Teaching Jobs in Phoenix
Searching for the right teaching position in Phoenix for the school year?
Teach For America (TFA) could be a great option for you. Whether you’ve taught for several years, made a career change into education, or just graduated from college, TFA is a unique opportunity to impact students’ lives and serve the community in Phoenix.
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 Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College at Arizona State University, nonprofit organizations, and businesses around Phoenix, 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.
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
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.
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Applications to teach in Phoenix will open in August 2024. In the meantime, take our quiz to discover your dream career.
Teaching in Phoenix
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 Phoenix range between $37,000 and $52,000, depending on the subject and grade 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 on salary, benefits, and cost of living in Phoenix.
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 Phoenix partners with Arizona State University’s Mary Lou Fulton Teacher’s College. Corps members receive a discount to Mary Lou Fulton Teacher’s College InMAC program, where they can take online and in-person classes. The total cost for the entire master's degree is $12,000.
Corps members typically use their AmeriCorps Education Award and partial tuition reimbursement benefits from their district to finance tuition. Learn more about certification and training in Phoenix.
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 ensuring you have the resources and support you need to lead and continue to work toward change with a dedicated TFA Phoenix alumni 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 Phoenix
Teach For America has been in Phoenix since the 1990s. We have 1,000 alumni in the area, 84 percent of whom work in roles impacting education or low-income communities. As a corps member, you’ll join a passionate community of leaders dedicated to improving educational opportunities for students in Phoenix and across Arizona.
Unlike many other cities with a unified school system, the Phoenix metro area includes more than 50 individual school districts and several dozen charter schools. Our school district and charter school partners are located in the rapidly growing communities of Glendale and Avondale on the western edge of Phoenix, central city neighborhoods, and Mesa in the East Valley.
As a Teach For America Phoenix teacher, you’ll work in these communities to meaningfully expand opportunities for students. You’ll use your background and leadership skills to drive students to academic success and transform lives.