Searching for the right teaching position in Central Florida 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 just graduating from college, TFA is a unique opportunity to impact students’ lives and serve the communities of Orlando and Tampa Bay.

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 like the University of Central Florida, Orange County Public Schools, nonprofit organizations, and businesses around Orlando, 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 over 1,500 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

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 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.

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Applications to teach in Central Florida will open in August 2024. In the meantime, take our quiz to discover your dream career.

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Teaching in Central Florida

As a corps member, you must 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

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 Orlando and Tampa Bay range from $46,501 to $52,501 but vary depending on the grade and subject level you teach.

Benefits

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. Read more about salary and benefits.

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 Central Florida partners with the University of Central Florida and Johns Hopkins University (online) to offer our corps members a master’s degree in education. Corps members typically use their AmeriCorps Education Awards and partial tuition reimbursement benefits from their district to finance tuition. Learn more about certification and training in Central Florida.

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 Orlando support staff. Learn more about life after the corps.

Our Placement Process

TFA places corps members in more than 40 regions throughout the U.S. During the application process, you can select up to three regions. Then, after interview week concludes, you'll have an opportunity to change your regional selections if you wish. Read more about our placement process.

Make an Impact in Central Florida

Orange County Public Schools in Orlando is the ninth-largest school district in the country. It has recently been recognized for its progress toward expanding educational opportunities for students in their schools. Yet, much work remains. Nearly 60 percent of the district's eighth graders live in poverty and are not considered proficient in reading. 

Since 2015, Teach For America corps members and alumni have worked to improve student outcomes. You can join the more than 60 corps members and alumni in the region who are impacting students as classroom leaders in more than a dozen schools.