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About Us

Teach in the Corps

Inequity of all kinds can be fought from the same place where possibility lives: a classroom. If you care about creating a more just world, why not teach?

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The Basics Is This for You? Benefits of Joining Reasons to Apply Choose Your Location Prepare To Teach Meet Your People How to Apply

The Basics

Our corps members teach full time for at least two years in schools that are underserved due to systemic racism and/or poverty. Corps members are: 

  • Selected by Teach For America
  • Trained and supported by Teach For America
  • Hired by a local school or district
  • Paid the same salary and benefits as other new teachers
  • Certified to teach while in the corps 

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Is This For You?

Our corps members come from all academic majors and career backgrounds. This year, 48% identify as BIPOC, 59% come from low-income backgrounds, 66% joined the corps as recent grads, and 29% joined as career changers. 

So much of their strength comes from their differences, but they all have a few qualities in common.

Hand drawn outline of a heartBelieve deeply in kids and families facing systemic racism and/or poverty

Illustration of a bright light bulbHave a bold vision beyond the status quo and can create meaningful change

Illustration of two people building a big puzzle togetherWork effectively in collaboration with others of diverse perspectives and backgrounds

Illustration of a person reading a bookOperate with curiosity and continuously learn

An Ignite teacher teaching a virtual lesson

Why Join

Education is the most powerful lever we have to create a more just world. And it starts with individual kids, classrooms, and communities. 

As a teacher, you’ll have a meaningful impact with kids right away. Over time, you will build relationships that change you, find a community, and gain skills that transfer to leadership in any sector. 

With Teach For America, you’ll earn a living and live your values every day at work. Check out some of the financial and career benefits corps members receive.