps members a master’s degree in the field of education. To finance tuition, corps members typically use their AmeriCorps Education Awards and partial tuition reimbursement benefits from their district. Get more details on certification and training for teachers in Indianapolis.
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 other 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 Indianapolis support staff. Learn more about life after the corps.
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Our Placement Process
TFA corps members teach in 50 regions. After applying and interviewing for TFA, you’ll have the opportunity to rank the regions where you prefer to teach.
Our placement process is designed to assign you to the region(s) you’re most interested in as best as possible, since we know that landing in a region that matches your priorities is important. A majority of applicants are placed in one of their top regional choices.
After applying, you must select and rank 10 TFA regions where you want to teach, one of which must be a region we’ve designated as “high priority.” Read more about our placement process.
Make an Impact in Indianapolis
In 2008, Teach For America launched in Indianapolis with just 45 leaders. The regions 500+ alumni have gone on to be school leaders and work in fields that help shape education in Indianapolis.
As a TFA Indianapolis teacher, you'll work to meaningfully expand opportunities for students. You’ll use your background and leadership skills to drive students to academic success and transform lives.
Watch our Indianapolis video to learn about the specific impact TFA corps members are having in the city, 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.